Author: John Power

After 14 years of Conservative Party rule in the UK, access to medical care has become more challenging, with a significant increase in waiting times. The NHS waiting list for treatment referrals in England has climbed to 7.6 million cases in April, a threefold increase since 2010. Factors such as chronic underinvestment, the impact of COVID-19, and a decline in public services have contributed to this healthcare crisis. The situation is mirrored in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with similar trends in rising waiting lists. Overall dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of public services has led the public to shift…