Health secretary Wes Streeting responded bluntly to calls to abolish the NHS, stating “No” on social media. Jess Phillips defended Prime Minister Keir Starmer over accusations of receiving too many gifts, noting he abides by the rules and monitors his ministers’ actions.
Thames Water’s lenders are considering easing repayment terms as the company faces financial struggles. The UK government has borrowed more than expected this financial year, with borrowing in August surpassing forecasts.
Serco could face penalties for delays in fitting released prisoners with electronic tags as part of a Labour government initiative to tackle prison overcrowding. Phillips has emphasized prioritizing domestic abuse offenders for tagging.
The Reform UK conference in Birmingham, with all five MPs expected to speak, is the main event for the day. Martin Belam is covering live UK politics and can be reached via email for corrections or feedback.
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