Normand: How many are there in a book? ruse motilium 10 introduction The situation with Basildon hospital is a culmination of years of neglect and mismanagement, all this political posturing by both Labour and Tory MP’s will do nothing but prolong any resolution to the problem, rather than point scoring against each other why not put your heads together and come up with a workable plan that will see Basildon Hospital become something that the local residents can trust to look after their health and welfare.