Keir Starmer promises 40,000 extra NHS appointments per week

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Published on May 24, 2024 - Duration: 00:39s

Keir Starmer promises 40,000 extra NHS appointments per week

Sir Keir Starmer has promised an extra 40,000 NHS appointments per week in a bid to reduce waiting lists.

The Labour party leader pledged to make healthcare a priority if his party gets into power in July.

"That will make a massive difference to the lives of people and not just to their physical health," he added.

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