Kate Garraway hits back as GMB host's accused of supporting privatisation of NHS

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Kate Garraway has been flooded with criticism after her recent comments about the National Health Service (NHS) were misinterpreted by viewers.The Good Morning Britain presenter hit back on Twitter today after being forced to clarify her stance on the public health service which supported her husband Derek Draper through his recent battle with Covid.The 54-year-old was joined by Richard Madeley on the ITV programme on April 6 where they discussed the national insurance rise which will help the NHS to recover from the pandemic and help to fund social care in England.Kate has since been flooded with tweets as social media users claimed she had been "advocating" for the health service to become private.During the discussion on GMB, show guest and journalist, Andrew Pierce, claimed that he had read a story that claimed some NHS diversity managers were going to be paid a salary of £95,000, to which Kevin McGuire alleged this was to compete with the private sector."That £95,000 should be spent on nurses and doctors," Andrew said.Reacting to the comment, Kate said: "But that’s a terrible message, Kevin.

You’re competing with a private sector, someone who could earn money in the private sector of £90,000."So, you’re valuing their skills but you’re not valuing the skills of the nurse."Kevin interjected: "If you want to get the best people to run it and you want it to be as efficient as it can, I’m afraid you have to compete with the private sector.""But you don’t just want the best people to run it, you want the best people to nurse and doctor in it and keep them there," Kate replied.Following the discussion, a viewer took to social media and questioned Kate's position on the NHS.Twitter user, Vince G stated: "Both Kate Garraway.