NHS Facing Collapse for 75th Birthday, Govt Drop Key Climate Pledge

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NHS Facing Collapse for 75th Birthday, Govt Drop Key Climate Pledge

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Jul 5, 2023

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On the 75th anniversary of its founding, the NHS is on its knees. Plus: Sunak’s government have dropped a key climate pledge; Nick Ferrari gets triggered by a pro-Palestine caller. With Michael Walker and Moya Lothian-Mclean.

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Jul 5, 2023

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NHS Facing Collapse for 75th Birthday, Govt Drop Key Climate Pledge

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