Farage Defends NHS Funding Reform as Labour Intensifies Criticism

Nigel Farage reaffirms his call to re-examine NHS funding while Labour ramps up attacks ahead of his Birmingham rally and the May elections.

Nigel Farage reiterated his proposal to reassess the NHS funding model, emphasizing efficiency while maintaining that healthcare should remain free at the point of use.
Labour launched a coordinated campaign, including attack ads and billboards, accusing Farage of supporting an insurance-based system and linking him to the US-based Heartland Institute.
Farage denied advocating for a US-style healthcare model, instead suggesting a system similar to parts of continental Europe, but Labour continues to frame his stance as a threat to universal healthcare.
Reform UK is hosting a major rally in Birmingham, claiming it as the largest political launch rally in modern UK history, as it gears up for local elections and the Runcorn and Helsby by-election on May 1.
Labour's Health Secretary Wes Streeting criticized Farage's proposals, arguing they would make healthcare unaffordable for many, and reaffirmed Labour's commitment to a publicly funded NHS.