Wes Streeting comments on the latest waiting list figures

Wes Streeting MP, Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary, commenting on the latest waiting list figures, said:

"It’s deeply concerning to see rising numbers of patients waiting more than 18 months for treatment. Rishi Sunak promised to eliminate the longest waits by last summer, yet more and more patients are having to put their lives on hold for unacceptable lengths of time.

"The last Labour government cut waiting lists from 18 months to 18 weeks. We did it before and we will do it again. The next Labour government will provide 2 million more operations and appointments a year to cut waiting lists, paid for by abolishing the non-dom tax status."

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Source: Consultant-led Referral to Treatment Waiting Times Data 2023-24 (NHS Data)