Jamie Reed MP, Labour’s Shadow Health Minister, responding to the findings of poor care in late 2013 by the Care Quality Commission, said:

“Labour has warned David Cameron about care failings on his watch. But his arrogance is making them more likely, not less. Sadly, these findings support our warnings of overcrowded hospitals and chaotic A&E units.

“Ministers turned the NHS upside down with a re-organisation that harmed patient care. A&Es have been thrown into crisis.

“David Cameron must take responsibility and learn the lessons.”