A general election is expected in 2024 and no party can ignore the NHS − but what do they plan to do on health?
The health service regularly tops voter concerns, consumes a growing share of public spending and features daily in the media. The health of the nation is also moving up the agenda, with ill health the main reason why 2.6 million working-age people are economically inactive.
So what are the main parties planning as we move towards an election and have the party conferences revealed anything new?
To discuss, our Chief Executive Jennifer Dixon is joined by:
Rachel Wolf, Partner at Public First, a consultancy specialising in public policy, public opinion and campaign strategy.
Stephen Bush, Associate Editor and Columnist at the Financial Times.