The history of reform and the NHS
Today's Nick Robinson examines how the NHS has come to dominate our national debate
Across the UK, the NHS is struggling to cope, despite not experiencing the predicted surge of Covid cases.
Today's Nick Robinson looks back and examines how the NHS has come to dominate our national conversation. He speaks to writer, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, about the tribute to the NHS in the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Nick also speaks to Ken Clarke, former Conservative Chancellor, as well as Alan Johnson, former Labour Health Secretary, and Jeremy Hunt, former Conservative Health Secretary, and Camilla Cavendish, former Director of Policy for Prime Minister David Cameron.
(Image: Doctor wearing stethoscope, Credit: Lynne Cameron/PA Wire)
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