Minister defends Government’s NHS record after Tory MP’s defection to Labour

Policing minister Chris Philp rejected Dr Dan Poulter’s assertion that the NHS is not a priority for the Tories

But policing minister Chris Philp rejected the claim that the governing party was not prioritising the NHS, pointing to investment and recruitment efforts. He added that the Tory Party’s “focus is not on delivering or supporting high-quality public services”. He also insisted the Tory Party values public services and is investing “record amounts of money in both education and health”.

Mr Streeting also told Sky News that the defection reflected “disaffection and disillusionment felt by millions”.

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