• Privacy policy
  • T&C’s
  • About Us
    • FAQ
  • Contact us
  • Guest Content
  • TLE
  • News
  • Politics
  • Opinion
    • Elevenses
  • Business
  • Food
  • Travel
  • Property
  • JOBS
  • All
    • All Entertainment
    • Film
    • Sport
    • Tech/Auto
    • Lifestyle
      • Horoscopes
    • Lottery Results
      • Lotto
      • Thunderball
      • Set For Life
      • EuroMillions
No Result
View All Result
The London Economic
SUPPORT THE LONDON ECONOMIC
NEWSLETTER
The London Economic
No Result
View All Result
Home Politics

Boris Johnson biggest threat to Scotland’s NHS in its history: Sturgeon

Scotland’s First Minister will warn that the Prime Minister’s Brexit plan will make it harder to attract NHS staff from Europe.

Joe Mellor by Joe Mellor
2019-11-30 13:17
in Politics
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at the SNP general election manifesto launch at SWG3, Glasgow, during the General Election campaign. PA Photo. Picture date: Wednesday November 27, 2019. See PA story POLITICS Election. Photo credit should read: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at the SNP general election manifesto launch at SWG3, Glasgow, during the General Election campaign. PA Photo. Picture date: Wednesday November 27, 2019. See PA story POLITICS Election. Photo credit should read: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

FacebookTwitterLinkedinEmailWhatsapp

Boris Johnson’s Brexit plan is the biggest threat to Scotland’s NHS in its history, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will warn in a speech in Fife.

Ms Sturgeon will say that the Prime Minister is a “real and present danger” to the health service, and his proposals would make it harder to attract NHS staff from Europe.

She will warn that compared with EU membership, his deal could cut Scotland’s national income by £9 billion by the end of the next decade.

Speaking to party activists in an election address in St Andrews on Saturday, she is expected to say: “A vote for the SNP in this election is a vote to escape Brexit. It is a vote to put Scotland’s future in Scotland’s hands – not Boris Johnson’s.

Boris Johnson
Nicola Sturgeon will say that the NHS will never be safe in Boris Johnson’s hands (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

“Boris Johnson’s extreme Brexit is the biggest threat to Scotland’s NHS since it was founded just over 70 years ago.

“He is a real and present danger to our precious, publicly run health service.

“His Tory Brexit plan will make it harder to attract NHS staff from Europe.

“The economy will slow down, putting increased pressure on NHS budgets.

“Compared with EU membership, his deal could cut Scotland’s national income by £9 billion by the end of the next decade.

RelatedPosts

Tories ‘acting in interests’ of wealthiest as living costs soar – Corbyn

Poll finds just 1% of 18-24 year-olds support Tories

Rutherglen by-election of ‘monumental significance’, says Starmer

Nandy rips Braverman’s multiculturalism claims to shreds on Question Time

“And if Boris Johnson takes Scotland and the UK out of the EU with no trade deal at all next year, which is looking increasingly likely, the cost could be £12.7 billion.”

Ms Sturgeon will say that US drugs firms want “full market access” to the NHS in any Tory-Trump trade deal, raising the prices the health service has to pay.

She will say there has been a “sustained Tory assault” on Scotland’s health service.

The First Minister will warn: “The NHS will never be safe in Boris Johnson’s hands.”

Miles Briggs, Scottish Conservative health spokesman, said: “Nicola Sturgeon’s SNP is in sole charge of the Scottish NHS and has been for 12 years.

“After 12 years of focusing on independence, the SNP has left our NHS with the longest ever waiting times and our hospitals mired in scandal, infection and delay.

“Sturgeon is taking the Scottish people for fools, if she thinks they will fall for this obvious and desperate scaremongering.

“The only way to stand up to the SNP and stop Indyref2, is to vote Scottish Conservative on December 12.”

Previous Post

Brazil’s president makes claims against Leonardo DiCaprio over Amazon fires

Next Post

Matt Hancock loses it when voters at his local hustings laugh at him in disbelief

Since you are here

Since you are here, we wanted to ask for your help.

Journalism in Britain is under threat. The government is becoming increasingly authoritarian and our media is run by a handful of billionaires, most of whom reside overseas and all of them have strong political allegiances and financial motivations.

Our mission is to hold the powerful to account. It is vital that free media is allowed to exist to expose hypocrisy, corruption, wrongdoing and abuse of power. But we can't do it without you.

If you can afford to contribute a small donation to the site it will help us to continue our work in the best interests of the public. We only ask you to donate what you can afford, with an option to cancel your subscription at any point.

To donate or subscribe to The London Economic, click here.

You can also SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER .

Subscribe to our Newsletter

View our  Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions

More from TLE

Labour to add VAT to private school fees immediately if it wins power

Elevenses: The Most Expensive White Elephant in UK History

Hyundai IONIQ 6 review: smooth sailing

Lib Dems say severance payouts to rule-breaking ministers should be scrapped

Russell Brand pleads with fans to support him financially after YouTube cuts revenue

Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg and Dame Priti Patel to receive honours at Windsor Castle

Rosebank oil field given the go-ahead

Nandy rips Braverman’s multiculturalism claims to shreds on Question Time

‘British democracy can reverse Brexit’ – March For Rejoin issues rallying cry

No need for ‘newt motel’ as Boris Johnson gets permission to build swimming pool

JOBS

FIND MORE JOBS

About Us

TheLondonEconomic.com – Open, accessible and accountable news, sport, culture and lifestyle.

Read more

SUPPORT

We do not charge or put articles behind a paywall. If you can, please show your appreciation for our free content by donating whatever you think is fair to help keep TLE growing and support real, independent, investigative journalism.

DONATE & SUPPORT

Contact

Editorial enquiries, please contact: [email protected]

Commercial enquiries, please contact: [email protected]

Address

The London Economic Newspaper Limited t/a TLE
Company number 09221879
International House,
24 Holborn Viaduct,
London EC1A 2BN,
United Kingdom

© 2019 thelondoneconomic.com - TLE, International House, 24 Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2BN. All Rights Reserved.




No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Food
  • Travel
  • JOBS
  • More…
    • Elevenses
    • Opinion
    • Property
    • Tech & Auto
  • About Us
    • Privacy policy
  • Contact us

© 2019 thelondoneconomic.com - TLE, International House, 24 Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2BN. All Rights Reserved.




← Brazil’s president makes claims against Leonardo DiCaprio over Amazon fires ← Matt Hancock loses it when voters at his local hustings laugh at him in disbelief
-->