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• Matt Hancock’s actions during the pandemic left the care sector exposed, says UNISON

  27-06-2023 17:45
  
  Commenting on the evidence given to the Covid inquiry today (Wednesday) by former health and social care secretary Matt Hancock, UNISON head of care Gavin Edwards said:
  “The Conservatives had been in power for ten years when Covid struck. But a range of ministers systematically neglected social care, leaving it in a dreadful state at a critical time.
  “Matt Hancock is living in a different world. His actions left the care sector exposed to the devastating impact of
  
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• Blog: 30 years of UNISON

  27-06-2023 15:23
  
  1993 was a year of exceptional events. Nelson Mandela received his Nobel Peace Prize, the world wide web was introduced, the EU was formally established – as was the UK Independence Party.
  The film Groundhog Day was also released and, as in the film, it feels like we’re stuck on repeat. Although it’s 30 years on, the political debate on the EU continues, and another Tory prime minister is preparing for a wipeout at the next general election. Perhaps John Major and Rishi Sunak a
  
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