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Labour's Streeting Slams SNP's NHS Rejection as Nationalist Fail

3/8/2026

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Streeting Critiques SNP

Labour Health Secretary Wes Streeting criticized the Scottish National Party (SNP) for rejecting NHS patient app from England, blaming 'narrow nationalist' motives.
He said the NHS in England is improving while Scotland's healthcare is lagging.
He noted that 75% of patients in England use the app for appointments.
Streeting urged Scots to vote Labour for benefits from UK government collaboration.
He described the SNP healthcare record as 'failure and decline'.

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Streeting Addresses Misogyny

UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting acknowledged "medical misogyny" in healthcare, noting that half of female patients feel dismissed.
A Mumsnet report found 64% of women say their pain is dismissed as "normal."
Streeting promised funding and support for women's health to drive change.
The report notes severe consequences, including loss of fertility due to delays in treatment.

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Streeting Critiques SNP

Labour Health Secretary Wes Streeting criticized the Scottish National Party (SNP) for rejecting NHS patient app from England, blaming 'narrow nationalist' motives.
He said the NHS in England is improving while Scotland's healthcare is lagging.
He noted that 75% of patients in England use the app for appointments.
Streeting urged Scots to vote Labour for benefits from UK government collaboration.
He described the SNP healthcare record as 'failure and decline'.

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