The delay in Basingstoke’s new hospital has sparked political tensions, with calls for MP Luke Murphy to step down amid rising frustrations.
Basingstoke: So, there’s a bit of a ruckus going on about the new hospital. Kit Malthouse, a former Conservative minister, is really upset about the delays. He’s pointing fingers at the current Labour government, saying they’ve pushed back the construction to 2037. That’s a long wait!
He’s calling it a disaster for the area and thinks the health secretary is basically cancelling the project. Malthouse is also demanding that Basingstoke MP Luke Murphy resign. He feels Murphy hasn’t done enough to fight for the hospital and is just going along with his party.
Murphy, on the other hand, is feeling pretty frustrated too. He’s angry about the delay and says it just shows how the previous Conservative government didn’t keep their promises. He’s trying to defend himself, saying he and the Prime Minister are committed to getting the hospital built.
It’s a real back-and-forth. Malthouse is accusing the current government of not having a solid plan, while Murphy is saying the previous government dropped the ball. It’s clear that the residents are caught in the middle, feeling disappointed and let down.
Murphy insists he’s working hard to make sure the hospital gets built, but with all this political drama, it’s hard to see when that might actually happen. Everyone’s just hoping for some clarity and action soon.
