Labour has launched an attack ad claiming that patients would have to pay for NHS treatment if Nigel Farage became prime minister, citing his previous comments supporting an insurance-based healthcare system. The party plans to highlight this message during an “NHS day of action” ahead of the local elections in May, as they fear the threat Reform UK poses in the polls. Labour’s health secretary emphasized the importance of a free and accessible NHS, contrasting their investment in healthcare with Farage’s alleged plans to cut funding and increase costs for patients.
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Girl, 9, shot in head ‘by motorbike hitman during botched gangland murder’
A nine-year-old girl was critically injured by a stray bullet during a planned gang-related shooting in Hackney, London, on May 29, 2023, targeting members of rival Turkish gangs. Prosecutors allege Javon Riley, who denies involvement, played a key role in orchestrating the attack, which was executed by an unidentified gunman on a motorbike, resulting in injuries to three adults as well. Want More Context? 🔎
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