During a speech at the Fabian Society, Wes Streeting faced heckling from climate protesters who condemned government subsidies to Drax power station. He argued against the populist messages articulated by Nigel Farage, denouncing them as a "miserablism" that envisions a bleak future for Britain. Streeting urged progressives to fight against this narrative, advocating for improved, accessible healthcare that does not require sacrificing the principle of free services. He stated the urgency for Labour to fulfill its promise of change and work towards excellence in the NHS's performance while simultaneously calling for the cessation of unnecessary subsidies.
Streeting emphasized the need for progressives to counteract the populist right's dire vision for the future, describing Farage's outlook as a "poverty of ambition for our country."
He urged Labour activists to reject the notion that quality healthcare requires compromising on principles, specifically calling for an NHS that is both timely and free at the point of use.
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