Jonathan Ashworth MP, Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Health, commenting on the latest Combined Performance Summary from NHS England, said:

“Yet again, these shocking figures present stark evidence of the ongoing crisis facing our NHS. On almost every measurement, this February is the worst February on record which is a damning indictment of the Tories’ record of failure on the NHS.

“Month after month, the Conservatives are missing key targets for cancer, ambulance response times and A&E waiting times. Hospitals remain overstretched and understaffed, and morale amongst our hard working staff continues to be challenged by the unprecedented pressures they regularly face.

“This Tory Government has failed to get a grip on the situation facing our NHS and it’s patients and staff who are paying the price. Labour is urging the Government to take immediate action so that we never face a winter crisis like this again.”