NHS A&E waiting times hit 15-year high

Are Tory cuts, an ageing population or the cold weather to blame?

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Is the NHS on life support?
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A&E waiting times in England have reached their worst levels in 15 years when the four-hour target was introduced, with cuts to social services, an ageing population and cold weather all blamed.

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