Chief Minister denies plans to privatise NHS
The chief minster says Lawrie Hooper is 'clutching at straws' after quitting as health minister.
The Ramsey MHK is accusing Alfred Cannan of wanting to privatise the NHS.
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But Mr Cannan has refuted these claims.
He says he wants to try and fix any issues with the health service without increasing taxes further:
And you can listen to the full interview with the Chief Minister below
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