Good Morning Britain was back on our screens for this week's final instalment of the daytime programme on Friday.
Fronted by Kate Garraway and Ed Balls, viewers tuned in for news, politics and weather, as well as hearing what an array of guests had to say. And a conversation about the national GP crisis soon became heated.
It comes as the new health secretary Thérèse Coffey has demanded anyone who wants to see a GP should be able to do so within two weeks.
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GMB's regular guest, GP Dr Amir Khan, said: "People should be able to be seen on the same day if it's an emergency, I don't think people should have to wait two weeks in any instance. I think that's too long, but that's not the point. There aren't enough GPs. We're six thousands GPs short."
He went on to say thousands have left the profession in recent years. Dr Khan said he was "disappointed" by Ms Coffey's statement.
Former Conservative parliamentary candidate Iain Dale was in the studio to have his say, but as he began to speak about NHS investment levels under the Tories, he was shut down by Ed.
Mr Dale said: "When the Conservatives came in, in 2010, about £100bn a year was being spent on the NHS, it's now roughly £150bn". Ed interjected with: "Oh, come on. Since 2010, compared with the previous 50 years, the NHS has had a slower growth in resources.
"There are more people, living longer, needing more extensive treatment, and we've always had it rise 3% a year, and it's been going at half that".
Fans were thrilled, and took to Twitter to praise Ed. Steph said: "Ed Balls with the actual facts and figures there. What a guy".
Paul said: "Iain Dale on levels of NHS spending since 2010... corrected by Ed Balls!". Roy said: "Very happy that Ed Balls corrected him!!"
As the conversation continued, Kate Garraway was forced to interrupt. Touching her earpiece, she said: "I'm getting shouted at to stop talking, Iain. And if I'm getting shouted at that means I have to interrupt you, I'm sorry."
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV and the ITV Hub
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