NICs hike: Govt must scrap “GP penalty” immediately

2 Nov 2024

EMBARGO: Immediate Release

Responding to the news that government sources have indicated that GP surgeries will not be eligible for compensation from the government’s employers NICs rise, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:

“The government must scrap this GP penalty immediately.

“After years of the Conservatives disgraceful neglect, our primary care services are in crisis and this could push many to reduce the number of staff they employ or just decide to shut up shop. 

“Instead of investing in our GPs and their staff, the government has put more pressure on them in a move that will make it even harder for patients to see a GP when they need to.” 

ENDS

Notes to Editors:

Reporting on the government’s comments can be found here.

 


 

 

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