This petition was submitted during the 2017-2019 parliament
Rejected petition Make the NHS independent from government interference
For years political parties have used the NHS as a bargaining chip with the people. Each offering better deals than the other in order to garner votes. During election periods and lead up, political parties use fear of what other parties may do to get more votes.
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The Bank of England was removed from the political arena for exactly the same reason. To prevent using interest rates and other financial mechanisms to get public votes.
Instead a body was formed of professionals and governors to set targets the government are legally obliged to work with.
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Why was this petition rejected?
It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
We're not sure exactly sure how you would like the NHS to be funded and managed if independent of Government.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.
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