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Jeremy examines the state of the economy, whilst establishing that he is first and foremost “not an economist”. Yet individuals do not have to be an expert in economics to understand that heating bills are increasing as well as high inflation rates.Jeremy bluntly puts the state of the current economy down to individuals thinking that the government has access to a “magic money tree” which can be harvested in times of need.In his characteristic no nonsense way of thinking, Jeremy went on to question the qualifications of new chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng.Having numerous degrees to his name, one of which is in economic history, was not enough to convince Jeremy that he was good enough for the job, rather that he just “liked university life”.“I have a certificate that says I can do Teeline shorthand at 110 words a minute, but that doesn’t mean I should be entrusted with writing Hansard every day,” Jeremy wrote in The Times.Instead Jeremy is of the opinion that economics is “un-understandable” and “un-runnable” and without the use of some miracle magic crystal ball is based completely on guess work.Having established his opinion on the state of the economy and the people who are in charge of managing it, Jeremy then provided his personal solutions to the problems the government is currently facing.He wrote: “So to solve the economy what we need to do is make sensible cuts in all government departments, cutting their staffing levels by, say, half.“And then, rather than reducing them still further to the point where they don’t work at all, we get rid of one entire department altogether.“Many people are now saying that we should rid the country of the monarchy because this ancient institution is no longer relevant.

The Apprentice star Baroness Karren Brady, 53, has slammed the tories over the way they have handled the strikes carried out by nurses across the country this week.The business executive has even claimed that the government are “damaging the NHS” with their actions.A staggering 100,000 nurses are estimated to be striking this week for the first time in the history of the NHS. Baroness Brady began by pointing out how ironic it was that we were clapping for those same nurses during the pandemic, as she argued that they now feel “betrayed” after all they have done for this country. She went on to praise the “selfless angels” for their tireless efforts, before noting the “damage” the government was causing to the NHS by not giving them a substantial pay rise. “While staff in different hospitals have made different decisions about striking, I’m certain they are all in total agreement that the Government’s 4.3 per cent pay offer isn’t only insulting, but actually damaging to the NHS,” she penned in her latest column. Baroness Brady noted that, while the demand for a 19 per cent pay rise might be “unrealistic”, the nurses are mainly interested in being “treated with respect”. She added that the Scottish Government was able to prevent strike action with “a sensible offer of between 7.5 and 11 per cent.”The entrepreneur also pointed out that the NHS is a “special case” when it comes to this month’s strike action, and called on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to take the issue seriously. “The desperately low morale of the people we rely on to prop it up is endangering its very existence,” she warned.

Gavin and Stacey actress Alison Steadman, 76, has described how “people are dying” as a direct result of our NHS being underfunded.The star, who played beloved character Pam Shipman in the popular BBC sitcom, slammed Tory ministers for their “ridiculous” and “disgraceful” failure to address pay increases for nurses. Following the news that nurses have been on strike due to low pay, health unions have offered to call off walkouts beginning on Thursday.Their condition was that Health Secretary Steve Barclay agree to hold negotiations on pay, but the minister has refused.Sympathetic to the plight of nurses across the country, Alison weighed in on the issue, insisting that our country no longer deserves the name of “Great” Britain due to the “appalling” state of our NHS.The comedic actress, who is a patron of Keep Our NHS Public, said there are not enough doctors, nurses and ambulance workers to allow the system to function as it should.Alison described how the NHS has been “underfunded” and “not respected in the way it should be”, slamming the last 12 years of Tory rule.She said: “We've all had experience of there just not being enough nurses and not being enough ambulances. It is just diabolical that people are being kept in ambulances for 12 hours outside A&E.

Channel 5 news presenter Dan Walker sparked concern yesterday after he told fans he and his daughter were waiting for four hours in A&E.The former BBC Breakfast star has since given an update on his daughter’s painful injury, but complained that his comments about the NHS had made some of his followers “angry”.  Dan, 45, took to Twitter yesterday to reassure his 762,000 followers that his daughter’s injury had been taken care of.He sparked concern earlier that day when he shared a picture of her hand, where one finger was covered in nasty bruises. “Currently in A & E with our daughter who has a suspected broken finger,” he wrote at the time. “Four hour wait has begun,” he added.  A few hours later, Dan updated his fans on the situation, explaining that his daughter's prognosis was better than he first suspected. Showing another picture of his daughter’s hand with a plaster wrapped around two fingers, he wrote: “She has a little buckle fracture but all is ok.“Thanks to the lovely staff at @SheffChildrens who are doing a brilliant job with staff shortages at the moment.“The nurse who dressed it was 90 mins into a 13 hour shift!“Love the NHS,” Dan added gratefully with a heart eyes emoji. However, the presenter was forced to address some “angry” comments from Twitter users just a few hours later, after some people criticised the tweet. “Twitter is odd sometimes,” he penned.“Some people are angry about the mention of shift length. “I’m not ‘amazed’ she’s doing 13 hours - my sister is a nurse and does it all the time. “I used to do whooping great shifts 6 days a week,” he added with blushing and laughing emojis.“Nothing wrong with working hard.“Have a lovely day,” he signed off defiantly. Some people still weren’t satisfied

Kirstie Allsopp launched a scathing attack on hospital visitor policy on Thursday describing some cases as "wildly slow and unimaginative" in how provision is being handled since the Covid-19 pandemic.The Location, Location, Location star said the main issue concerns "designated visitors" whereby people in some locations are having to choose just one or two family members for the entire length of their hospital stay under the NHS.The 50-year-old has since unleashed her frustrations on social media after critics took aim at the Channel 4 presenter.It comes after Kirstie sat down for an interview on LBC’s Tonight with Andrew Marr and criticised what she believes are inconsistencies across the country that have resulted in unnecessary pressures on families.Sharing a clip of their chat, LBC captioned the post: "TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp criticises hospitals for being 'wildly slow and unimaginative' in how they handle visitors."Twitter user, @Walshicus1 replied: "A celebrity estate agent and daughter of a hereditary peer being given a national platform to talk about the NHS.

Jeremy Clarkson has weighed in on the NHS debate, claiming that the current model of the public health provider "doesn't work anymore" and that as a country "we can't afford it".The Clarkson's Farm star, 61, admitted that he's kept his views to himself as he feels that speaking badly about the NHS is equivalent to blasphemy.Detailing his frustrations with the National Health Service, the Clarkson's Farm star claimed that the current model of the organisation came with a number of managers who liked to "show off", included over 2,000 surgeries which "cost a fortune" and employed over 1.7 million members of staff, which made it bigger than the "Indian Army."Jeremy wrote: "For some time I’ve thought that the NHS doesn’t really work any more, but of course I could never say that out loud because the NHS is a deity."However, the car fanatic explained that he feels compelled to speak out now after he claims the NHS was struggling during the peak of the Covid pandemic.Jeremy has now said that he's now starting to hear more widespread criticism of the UK's public health provider more frequently.Writing in his column for The Sun, the farming star claimed that as a country, "we simply can't afford" the NHS.He went on to claim that operations such as cochlear implants set the health service back nearly £40,000, before going on to remark that the managers like "showing off" to their team.Branding the cost of operations funded by the service "staggering", Jeremy claimed: "For every £1 you pay in taxes, 40p is spent on the NHS.That leaves only 60p for the military, social services, the police, street lighting and every other d**n thing."The star added that "the time has come" for the NHS to "start again", and went on to propose that a

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.

Ellie Warner’s boyfriend Nat Eddleston was rushed to hospital in the early hours of Saturday morning after being hit by a car.The police have now issued a statement following the tragic incident. Police have shared an update on Gogglebox star Ellie’s boyfriend after the harrowing crash that left him fighting for his life.Nat was hit by a car in the early hours of Saturday morning, sustaining severe injuries.It has been reported that Nat has been placed on life support and that he is suffering from a collapsed lung and broken neck.West Yorkshire Police have since issued a statement following the incident and provided an update on Nat’s health.A police representative said: “The pedestrian remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital and enquiries into the incident are ongoing.”Nat, who is understood to be in his late thirties, was struck by a white Seat Leon in Halton, Leeds, while he was on his way home from a night out drinking with pals at a local pub.According to reports, the car sustained a smashed windscreen and dented roof after the incident and continued for 100 yards before stopping.Nat is also suffering from suspected brain damage and requires the help of a life support machine. Ellie has remained by her partner's side at the hospital since the accident happened.The hairdresser is known for her appearing on Channel 4 favourite Gogglebox alongside her sister Izzy.The pair are known for providing comedic commentary and have been on our screens since 2015.Nat and Ellie, who works as a hairdresser, have been dating for two years.The couple recently moved into a 1930s semi-detached house in Leeds together.A source told The Sun: "Nat is Ellie's absolute world.She has been totally overwhelmed with messages of

Emmerdale actress updated her 60,000 Twitter followers on her health scare, as she thanked the NHS for looking after her.Samantha, 50, said she was in hospital after needing urgent medical treatment and would be "home soon".She wrote on Twitter: “Huge thank you to all the wonderfully caring staff at @LiverpoolWomens for looking after me today.“#NHS [heart emoji] I’m fine and I’ll be home soon.” (sic)Samantha has played recurring character Bernice Blackstock in Emmerdale since 1998.Plenty of her fans and followers took to Twitter to wish the actress a speedy recovery.Reece Dinsdale, who played the villainous Paul Ashdale on the ITV soap, commented: “Speedy recovery, Samantha!”Rachel Deackes added: “What ever it is/was make sure you rest up and get better soon.”Emma Bispham wrote: “Wishing you a speedy recovery darling Sam. “Thank goodness for the #NHS.Sending lots of love xxxxxx.” (sic)Amanda Ralph wrote: “Hope you're feeling well.

 80s pop icon Hazel O’Connor was found at her home in South West France on January 9 and taken immediately to hospital, where she was found to have “bleeding on the brain”.The star was put into an induced coma for 24 hours after doctors discovered the bleed, CoventryLive reports.Hazel, 66, became famous in the early 1980s with hit singles like Eighth Day, D-Days and Will You?The singer starred in the 1980 film Breaking Glass, which follows the rise and fall of Kate Crowley, an angry but creative young singer and songwriter.Hazel’s brother Neil has said his sister is thankfully showing some signs of progress, and is responding well to treatment.Sharing a post on her Facebook, Neil said: "This is an important announcement about my darling sister, Singer, Songwriter and Actor, Hazel O’Connor."On Sunday last, 9/01/2022, Hazel was discovered at her place in SW France and was found to have suffered a serious medical event."She was taken to her local hospital where it was determined that she’d had a bleeding on the brain and that she should be transferred to a major hospital where her condition could more effectively monitored."On Sunday things were touch and go and the next 24 hours would determine how her recovery may go."She was put into an induced coma for about 24 hrs and brought out of it Monday evening and since then has been showing a lot of progress although, saying that, her recovery is going to take a while but she is tough and is responding to stimuli and to treatment."She’s receiving the best of care and I thank the French medical service there for taking such good care of her."Also a big thanks and appreciation go to Pete and Tony who were on the spot to help and have been my liaison all through this time and have

Speaking in aid of the organisation YourNHSNeedsYou, David delivered a heartfelt plea to the British public to join their cause.

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Radio Times that her children, Oliver,17, and Joe, 14, are huge fans of the show, so when the opportunity came along, there was no chance she was going to decline the offer.Victoria would commit to every Bushtucker Trial that came her way after having signed up. During her time on the show, however, the BBC broadcaster was very vocal about her breast cancer battle as she praised the NHS for saving her life during a heart to heart with fellow campmate Jessica Plummer. It was also during their chat when fans learned that Victoria did not have private healthcare insurance.“No, the NHS. Amazing.

Giovanni Pernice, 31, has taken to Instagram to issue an urgent plea to the NHS in order to get his Strictly Come Dancing 2021 partner Rose Ayling-Ellis, 26, a new hearing aid as soon as possible, after the essential device broke in training today.The Italian professional dancer spoke out on the situation alongside the EastEnders actress in view of his 525,000 Instagram followers.He said: “Morning people, we have some news for you today.“Tell them what happened,” the star told Rose.Explaining further, Rose revealed: “This morning my hearing aid broke but I think it’s because I sweat so much it broke it.“So I can’t hear anything at all.”Giovanni then turned to the camera and exclaimed: “So, NHS, please be quick.“We need it!”Rose cheekily

Loose Women star Katie Piper, 37, has taken to social media this morning to thank the NHS, hours after she underwent an emergency procedure on her oesophagus.The mum-of-two's throat closed up and she began to suffer from spasms.In view of her 296,000 followers, Katie shared a candid photo from her hospital bed.She began: "So, last night I choked on food which led to spasms in my oesophagus, which meant it closed up, meaning I couldn’t swallow even my own saliva and ended up in A&E for an emergency procedure on my oesophagus."The small-screen star assured her fans that she is doing much better, before she was inundated with messages of support.Katie added: "But out now and on the mend.Thanks so much to the NHS docs/nurses!"The Loose Women

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NHS by doing 100 laps of his garden, wrote out his last wishes in a six-page document last June, with his legacy split equally between his daughters Hannah, 50, and Lucy, 52.His official probate documents were revealed after it emerged the Second World War veteran's personal effects - including his medals, jackets, tie and wheeled walker - could go on show to the public.Captain Sir Tom has spent the last 12 years of his life living with Hannah and her family in their £1.2 million home in Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire.Relatives paid tribute to the one year anniversary of the start of his walks last month. During a fundraising event, Captain Tom 100, people carried out a challenge in his memory, such as climbing the stairs 100 times or

The idea for the day of gratitude was put forward by people from across the UK, including nurse May Parsons who delivered the UK's first Covid jab.She thanked the "incredible" volunteers who supported frontline workers, as well as school staff who looked after their children, shop staff and delivery workers who "helped keep us and the country going".Ms Parsons added: "As a country we aren't always great at saying thank you to each other."But this year, we want to be part of changing that."To choose one day where we all pause to say thank you to each other.To remember what binds us together, not just what pushes us apart."We all have different people to thank, from family members to key workers, good neighbours to volunteers." Other famous

He adds: "Not many people know that."The showbusiness knights had their real jabs on the NHS and filmed the promo at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.Sir Elton said: "I wanted to take part in this film to help show people the benefits of getting vaccinated and how it helps protect ourselves and the people we love."More than 10 million in England have now had their jabs and the NHS is appealing to anyone over 70 who have not had it to come forward.NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens said: "Well over nine out of 10 people aged 75 and over have already taken up the offer of their NHS Covid vaccination, and now we want to encourage everyone in the high priority groups to do so."That's why we're grateful to Sir Elton and Sir Michael for

On page 20, the fuzzy feeling of togetherness radiates from the page as she describes her then seven-year-old self sitting "snug as a bug" in her living room in a terraced house in Currock, Carlisle, in 1980. As the Dent clan intermittently bicker and joke like close families do, the chapter ends: "I would give anything to go back there for one normal evening.