Burnham urged to ditch ‘dangerous’ UK-US NHS drug deal
Andy Burnham has been urged to abandon a controversial UK-US NHS drug deal that health groups warn may lead to 229,000 excess deaths by 2036. A coalition of 19 organizations claims the agreement prioritizes pharmaceutical profits over patient care, as £45 billion could be diverted from essential NHS services. The warning comes as Burnham prepares for a potential leadership.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 13:56 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 14:10 UTC
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