After nine years of a Conservative government, the NHS waiting list has increased by 70%.
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- Full FactIn May 2019 there were 4.4 million referrals for treatment on the NHS in England, where the treatment had not yet begun. That’s an increase of 70% compared to May 2010. The period covers coalition and Conservative governments.
2019-10-16
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