Labour makes NHS pay and staffing pledges as election campaigning continues

Labour makes NHS pay and staffing pledges as election campaigning continues

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Jeremy Corbyn sees the NHS as a key political advantage for Labour, despite trailing in national polls. Labour promises to raise NHS staff pay by scrapping the pay cap, but faces questions on funding. The government defends its NHS pay record, but the NHS is in crisis, with potential strikes looming. This situation poses challenges for the Prime Minister during the election campaign.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of Jeremy Corbyn's campaign regarding the NHS?

Reducing NHS staff

Increasing NHS staff pay

Privatizing the NHS

Cutting NHS funding

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Labour plan to fund the NHS pay rise?

By cutting education funding

By increasing corporation tax

By borrowing more money

By reducing military spending

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge does Labour face in implementing the NHS pay rise?

Lack of public support

Insufficient funding sources

Opposition from NHS staff

Legal restrictions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What potential action by NHS staff could impact the election?

Organizing a public protest

Supporting a rival party

Taking industrial action

Launching a media campaign

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the government's response to NHS funding issues?

Increasing NHS funding significantly

Defending their record on NHS pay

Ignoring the NHS funding issues

Privatizing parts of the NHS