Force Nottingham NHS bosses to face MPs over maternity scandal
Former health secretary Wes Streeting is calling for Parliament to summon senior NHS staff who refused to cooperate with the Nottingham maternity scandal inquiry. He argues that their refusal to provide evidence is an insult to the affected families and indicative of a toxic cover-up culture.
Why it matters
It addresses accountability and transparency within public health institutions following a major patient safety failure.
Image source, Gareth Fuller/PA Wire Image caption, Wes Streeting has called for MPs to use parliamentary powers to summon senior NHS staff who refused to give evidence to the Nottingham maternity inquiry
The article focuses on the perspective of a Labour politician and his critique of institutional culture.
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