NHS waiting lists, voter ID, and measuring divorce
Why a fall in those waiting longest for NHS treatment in England isn't telling the whole story
The government has trumpeted a big fall in those waiting over 18 months for hospital treatment in England. But total numbers on waiting lists have hit a new high. Also we look at how much impact the introduction of Voter ID had on turnout in May's English local elections. We ask whether Portugal really has a divorce rate of 94%. And we remember mathematician Dr Vicky Neale of Oxford University, who has died at the age of 39.
Presenter: Tim Harford
Series Producer: Jon Bithrey
Reporters: Josephine Casserly, Octavia Woodward, Ellie House
Sound Engineer: James Beard
Production Co-ordinator: Brenda Brown
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- Wed 24 May 202309:00BBC Radio 4
- Fri 26 May 202316:30BBC Radio 4
- Sun 28 May 202320:00BBC Radio 4
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