[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by jaxie

I've not seen any evidence of that and would need a lot more information before forming an opinion but I would imagine it had something to do with whoever was in power at the time and what the medical assets involved were and what they had in mind at the time. The Tories will never privatise the NHS as a whole, they wouldn't dare as it would be political suicide and they know it. Though you could argue elements of the NHS have been in private hands since the early 80s. Though opting out of any EU plan is rather a moot point since we are leaving.

Never underestimate how willing the voting public are to go against themselves out of spite for immigrants, the EU and people on benefits.

Mention any of those three and a large section of the voting public will vote for you and forgive you regardless of what you do. buzzwords matter more to most voters then actual policies.