25,000 march to save Lewisham A&E - what next?
The local demonstration to save Lewisham hospital, in south London, on 26 January was far bigger than many national demonstrations. 25,000 people, mostly workers, marched to protest against the closure of the accident and emergency, maternity and complex and emergency surgery services - substantially more than marched on the last mass demonstration at the end of November. Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt will make a decision by 1 February and probably make an announcement soon after. Despite the turnout today, it is very likely he will decide for closure. This is a test case - both for the Tories...