Why is the Government planning to divert £19 billion away from the NHS to the private sector?


The Conservative Government has launched a new drive to divert £19 billion – almost a tenth of the health budget – to profit-making firms following orders from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to “turbocharge” use of the private sector in our NHS. Ministers announced the plan on August 4, 2023 as they admitted the record 7.5 … Continue reading Why is the Government planning to divert £19 billion away from the NHS to the private sector?

Islington celebrates NHS at 75


The Mayor of Islington, Councillor Gary Heather, hosted a celebration of the NHS’s 75th birthday at the Town Hall on Friday 7 July, 2023. Counsellor Heather said he wanted to celebrate the event because of the important role the NHS plays in our lives. Islington Keep Our NHS Public (IKONP) was there, along with members … Continue reading Islington celebrates NHS at 75