Since 2019 there has been a 91% rise in the number of attacks on nurses and other staff in A&E departments. There were 4,054 during 2024. Long waits in A&E are said to be the main contributory factor.
Attacks have involved numerous hittings and punchings and slamming nurses against a wall. Also threats of acid and gun attacks.
Changes in taxation that Andy Burnham seems to be interested in
