Interview with Jeremy Corbyn about Labour's election pledges for the NHS

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by NHS staff, including frozen wages and understaffing. It outlines Labour's plans to introduce statutory staffing levels and properly fund social care. The funding for these changes will be detailed in Labour's manifesto. Critics question the affordability, but the response highlights the current NHS crisis. The transcript also covers the importance of nurse bursaries and the dedication of nurses despite challenges. Labour's historical role in establishing the NHS and its commitment to maintaining it for future generations is emphasized.

What is one of the proposed solutions to ensure hospitals are fully staffed?

• Hire more administrative staff

• Reduce hospital operating costs

• Introduce statutory staffing levels

• Increase hospital visiting hours

How does the Labour government plan to fund the proposed changes to the NHS?

• Through private investments

• By increasing taxes on healthcare

• Using public funding

• By cutting social care budgets

What is a common criticism of the Labour government's NHS funding plan?

• It neglects rural healthcare facilities

• It is considered unaffordable by critics

• It focuses too much on technology

• It is too reliant on private donations

What benefit did the nurses mention they received that helped them in their careers?

• Flexible working hours

• Nurse bursaries

• Free housing

• Paid vacations

What challenge do community nurses face due to resource constraints?

• No available transportation

• Lack of training opportunities

• Inadequate medical supplies

• Limited patient interaction