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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Politics
Dave Burke

Fatboy Slim and 31 MPs hit out at Suella Braverman over festival drug testing

Fatboy Slim and dozens of MPs and nightlife chiefs have written to Suella Braverman accusing the Home Office of a "shortsighted and dangerous" decision to block drug testing at music festivals.

The chart-topping DJ and producer warns that testing at events "undoubtedly saves lives" and "significantly reduces the risk of overdoses".

They accuse the Home Office of obstructing on-site testing by insisting licences are in place - but officials deny this, saying it has always been the case and it's down to organisers to work with local police on safe testing.

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