The Scottish Labour leader said he would do ‘whatever it takes’ to reduce waiting times for patients in the NHS.
Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, has pledged to declare a 'waiting times emergency' if elected as First Minister, committing to reduce NHS waiting times using all available tools. Recent data shows 636,238 individuals were waiting for appointments or treatments as of September 2023, with a notable decrease in operations from 2019 to 2024. The SNP counters, asserting that waiting times are improving under their current plans and criticizing Sarwar's record. They emphasize their focus on NHS improvements, cost-of-living support, and economic growth.
