FORMER Stroud MP David Drew has penned a blog expressing his views about the future of the NHS.

Writing on Facebook, the veteran Labour politician discusses the implications of the Government’s healthcare reforms for the way NHS is run and managed.

In his post, Cllr Drew, who recently launched his 2015 parliamentary campaign to re-take the Stroud seat from Conservative MP Neil Carmichael, argues against further privatisation of the health service and warns that 'this is a crucial moment for the NHS’.

To read Cllr Drew’s blog visit: www.facebook.com/daviddrew2015