"UK's NHS on Brink: £Billions Diverted from Essential Services to Fund New Medicines Amid Trade Deal Controversy A shocking analysis has revealed that the UK's National Health Service (NHS) may divert billions of pounds from vital services to fund new medicines under the terms of the recent US-UK trade deal. The deal, agreed upon in December, has sparked widespread criticism, with experts warning that it could lead to over 200,000 excess deaths in the UK. Critics argue that the Labour party has compromised on its principles by caving to pressure from the US government, particularly from former President Donald Trump. As the NHS faces unprecedented challenges, the diversion of funds from essential services has raised concerns about the future of the healthcare system in the UK."
The NHS will divert billions of pounds from essential services to pay for new medicines, under the terms of the US-UK trade deal agreed in December, which could lead to more than 200,000 excess deaths, analysis has found.Ministers have defended the deal as a way of helping British drug exports avoid US tariffs and giving patients access to vital medication, but critics accuse the Labour party of caving into pressure from Donald Trump.Lucy Hough speaks to columnist Aditya Chakrabortty – watch on YouTube Continue reading...
