John Bell

Keir Starmer will deliver a stark message about the perilous future for the health service, stressing the need for drastic action to slash waiting times and improve access. But he will make clear there is no prospect of pouring more money in - instead arguing resources must be shifted from inefficient hospitals to community care and preventing illness developing. In a round of interviews this morning ahead of Sir Keir's keynote speech, Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the NHS 'unquestionably' wastes money and could go 'bust' without fundamental change. He also criticised the British Medical Association - which doubles as regulator and industry body - for 'sabre-rattling'. Professor Sir John Bell, who was a member of the Covid Vaccine Taskforce, echoed concerns about the BMA saying it has been a 'major drag' on reform.

The twice-a-year jab , called inclisiran, was approved for use on the NHS in 2021 for patients with stubbornly high cholesterol levels who have already suffered a heart attack. But the British Medical Association and Royal College of General Practitioners said last year administering the drug would put 'additional capacity on resources'. Professor Sir John Bell, (pictured) who was a member of the Covid Vaccine Taskforce, today claimed GPs refused to give the life-saving drug because they are not paid enough.

Deadpool & Wolverine star Ryan Reynolds has finally confirmed the sex of the fourth child he shares with his wife Blake Lively. The reveal comes a full 16 months after they welcomed their youngest in 2023. The 47-year-old actor shared the news during an emotional conversation with John Bell, whose late son Jake Bell was a huge Deadpool fan, at the premiere of the latest film in the series on Monday.