Starmer: Free at the point of use will remain governing principle of NHS
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Keir Starmer has defended backing the use of the private sector to drive down NHS waiting lists, despite his leadership pledge to “end outsourcing in our NHS”. The Labour leader told Sky News’s Sophy Ridge On Sunday programme: “We’re not talking about privatising the NHS. The NHS has always used elements from the private sector, GPs are an example of that.” Pressed about his pledge, Sir Keir replied: “Outsourcing of some issues and functions I don’t think has been very effective. “Let me be clear, we’re not talking about privatising the NHS, we’re talking about using the private sector effectively.
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