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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca Thomas,Tara Cobham and David Maddox

Infected blood scandal inquiry: Betrayal, lies and chilling cover-up as Rishi Sunak describes ‘day of shame’

Aaron Chown/PA Wire

After decades of tragic deaths and deceit, a report has exposed a massive cover-up of the biggest healthcare failure in British history, in what Rishi Sunak acknowledged was “a day of shame”.

The final report of the Infected Blood Inquiry, pointed the finger at politicians, doctors and civil servants for a chilling cover-up of a scandal that led to the deaths and suffering that continue to this day.

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