Andy Burnham MP, Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary, said: 

“It is getting harder and harder to get a GP appointment under David Cameron’s Government. When it came to power, the vast majority of people could see a GP within 48 hours. Today, one in four can’t get an appointment in the same week and GPs themselves predict waits will get even worse. 

“The lack of access to GPs is forcing many people to use much more expensive A&E departments. Last week, the number of people visiting A&E reached a new record. 

“Within days of taking office, David Cameron scrapped Labour’s guarantee of an appointment within 48 hours. The next Labour Government will invest £100m to help patients to get a GP appointment - either within 48 hours or a same-day consultation with a doctor or nurse for those who need it.”