| − | The NHS is supported by politicians of all parties in the UK, but is widely regarded as the child of the Labour Party, and inspires particular affection in the supporters of this party. All post [[World War II]] governments have consistently supported the National Health Service. British voters take pride in free services. [[Margaret Thatcher]] worked to reform the National Health Service and make it more efficient <Ref>http://www.margaretthatcher.org/essential/biography.asp#ess87-90</Ref> but it has continued to grow more and more bureaucratic and inefficient. | + | The NHS is supported by politicians of all parties in the UK, but is widely regarded as the child of the Labour Party, and inspires particular affection in the supporters of this party. All post [[World War II]] governments have consistently supported the National Health Service. British voters take great pride in what they regard as the free provision of basic human needs such as healthcare and schooling. Many politicians including [[Margaret Thatcher]] have worked to reform the National Health Service and make it more efficient <Ref>http://www.margaretthatcher.org/essential/biography.asp#ess87-90</Ref>. However, perhaps due to its overwhelming size and entrenched popularity, this has continued to be a difficult and controversial task. |