Sunday 5 June 2022 11:22 PM Boris Johnson plans a roaring blast back at rebels with slew of health and ... trends now
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A defiant Boris Johnson will launch a fightback against his critics this week by unveiling plans to tackle NHS inefficiency and expand the right to buy social housing.
Despite the threat of a ballot on his leadership, the Prime Minister will make it clear that his Government plans to focus on policies that can win the next election for the Conservatives.
The idea is to show that Mr Johnson is still brimming with ideas for improving the country – and that it would be foolish for his MPs to get rid of him.
This week will see a slew of health announcements, including the revelation today that the NHS has carried out one million checks for cancer and other diseases as part of a post-pandemic catch-up programme.
Boris Johnson is facing a mass rebellion amid the Partygate scandal and release of the Sue Gray report
Health Secretary Sajid Javid will also publish a report by Sir Gordon Messenger, a former Royal Marine general who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, into the future of NHS management.
The review will look at ways of replicating good leadership across the NHS, and ensuring that the best leaders are attracted to the health service.
The Government will also expand on its plans to extend the right to buy, one of Margaret Thatcher’s flagship policies.
Mr Johnson wants to make it easier for people who live in housing association properties to buy their own homes.
A No 10 source said: ‘This week the Prime Minister will be focusing on
