Speaker / Jon Sopel

Previous BBC news reporter and co-presenter of The News Agents

From the steps of Downing Street to the inside of the White House press briefing room, Jon Sopel has spent four decades reporting on global events and interviewing the people who tried to shape them.

In February 2022, Jon announced he was leaving the BBC to launch The News Agents Podcast alongside Lewis Goodall and Emily Maitlis.

Jon Sopel will join us to provide an insightful analysis of the NHS within the political landscape. He elucidates the historical, present, and future challenges faced by the NHS, intertwining the critical role of political decisions and healthcare policies.

Sopel addresses the complex interplay between political decisions, funding allocations, and the practical implications for healthcare delivery within the NHS. He highlights the impact of various political ideologies, party policies, and governmental strategies on the functioning and sustainability of the healthcare system.

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