{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64fb2b0f977e5a001226cb16/66ddf536de11dad7bd57c3d7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EMQs: Should you pay if you miss an NHS appointment?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64fb2b0f977e5a001226cb16/1725821975861-d62dd70f-bf89-4ca7-a747-ef132f8dee94.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Booking an appointment with your GP can feel harder than getting your hands on Oasis tickets. So should those who miss their slots be made to pay? Would it create a barrier to entry for vulnerable people in society, or could it open the door to millions more people who are sick of getting stuck in the queue?</p><p><br></p><p>Ed and George also bring you inside the world of becoming an MP and they top up their summer reading list with some international big-hitters.&nbsp;</p><p>Plus - now back from holiday - Ed reveals whether he caused any diplomatic incidents over a sun lounger…</p><p><br></p><p>You could have been listening to this episode of EMQs early and ad-free! Become a member of POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD 🏅 to support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening to all our episodes and receive early access to EMQs.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe now: patreon.com/politicalcurrency or on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/politicalcurrency</p><p><br></p><p>Production support: Caillin McDaid</p><p>Producer: James Shield and Miriam Hall&nbsp;</p><p>Technical producer: Will Gibson Smith</p><p>Executive Producers: Ellie Clifford</p><p><br></p><p>Political Currency is a Persephonica Production and is part of the Acast Creator Network.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Persephonica"}