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'Day of shame' says Prime Minister as he apologises to infected blood scandal victims

'Day of shame' says Prime Minister as he apologises to infected blood scandal victims

Released Monday, 20th May 2024
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'Day of shame' says Prime Minister as he apologises to infected blood scandal victims

'Day of shame' says Prime Minister as he apologises to infected blood scandal victims

'Day of shame' says Prime Minister as he apologises to infected blood scandal victims

'Day of shame' says Prime Minister as he apologises to infected blood scandal victims

Monday, 20th May 2024
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"On behalf of this and every government stretching back to the 1970s, I am truly sorry." These were the words of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as he responded to the publication of the Infected Blood Inquiry's final report. Sir Brian Langstaff, chair of the inquiry, found the authorities exposed people to unacceptable risks in administering tainted blood products, and at times covered up the scandal.

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