Claim: The government has got 18-week waits down by 90%.
Fact-check: Rishi Sunak wrong to say 18-week waits have fallen since pledge - Full Fact
Verdict: incorrect. 18-week waits for non-emergency nhs treatment in england have risen by 4-9% since a government pledge to reduce waiting lists. the exact amount depends on which month you use as a starting point.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Leo Benedictus
Date published: 2024-01-31T00:00:00