Ending the doctors' strike
Labour's Wes Streeting is confident he can cut a deal to end the junior doctors' strike if elected next week. He acknowledges the need for movement on pay to get the medics back to work.
Tackling benefits abuse
Streeting vows to crack down on those who exploit benefits, stating that Labour will not go easy on welfare in government. He promises to sanction those who could work but choose not to, emphasizing the importance of the welfare system as both a safety net and a springboard.
Challenges and reforms in the NHS
Streeting highlights the challenges in the NHS, emphasizing the need for reforms beyond just pouring in more cash. He aims to utilize private providers to clear the backlog and criticizes the NHS worship culture that hinders necessary criticism for improvement.
Labour's approach to getting people back to work
Addressing the challenge of getting people back to work, Streeting plans to cut waiting lists to make a dent in the 2.83 million people signed off on sick leave. However, economists question the transparency of the financial implications of this plan.
Political landscape and future leadership
As Labour anticipates a potential election win, discussions of class war and leadership emerge. Streeting condemns racism within politics, calling out Nigel Farage and emphasizing Labour's stance against prejudice and discrimination.
With only five days until the election, the political scene is heating up as Streeting and Labour gear up for potential victory.
