Rishi Sunak has admitted using private healthcare 'in the past' after previously dodging the question
Rishi Sunak has finally answered the question on whether he uses private healthcare.The prime minister has revealed he has used private healthcare "in the past" as he was grilled over the NHS in the Commons.
over whether he uses a private GP, claiming that his family's arrangements are "not really relevant".- he finally tried to settle the issue at today's PMQs. He told MPs: "I am registered with an NHS GP, I have used independent healthcare in the past, and I'm also grateful to the Friarage Hospital for the fantastic care they have given my family over the years."
Mr Sunak - the son of a GP and a pharmacist - added: "The truth is I am proud to come from an NHS family and that's why I'm passionately committed to protecting it with more funding, more doctors and nurses, and a clear plan to cut the waiting lists." It is not known when the prime minister registered to an NHS doctor, and it has previously been reported that he was registered with a private GP practice in west London.on whether he uses private healthcare during an interview this morning with LBC's Nick Ferrari.After being pressed to expand on his answer, he said: “Yes - I don’t subscribe to private provision. I don’t have a problem with people with their own money who wish to spend that money on private healthcare.
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