Statement by Dr Michelle Drage on the EU referendum result
"From London's viewpoint the decision of voters outside our city is going to compound all the challenges we have been faced with and continue to try to manage across the Capital.
"Now, more than ever, we need to ensure we have the strongest general practice service targeted to help those in most need.
"At a time when the financial stability and sustainability of general practice is under immense pressure, the campaign pledge of an extra £350m per year invested into the NHS would make a huge difference. And we will take a close interest in how that is delivered."
Dr Michelle Drage, Chief Executive, Londonwide LMCs.
Notes to editors
- For further information please contact Alex Orton, Londonwide LMCs Media Manager: 020 3818 6239 / 07768 139 704 / orton@lmc.org.uk
- Londonwide LMCs is the only independent body in London representing over 7000 full and part-time GPs and over 1300 practice teams across London.
- Local medical committees are the statutory body representing GPs and practices; 27 London boroughs have a local medical committee, supported by Medical Directors working for the umbrella organisation (Londonwide LMCs) covering NW, NCE and South London.
- Further information on Londonwide LMCs can be found on our website lmc.org.uk ; via Twitter @londonwidelmcs ; or on our campaigning website: www.gpsoe.org.uk.
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