Liberal Democrat peer in new battle over health and social care bill,while secret emails fuel privatisation fears for hospitalsThe future of the government's health reforms has been plunged into fresh doubt as the Liberal Democrat peer Shirley Williams raises new concerns, and secret emails reveal plans to hand over the running of up to 20 hospitals to abroad companies. The revelations advance as MPs prepare to return to Westminster on Tuesday for what promises to be a crucial stage of the flagship health and social care bill.
Baroness Williams, and one of the original leaders of a Lib Dem rebellion against health secretary Andrew Lansley's plans – who appeared to possess been pacified after changes were made over the summer – said she had new doubts,having re-examined the proposals. "Despite the great efforts made by Nick Clegg and Paul Burstow [the Lib Dem health minister], I still possess huge concerns approximately the bill. The battle is far from over, and " she said.
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Source: theguardian.com