David Lammy slates this caller who suggests the UK should only welcome Ukrainian children as refugees – in order to keep NHS waiting lists down. DavidLammy
"Most of us struggle to get an appointment to see a doctor," the caller countered, reiterating his main concern that Ukrainians will put strain on NHS waiting lists.
"If you had tanks rolling down your road, if you had a gun to your head or your child's head, would [you not hope that the French would let you in[? Or let your grandchild in? Or do you think they'd be saying 'oh my God, I've to wait three weeks for a doctor!'?""In the real world there's five million people waiting for back operations in the NHS alone. There's something like 30,000 food banks.
"A lot of that is because of austerity! Because of this government!" David clapped back, taken by surprise by the caller's views. "Bring in the children" Robert said, reiterating his initial point, but stressed to David that the women should stay out of the UK, concluding "you've got to be logistical about this."
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