Keir Starmer on the goverments handling of the COVID-19 pandemic

The video discusses the UK government's efforts to improve the NHS by building new hospitals and increasing funding. However, it criticizes the government's slow response to the pandemic, particularly in areas like lockdowns, protective equipment, and testing. The discussion highlights the NHS's lack of resilience due to long-term underfunding and emphasizes the need for immediate action to prevent a second wave of COVID-19. The focus is on both short-term solutions and the necessity for more resources and training in the NHS.

What are the main criticisms of the government's response to the NHS during the pandemic?

In what ways has the health service been described as lacking resilience?

How has the funding situation of the NHS changed according to the text?

What is the significance of the 40 billion funding promise mentioned in the text?

What steps are suggested to prevent a second spike in NHS cases?