NHS to get extra £1.8bn even under no deal Brexit, says Hancock
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Health secretary says extra funding for infrastructure will come from strong economy
An extra £1.8bn will still be spent on NHS infrastructure and equipment even if there is a no-deal Brexit, Matt Hancock, the health secretary, has promised before the formal announcement of the proposed funding.
Boris Johnson was to unveil the spending plan on a visit to Lincolnshire, one of the most pro-Brexit areas in the country, fuelling speculation the prime minister could be preparing for an autumn general election by reinforcing the Vote Leave message about extra NHS spending. Continue reading...