Justin Welby rebukes Trump’s criticism of NHS

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Mr Trump’s recent Twitter outburst against the British health system described it as “going broke and not working”.

Defending the NHS and its “challenges”, Archbishop Justin tweeted: “Public health is a universal good.

 

“Its absence is a danger to all. Whatever its challenges, the NHS is an expression of our deep concern for the common good and the solidarity of society.

 

“It reflects God’s love and care for the sick. Like millions, I thank God for the NHS.”

On Tuesday, Downing Street backed Health and Social Care Secretary Jeremy Hunt in an extraordinary Twitter row with the president.

Downing Street said the Prime Minister was “proud” of the NHS and its funding was “at a record high”.

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Mr Hunt hit back by attacking the US system which leaves millions without adequate health cover.

The US president said “thousands of people are marching” in the UK because of concerns about the state of the NHS.

Mr Trump made the attack as he targeted Democrats pushing for a…

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