Oxford MP launches campaign for new £120m hospital maternity unit

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        September 10, 2026

Oxford MP launches campaign for new £120m hospital maternity unit

Good Morning Oxfordshire — 2026-09-10

The Oxford West MP said maternity services at the John Radcliffe Hospital can't be improved in a building which isn't 'fit for purpose'.
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Oxford MP launches campaign for new £120m hospital maternity unit
• The Oxford West MP said maternity services at the John Radcliffe Hospital can't be improved in a building which isn't 'fit for purpose'.
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