DoA
Videos and photos from the Day of Action on 29th April.
The Day of Action turned into a day of celebration when we learned that all the main parties had agreed that our Whittington A&E should stay open. The rally gathered a lot of media coverage, both in the press and on television, and many, many photos were taken.
From ITV’s London Tonight
From BBC London News
Press
From the Camden New Journal: People win A&E battle EXCLUSIVE: Health Secretary Andy Burnham talks to the Tribune
From the Islington Gazette: Health secretary says he will halt review into Whittington’s future
From the BBC: London’s Whittington Hospital A&E closure plan ‘halted’
From The Guardian: Burnham halts plan to close Whittington hospital services
From The Telegraph: General Election 2010: Andy Burnham accused of u-turn on A&E closures
Islington Tribune: Turning point That February day when we took to the streets – Protesting Whittington A&E Closure
Where Next?
Nobody knows what will happen after the election. One thing we do know is that all the major parties have threatened public sector cuts and no health services can be assumed to be safe from this or the constant threat of privatisation.
Please keep an eye on the campaign (and our politicians!) Attend our meetings if you can (see the events calendar for details) and help us defend services in the weeks, months and years to come.
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