It says 124bn in 2016 would be the equivalent of 155bn in 2023.
So, we're currently funding the NHS less today than we did in 2016 in real terms. The Brexit bus suggested an additional 18bn per year could be made available for the NHS. If this was the case, this would work out as an additional 22bn with inflation.
If we take 2016 and compare against 2023 for NHS budget, we see a figure of 124bn compared to a projected 152bn for this year.
If we use the bank of england inflation calculator (https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/monetary-policy/inflation/in...)
It says 124bn in 2016 would be the equivalent of 155bn in 2023.
So, we're currently funding the NHS less today than we did in 2016 in real terms. The Brexit bus suggested an additional 18bn per year could be made available for the NHS. If this was the case, this would work out as an additional 22bn with inflation.
Anyhow, lies, damn lies and statistics :)