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Wasn't this the announcement of a trial though? Despite how it may have been presented as a nationwide solution it is limited five year trial in an area of Manchester.
I'm not sure if it's a plan that's going to work but some of the outrage around it seems a little manufactured. Obesity is a significant problem for the country and trialling a possible solution such as this seems sensible.
Saying that, I think they did go too heavy on the return to work element rather than the health benefit.
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Saying that, I think they did go too heavy on the return to work element rather than the health benefit.
Yep, pretty much any positive framing flies straight over their heads and they immediately jump to punching down.
How hard is it to say “this is a potentially life-changing treatment for many struggling with serious health issues and can help people live fuller and longer lives”?
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Also can't help note that Streeting's stance on puberty blockers for kids ('Not enough research! Ban it!') is in stark contrast to his stance on giving weight loss drugs to the poor ('Absolutely zero research! It's a great idea!')
Not that it's surprising, of course, because Streeting is a vile little goblin who functions mostly on a diet of malice, but nonetheless....