Sarwar: NHS is on its knees but Labour will save it again

The transcript discusses the Labour Party's historical role in creating and saving the NHS, highlighting the current challenges faced by the NHS, including long waiting times and a two-tier system. It criticizes the SNP's management of the NHS in Scotland, pointing out the increase in private healthcare due to inadequate funding and workforce strengthening. The speaker emphasizes Labour's commitment to keeping the NHS public and accuses the SNP of failing to protect this vital service.

What is the Labour Party's historical relationship with the NHS?

• They created the NHS and have a legacy of protecting it.

• They have always opposed the NHS.

• They have no significant connection to the NHS.

• They privatized the NHS in the past.

What is one of the major criticisms of the SNP's management of the NHS in Scotland?

• They have increased funding for mental health support.

• They have failed to meet the 62-day cancer treatment standard since 2012.

• They have reduced waiting times significantly.

• They have met all cancer treatment standards.

How has the SNP's management affected the NHS in Scotland?

• It has improved the public healthcare system.

• It has reduced the number of private hospital admissions.

• It has eliminated private healthcare.

• It has led to a two-tier health system.

What percentage of hip and knee replacements in Scotland are now privately funded?

• 10%

• 25%

• 40%

• 60%

What is Labour's stance on the privatization of the NHS?

• They have no clear stance on this issue.

• They plan to fully privatize the NHS.

• They will never privatize the NHS.

• They support partial privatization.