Healthworkers urge MPs to forgo private healthcare while in office
Thursday 24 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated 
A group of specialists, GPs, nurses and paramedics have signed an open letter asking Members of Parliament to rely on the public health system. The group suggests that MPs and the families of Cabinet ministers should waive private healthcare to ensure leaders have a direct interest in public system decisions.
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