Posted 1/19/2024, 3:33:45 PM
Sunak Laughs Off Woman's Account of Daughter's 7-Hour Wait for NHS Care
- Rishi Sunak awkwardly laughed when challenged by a former NHS worker about the state of the health service and long waits for care
- The woman told Sunak her daughter had spent 7 hours waiting to access medical services
- Sunak stopped to speak with the woman, said he was sorry to hear about the long wait, and claimed most NHS strikes have been resolved
- The woman pleaded with Sunak not to close the A&E department at her local hospital as part of NHS restructuring plans
- Labour leader Keir Starmer said the exchange shows Sunak doesn't understand what people are going through when trying to access NHS care