 The top Tory, a former Health Secretary and ex-chairman of the Commons Health Select Committee, replied: 'There are massive pressures in the NHS. "Obviously it's something I know very well from previous jobs I've done, and I think that doctors, nurses on the frontline are frankly under unbearable pressure, so I do recognise the picture you say. "It's also true there is a lot of money going into the NHS.' NHS England figures showed a record 43,792 people waited longer than 12 hours in October, from a decision to admit to actually being admitted on to a ward. These 'trolley waits' were up a staggering 34% from 32,776 in September - the highest since records began in 2010. Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves said: 'Public services are already on their knees - seven million people are waiting for an NHS operation or support.' Chancellor Jeremy Hunt speaking on Sky News today ( Sky News) It came as Mr Hunt admitted he will be a 'Scrooge' in his Autumn Statement on Thursday with){kind=link}
The Chancellor admitted he ‘recognises’ the health service is nearing collapse – yet warned there will be ‘sacrifices’ and ‘difficult decisions’ in his Autumn budget statement
Jeremy Hunt today admitted the NHS is on the brink of collapse after 12 years of Tory rule.
The Chancellor warned “we’re all going to be paying a bit more tax,” as he unveils his Autumn Statement Budget on Thursday.
Reports suggest he will cut the £150,000 threshold for 45p tax to £125,000 to generate £1.3billion a year, and cut energy bills support from £60bn in the current six months to just £20bn in the six months afterwards.
But health leaders have demanded extra funds for the NHS amid record waiting times.