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Public Divided: Kinnock's VAT Proposal for NHS Funding

8/6/2025

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Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock is pushing for a VAT on private healthcare to boost NHS funding, a move backed by 55% of the public. Yet, 59% of Conservative voters are against it, fearing it could exacerbate NHS waiting times and drive patients to dangerous overseas treatments. The debate intensifies as the stakes rise for the healthcare system.

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Story summary

Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock is pushing for a VAT on private healthcare to boost NHS funding, a move backed by 55% of the public. Yet, 59% of Conservative voters are against it, fearing it could exacerbate NHS waiting times and drive patients to dangerous overseas treatments. The debate intensifies as the stakes rise for the healthcare system.