Health minister admits record NHS wait list may worsen despite Sunak promise to cut it

The record waiting list for NHS treatment in England could increase further, a minister has acknowledged.

Some 7.4 million people on the NHS waiting list and that figure could get worse despite Rishi Sunak’s promise to cut it, Maria Caulfield said.

It comes as a special ceremony to mark the NHS’ 75th anniversary is held today at Westminster Abbey to pay tribute to staff and patients.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will be present, joined by 1,500 health service staff, politicians and other supporters of the NHS.

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