A message from Sharon Graham General Secretary of Unite the Union

“Friends

What women know from the generations that came before us – from those who stood up and fought for the right to work, good pay and conditions – is that we don’t get what we want just because it is the right thing to do. We have to fight for it.

The Liverpool Women’s Hospital is one of those fights. A jewel in the crown of the NHS that is under attack. A lifeline for women, babies, and families across the North West. It is the sole specialist trust of its kind in the UK, delivering vital care and support.

So of course, I join you in fighting for this institution and rejecting any attempt to dilute or dismantle these services.

And we know that this fight is part of a bigger battle to save our NHS from the forces of capitalism and austerity that have been waged against it for many years.

Never forget – this is a battle we cannot afford to lose.

So be assured – Unite stands with you – everyone here rallying to protect this fantastic institution. Liverpool Women’s Hospital must remain as a beacon for women’s healthcare. We must fight to save it. We must fight to save our NHS. And we must win.