Liberal Democrats MPs demand government action on the NHS

The 72 Liberal Democrat MPs will hold the Government’s “feet to the fire” in response to the Autumn Budget .

The Liberal Democrats have said the extra funding for the NHS in the Budget must now be delivered for local residents, including through extra GP and dentist appointments as well as more support to cut cancer care wait times.   

The Lib Dems have also called for urgent cross-party talks on social care, adding that fixing social care will also be crucial to take pressure off local health services and give older people the care they need.

Responding to the Budget, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson for Spelthorne Cllr Harry Boparai said:

“Liberal Democrats will hold this Government’s feet to the fire on the promises they’ve made on the NHS, so people here in Spelthorne can finally see a GP or NHS dentist when they need one.  We’re campaigning for urgent, real improvements for our local health services. Now this Government needs to deliver, anything less will be a total disappointment. People were fed up with years of broken promises from the Conservatives. This new Government mustn't now kick the can down the road.”