Steve Barclay: NHS backlog plan is 'working'

Health Secretary Steve Barclay has told Sky News that obesity is a "real health challenge" as it was confirmed GPs will be able to offer NHS patients new weight loss drugs.

Speaking to Kay Burley, he added a "great deal" of progress has been made on the NHS backlog, insisting that a plan to reduce waiting times is "working".

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