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The estimated 7.6 million people waiting for treatment is the highest number since records began in August 2007
Opposition parties are claiming that the latest hospital waiting list figures from NHS England (see 9.44am) show the government is failing in this area.
For Labour, Rosena Allin-Khan, the shadow mental health minister, said:
One in eight people are now waiting for NHS treatment, more than ever before. Patients are waiting in pain and discomfort for months or even years. Rishi Sunak has no plan to turn this around, he only offers excuses …
The last Labour government delivered the shortest waiting lists and highest patient satisfaction in history. The next Labour government will provide the staff and reform the NHS needs, so it is there for us when we need it once again.
This latest Conservative health secretary is not up to the job and owes the public an apology. He says his main focus has been bringing down the waiting list, but he is failing miserably, leaving millions in pain and discomfort …
This Conservative government should hang their heads in shame. Rishi Sunak needs to bring forward a proper plan to bring down waiting times as a matter of urgency.
