Andrew Lansley: taking us for mugs

DH statement, 29 August 2010:

NHS 111 telephone number will eventually replace NHS Direct when it is rolled out nationally

(copy of letter available here):

I have not announced plans to scrap NHS Direct

This is sophistry born of arrogance, ignorance and power. Lansley is taking us all for mugs, and we should be absolutely plain that we won't stand for it.