Infected Blood Inquiry: Sunak ‘moved’ by victims testimonies
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Infected Blood Inquiry: Sunak ‘moved’ by victims testimonies
Rishi Sunak has said that reading the testimonies of the infected blood victims has been “a very moving experience.”
The Prime Minister acknowledged that the hurt of the victims is not just historical but continues today as “every four days someone tragically loses their life as a result of what has happened in the past.” Report by Covellm.
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