Lib Dems 'concerned' about lack of action on social care
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Lib Dems 'concerned' about lack of action on social care
The Liberal Democrat MP for Epsom says she is "concerned" that Sir Keir Starmer "didn't announce increase investment in GPs or anything in the social healthcare crisis".
Her comments come after the prime minister gave a speech setting out his plans to reduce NHS waiting times.
Helen Maguire adds, "they need to be ready for action".
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Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey has called for quicker action on social care reforms. It comes as the Health Secretary unveiled a new independent commission on social care on Friday but proposals will not..
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