Labour Leader Ed Miliband Delivering NHS Speech in Manchester General Election 2015

The transcript discusses the impact of government decisions on the NHS, highlighting issues like privatisation and funding cuts. It critiques election promises by the Conservatives, suggesting they are unreliable. The speaker advocates for Labour's rescue plan, emphasizing the need for investment and sustainability in the NHS through measures like a mansion tax and clamping down on tax avoidance.

What was one of the main criticisms of the government's handling of the NHS?

• They expanded GP services.

• They implemented a top-down reorganization.

• They reduced funding for hospitals.

• They increased nurse training programs.

What is the concern about the Conservative's promises regarding NHS funding?

• They plan to decrease NHS privatization.

• They have a clear plan for funding.

• They have identified the source of the funds.

• Their promises are seen as unreliable.

What is one of the key components of Labour's plan for the NHS?

• Cutting funding for elderly care.

• Increasing taxes on properties over £2 million.

• Privatizing more NHS services.

• Reducing the number of doctors.

How does Labour plan to address tax avoidance?

• By increasing taxes on small businesses.

• By clamping down on hedge funds.

• By reducing taxes for large corporations.

• By ignoring tax avoidance issues.

What is the intended outcome of Labour's NHS plan?

• To reduce the number of healthcare workers.

• To ensure the NHS has time to care.

• To increase privatization of the NHS.

• To decrease the number of midwives.