When Aneurin Bevan created the NHS he rejected calls for charging migrants.
He said “The whole agitation has a nasty taste. Instead of rejoicing at the opportunity to practice a civilized principle, Conservatives have tried to exploit the most disreputable emotions”
He said “The whole agitation has a nasty taste. Instead of rejoicing at the opportunity to practice a civilized principle, Conservatives have tried to exploit the most disreputable emotions”
He recognised that people would contribute in all manner of ways - simply by being here.
“The fact is, of course, that visitors to Britain subscribe to the national revenues as soon as they start consuming certain commodities, drink and tobacco for example, and entertainment.”
“The fact is, of course, that visitors to Britain subscribe to the national revenues as soon as they start consuming certain commodities, drink and tobacco for example, and entertainment.”
He rejected attempts to bring in charging as onerous and unwanted.
“For if the sheep are to be separated from the goats both must be classified. What began as an attempt to keep the Health Service for ourselves would end by being a nuisance to everybody.”
“For if the sheep are to be separated from the goats both must be classified. What began as an attempt to keep the Health Service for ourselves would end by being a nuisance to everybody.”
The NHS surcharge is an unfair burden on migrants.
Whether you’re a nurse or a grandmother. A lab technician or a bin man.
You shouldn’t have to pay it and it certainly shouldn’t be increased during a pandemic.
Whether you’re a nurse or a grandmother. A lab technician or a bin man.
You shouldn’t have to pay it and it certainly shouldn’t be increased during a pandemic.
I hope all progressive parties can have the courage to keep pushing Boris for more.
Certainly when the pandemic is hurting communities of colour disproportionately more.
Certainly when the pandemic is hurting communities of colour disproportionately more.
