Tory critics of Cameron lead battle to chair health select committee The choice of an outspoken MP could be uncomfortable for prime minister in run-up to election expected to focus on NHS. Two fiercely independent female Tory MPs who have been strongly critical of David Cameron over aspects of NHS policy will do battle this week to chair the powerful Commons health select committee in a close contest that is being watched nervously by ministers. Outspoken former GP Sarah Wollaston and MP for Bristol North West, Charlotte Leslie, have both rallied strong cross-party support, pledging to champion patients interests, rather than be in the pocket of government or the medical profession. The election of a fearless Tory MP prepared take on ministers where necessary and hold the NHS to account, is an uncomfortable prospect for Cameron in the run-up to a general election in which Labour wants to make the health service a central issue. On the eve of hustings in the Commons on Monday, Leslie stepped up efforts to win backing from Labour and Lib Dem as well as Tory colleagues, by tearing into Cameron and the health secretary, Jeremy Hunt, for refusing to fire former NHS chief executive Sir David Nicholson, and for allowing him to retire early with a fat pension following the Mid-Staffs care scandal. theguardian/uk-news/2014/jun/14/tory-critics-cameron-battle-health-select-committee
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