Following an attack on Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green, the Department of Health and Social Care is taking action to support the charity and patients

UK Taxpayers to Fund Replacement Ambulances After Charity Arson Attack
UK Taxpayers to Fund Replacement Ambulances After Charity Arson Attack

In response to the attacks on Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green, north London, on Monday 23 March, the Secretary of State confirmed the government has arranged for replacement ambulances to be provided on loan from the London Ambulance Service and the UK taxpayers will cover the cost of replacements for the vehicles destroyed.

The loan ambulances will arrive today [24 March] and the replacements will be provided as soon as possible.

Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said:

Editor’s Note: Why UK taxpayers should be expected to cover this cost is unclear. Does Hatzola not carry third-party fire and theft insurance?