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Alex Cole-Hamilton: “Despite NHS staff warning of these conditions for years, SNP governments have repeatedly failed to give them the beds…”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2025
Despite NHS staff warning of these conditions for years, SNP governments have repeatedly failed to give them the beds and safe staffing they need.
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Alex Cole-Hamilton
Scottish Liberal Democrats
Source
bbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Criticizes the SNP for not addressing staffing and bed shortages in the NHS.

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