Flu statistics: PM must hold an COBRA meeting

18 Dec 2025

EMBARGO: Immediate Release

Responding to the latest NHS statistics, that show an average of 3140 in hospital beds for flu per day, up from 2660 last week, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:

“This is a national emergency. Patients are facing appalling, degrading conditions in our overwhelmed A&E departments. The Prime Minister must immediately hold a COBRA meeting and fund flu jabs, offered to all, in churches, clubs and community venues across the country.”

ENDS

 


 

 

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