Prime Minister challenged by heckler over NHS disintegration in Wiltshire

Rishi Sunak

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2022 Wiltshire

ceremonial county of England (use Q21694746 for administrative unitary authority)

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Highlights

During a campaign event in Wiltshire, a heckler accuses the Prime Minister of neglecting the NHS.
The Prime Minister is challenged on his policies as the heckler claims the NHS is disintegrating.
Rishi Sunak's response to a GP joke during the event causes controversy.

Story

Rishi Sunak laughed at a joke about GPs after a doctor criticized the state of the NHS during a rally in Wiltshire. Dr. Jane Lees-Millais expressed concerns about patients being sent to other primary care staff instead of GPs, stating that the NHS was "disintegrating." Despite heckling from the audience, Sunak defended government policies and highlighted his family's background in healthcare. He mentioned investments in digital technologies and the importance of seeing other primary care practitioners for treatments.

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