NHS GP waiting lists soar under Labour despite Wes Streeting vowing to fix crisis

NHS GP waiting lists have surged under Labour despite Health Secretary Wes Streeting's vow to fix the crisis, according to new figures released on December 29, 2025. More than seven million patients waited at least one month for an appointment during the autumn, highlighting ongoing access issues in primary care. The data comes after Streeting pledged to address GP shortages and improve appointment availability since Labour took office in 2024. The figures show the scale of the challenge facing the government, with GP waiting times continuing to worsen despite promises of reform. The Health Secretary faces mounting pressure to deliver on commitments to recruit more GPs, expand practice capacity, and reduce waiting times that have plagued patients across England.