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Patricia Hewitt is an influential figure in UK politics. With extensive experience as a Member of Parliament and serving as Secretary of State for Health, she has made significant contributions to the country's healthcare system. Throughout her career, Hewitt has championed healthcare reforms, promoting patient-centric policies and striving for improved healthcare services. Besides her political accomplishments, Patricia Hewitt is recognized for her expertise in various fields, such as economics and social policy. Her expertise enables her to address critical issues affecting society, working towards inclusive growth and social justice. Discover more about Patricia Hewitt's contributions and impactful work in UK politics and healthcare.

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So there clearly is a sense in which the Labour Party here, certainly at State level is reaching out and connecting with people and reflecting the aspirations and needs of, you know the mass of ordinary Australians.

- Patricia Hewitt

You've got to respond to that and of course thinking through the role of a left party in the modern world, in the modern economy and society and having a policy response to that.

- Patricia Hewitt

I think he was absolutely right not to go to UN last week... First things first - that is, values and people here in their local communities, and remembering all politics is local, and trusting people more.

- Patricia Hewitt

You don't repair that relationship by sitting down and talking about trust or making promises. Actually, what rebuilds it is living it and doing things differently - and I think that is what is going to make the difference.

- Patricia Hewitt

The 2 million people who work in the NHS and social care are also themselves patients and users. I know they all want to treat patients and users the way they and their families would want to be treated and that is the purpose of our reforms.

- Patricia Hewitt

But clearly at the same time you've got to get out there and connect with voters and actually respond to the needs, the frustrations, whatever problems their now saying are not being adequately solved.