More or Less: Behind the Stats

NHS waiting lists, Voter ID and measuring divorce

05.24.2023 - By BBC Radio 4Play

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The government has trumpeted a big fall in those waiting over 18 months for hospital treatment in England. But total numbers on waiting lists have hit a new high. Also we look at how much impact the introduction of Voter ID had on turnout in May's English local elections. We ask whether Portugal really has a divorce rate of 94%. And we remember mathematician Dr Vicky Neale of Oxford University, who has died at the age of 39.

The government has trumpeted a big fall in those waiting over 18 months for hospital treatment in England. But total numbers on waiting lists have hit a new high. Also we look at how much impact the introduction of Voter ID had on turnout in May's English local elections. We ask whether Portugal really has a divorce rate of 94%. And we remember mathematician Dr Vicky Neale of Oxford University, who has died at the age of 39. Presenter: Tim Harford

Series Producer: Jon Bithrey

Reporters: Josephine Casserly, Octavia Woodward, Ellie House

Sound Engineer: James Beard

Production Co-ordinator: Brenda Brown

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