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£60 Million Healthcare for Migrants Sparks Heated Debate

10/17/2025

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Story summary
  • On October 16, 2025, Tom Harwood challenged Dr. Shoaib Khan on GB News about spending £60 million on private healthcare for illegal migrants.
  • Khan argued the cost is small relative to the National Health Service (NHS) budget.
  • Harwood said not all migrants are asylum seekers, noting economic migrants.
  • The Home Office signed a contract with Doctor PA Limited to provide healthcare for arrivals by small boats, potentially extending to 2035.