Rachel Reeves: Tories only have themselves to blame for state of NHS

The transcript discusses the accountability for current healthcare issues, emphasizing that the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated pre-existing challenges. It highlights the need for the government to properly resource and modernize the NHS to address the demands of an aging population with more long-term conditions.

What are the main factors contributing to the pressure on the health service mentioned in the text?

How did the COVID pandemic affect waiting lists and waiting times in the health service?

What does the government need to do to ensure the NHS is properly resourced?

In what ways should the health service be modernized to meet the challenges of an aging society?

What are some long-term conditions that the health service needs to address?