Tom Gordon MP calls for new laws on GP appointments and cancer care in King’s Speech

Tom Gordon MP has called for new laws to tackle the crisis in GP and cancer care waiting times. The Liberal Democrat general election manifesto called for giving patients new legal rights to see a GP within a week and to start cancer treatment within 62 days of an urgent diagnosis, with new laws putting a statutory duty on the Government to deliver them.

The NHS crisis was one of the most raised issues on the doorstep by local people, and the Liberal Democrat MP is now taking those concerns to Westminster. 

Since the Conservatives promised to hire 6,000 more GPs, the number has fallen by almost 500, leaving our GP services in crisis and people struggling to get an appointment.

More than 100,000 patients in the last year waited longer than the NHS target of 62 days to start urgent cancer treatment.

Tom Gordon MP commented: 

“I have heard so many heartbreaking stories from local people about the state of the NHS. People tell me it has become almost impossible to see an NHS dentist or GP when you need to, whilst cancer care targets are constantly being missed. 

“Years of neglect under the Conservative Party have left our local health and care services in a state of chaos, and our communities deserve better.

“I got into politics after my mum’s battle with breast cancer – the NHS was fantastic and saved her life. 

“In my personal, professional, and political life fighting for better health services is one of my top priorities.

“I hope the new government does the right thing and puts the NHS and care at the top of their priority list too. 

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