Boris Johnson vows to build 40 new NHS hospitals
The PM will also pledge to replace crumbling buildings and update equipment. and replace crumbling buildings under £13billion planMoney for “the biggest programme of hospital building in a generation” will come fom the billions saved in EU contributions after Brexit.Speaking as Tories gathered for their annual rally in Manchester, Mr Johnson insisted the cash boost was “absolutely central” to his vision of a “united society and a united country”.
The splurge will begin with £2.7billion for six hospitals over the next five years. Beneficiaries include health trusts in Leeds, Leicester and St Helier. The remaining projects, including up to a dozen smaller rural hospitals, will be completed over the second half of the next decade.Part of the package is £200million to replace ageing MRI, CT and breast cancer scanners.
Separately, Mr Johnson will also give scientists £200million to develop treatments for cancer, dementia and other illnesses.said brilliant British researchers have often watched in dismay as overseas giants have stolen a march on them to cash in on their hard work.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Boris Johnson: I will spend £13bn and build 40 new hospitalsBoris Johnson will on Sunday announce plans for 40 new hospitals to replace outdated buildings and equipment, as he takes on Jeremy Corbyn over the NHS.
Read more »
Photos 'celebrate beauty' of women over 40The images of women without make-up aim to show their 'confidence to face the world the way they are'.
Read more »
Government pledges £13bn for 40 new hospitalsMinisters unveil plans for 40 new hospitals and a new mental health pilot for 12 areas of England.
Read more »
You can’t be ‘impartial’ about racism – an open letter to the BBC on the Naga Munchetty ruling | Afua Hirsch, Lenny Henry, Adrian Lester, Krishnan Guru-Murthy and 40 othersThe BBC has upheld a complaint against its Breakfast presenter. As black British broadcasters and journalists, we demand it reconsiders, say Afua Hirsch, Lenny Henry, Adrian Lester, Krishnan Guru-Murthy and 40 others
Read more »
Boris Johnson: I will spend £13bn and build 40 new hospitalsBoris Johnson will on Sunday announce plans for 40 new hospitals to replace outdated buildings and equipment, as he takes on Jeremy Corbyn over the NHS.
Read more »
Government pledges £13bn for 40 new hospitalsMinisters unveil plans for 40 new hospitals and a new mental health pilot for 12 areas of England.
Read more »