The Tories' call to 'protect the NHS' is a disgraceful hypocrisy | Simon Hattenstone
This party has undermined, underfunded and sold off bits of the NHS. Coronavirus has not changed that simple fact
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In most countries, slogans about the national effort to combat coronavirus have focused on survival or the human spirit. Iran has gone for the simple approach ("Stay at home"), Switzerland the communal ("This affects us all"), Italy is trying to spread a message of reassurance ("Everything will be all right"), India is pleading ("Go corona go!") and practical ("Prepare, don't panic"), and Argentina is focusing on gratitude to health workers ("Thanks from my heart"). Meanwhile, China has gone for the direct approach: "If you hang out in public today / Grass will grow on your grave next year."
But the British government has opted for a different focus. With "Stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives", the message seems to be if you act responsibly you can protect your prized asset - and, as a byproduct, that will save lives.
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