Employment referendums: how members voted

“Ultimately care for patients is what has to come first in the NHS. As with any other job, the best candidate should get the position. With enough competition from abroad, our training standards in the UK should improve to stay competitive.”

KeenHerald53, debating No · 6 respects

on “Should UK-trained nurses get priority over overseas nurses for NHS jobs?”

“It is immoral to poach nurses from other countries, particularly developing countries. It is essential to train British nurses and give them priority for recruitment.”

Church15, debating Yes · 6 respects

on “Should UK-trained nurses get priority over overseas nurses for NHS jobs?”

“Yes. The NHS takes cheaper, more qualified nurses from abroad, while new nursing graduates can't get posts. So they can't repay their student loans so its a taxpayer write-off. It's the same with doctors. Its not good for those countries either. Nigeria needs its nurses.”

constancia, debating Yes · 6 respects

on “Should UK-trained nurses get priority over overseas nurses for NHS jobs?”