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Dec 7, 2022 6 tweets 4 min read
Today @SteveBarclay appeared across news programmes to spread falsehoods about nursing, and reiterate his refusal to negotiate on pay.

So Health Secretary, we want to remind you of the facts:

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#FairPayforNursing A pay rise for nursing staff is affordable.

FACT: the Exchequer would receive 81% of pay rise for nursing staff back through taxes, increased spending and savings on recruitment and retention.

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#FairPayforNursing