Reeves announcement: Chancellor must prioritise investment in crumbling hospitals

EMBARGO: Immediate Release

Responding to Rachel Reeves's announcement that she will change the fiscal rules to allow for more investment, LiberalDemocrat Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:

“The Chancellor must invest any extra borrowing wisely and that should start by fixing the previous Conservative government's legacy of crumbling hospitals and GP practices that plague our communities. 

“Crumbling hospital roofs, creaking ventilation systems, and lift-shafts on life support pose a danger to patient safety and are demoralising for frontline NHS staff.  

“At the Budget next week, the Chancellor must announce new and immediate funding for our crumbling NHS buildings, ensuring that patients no longer have to worry about the roof falling in when they just need to recover. 

“We must finally see the productive investments that will get our economy growing again.”

ENDS

Notes to Editors:

The Chancellor’s announcement can be found here.