In celebration of the 70-year anniversary of the National Health Service, Biggleswade Labour Party activists visited the Emergency Department of Lister Hospital today, to thank the front-line staff for their tremendous work.

A coffee and cake morning arranged by NE Bedfordshire Labour Party at the Labour Hall in Crab Lane, Biggleswade, was well attended both by members and local people. The event was followed by a visit to the A&E Dept at Lister hospital to present a giant cake and NHS birthday card to staff.

Local people who signed the card were clear about their support for and gratitude to NHS staff for all that they do to improve the lives of others. Staff at the hospital were delighted with the gesture and the appreciation – the cake was taken straight to the staffroom to be enjoyed by the hard-working NHS workers during their tea breaks.