Lewisham Hospital victory
Judgement due in review of Health Secretary's decision to close services at Lewisham hospital.
Victory for Lewisham Hospital campaigners
In a single moment this morning, campaigners trying to save Lewisham Hospital from cuts to services knew their work had been worth it.
The High Court ruled the Health Secretary Jeremey Hunt had acted beyond his powers when he decided that the casualty and maternity units at Lewisham should be downgraded. The government will now appeal. Ria Chatterjea reports.
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