The pros and cons of privatising the NHS

Questions have been raised about sustainability of Britain's health service

Jeremy Hunt
Jeremy Hunt has been dubbed the ‘great survivor’ of the Tory government
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It may be a politically touchy topic, but would privatisation of the NHS offer any benefits? Here are some of the pros and cons:

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