The health secretary’s told MPs it’ll take at least a decade longer than planned to complete the hospital building programme launched by the Conservatives.
Wes Streeting says projects will now proceed in “waves” with some not starting until at least 2035.
He claims the Conservatives failed to find cash for the scheme.
The Lib Dems have accused the government of trying to ‘bury bad news’ on the day Donald Trump’s sworn in as US president.
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group’s Group Deputy Chief Executive, Dr James Marsh, said: “After decades of false promises, the people of southwest London and Surrey have been let down once again.
“Every year we delay adds up to £150m to the cost of a new hospital and keeping the current buildings safe to provide care.
“We have already had to condemn and demolish one of our wards. It’s only a matter of time before other parts of our hospital become unsafe for treating patients.
“We now need to plan and prepare for the catastrophic failure of our buildings which could mean moving patient care into temporary buildings.
“If the health secretary thinks we can continue to care for patients for 10 years in this building, we invite Wes Streeting to come and see the state of the estate himself.”
