Voting for populist parties in local polls will put NHS at risk, says Streeting
Exclusive: Health secretary warns of dangers of protest vote as he pitches NHS as key battleground in May elections Voters in May’s local and devolved elections risk putting the NHS in jeopardy if they vote for populist parties, Wes Streeting has said, as he sought to make the health service a key battleground. “The founding principles of the NHS are at greater threat than at any time since the NHS was founded in 1948,” the health secretary said.
Exclusive: Health secretary warns of dangers of protest vote as he pitches NHS as key elections battleground
Voters in May’s local and devolved elections risk putting the NHS in jeopardy if they vote for populist parties, Wes Streeting has said, as he sought to make the health service a key battleground.
“The founding principles of the NHS are at greater threat than at any time since the NHS was founded in 1948,” the health secretary said.
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- Voting for populist parties in local polls will put NHS at risk, says StreetingGuardian - World · Alexandra Topping Political correspondent · Apr 12, 2026, 3:55 PM
- Votes for populist parties in May elections will put NHS at risk, Streeting saysGuardian - World · Alexandra Topping Political correspondent · Apr 12, 2026, 3:55 PM
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