Government's new hospitals review will create uncertainty and concern

QEH

James has criticised the announcement by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves of a review of the New Hospitals Programme. This contrasts the Labour commitment made during their campaign to deliver a new QEH by 2030. 

Currently QEH has over 4000 steel and timber props in 56 areas holding up its roof, making it the most propped up hospital in the country. 

Commenting on the new hospitals programme review, James Wild MP said:

“During the election Labour promised to deliver the new hospitals programme including a new QEH by 2030.

Instead of getting on with it, this new review will only cause further damaging delay and uncertainty for NHS staff and patients.

Ministers simply need to act on the clear advice from an independent expert report on the compelling case for a new hospital to address the RAAC issue.

I will continue to press this new government to stick to the promises they made to our local community.”

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