PRIME Minister David Cameron insisted he is “committed” to pushing through NHS reforms, as he met healthcare professionals in Downing Street.

There were angry scenes as Health Secretary Andrew Lansley arrived at Number 10, with protesters accusing him of trying to privatise the NHS.

The meeting sparked controversy after a string of prominent health bodies – including eight royal colleges – which have criticised the Health and Social Care Bill revealed they had not been invited.

Meanwhile, Labour leader Ed Miliband accused the Government of adopting a “bunker mentality” to reforms, calling on the PM to dump the Bill and convene new talks on the future of the NHS bringing together all sides of the debate.

Speaking as the meeting ended, Mr Cameron said that there were “a few myths we need to bust” about the planned reforms.

He insisted he would not be blown off course: “I am committed to the changes and committed to taking them through.