I want to make it a personal crusade to put the cradle back at the heart of the NHS.
Yvette Cooper: “I want to make it a personal crusade to put the cradle back at the heart of the NHS.”
On the recordAugust 17, 2026
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Yvette Cooper
Labour Party
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theguardian.comEditor's note · Context
Speaking about maternity care improvements.
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