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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Steven Morris

Pharmacist at former Sunak family chemist wary of PM’s health plans

Bassett Pharmacy in Southampton.
Bassett Pharmacy in Southampton, which used to be run by Rishi Sunak’s mother. Photograph: Ollie Thompson/Solent News & Photo Agency

There is no plaque outside Bassett Pharmacy in Southampton to indicate this was once run by the prime minister’s mother but there is a sign round the back that gives the game away: “Parking for Sunak Pharmacy customers.”

Inside, the pharmacist Jithender Ballepu was expressing reservations about Rishi Sunak’s plans for chemist shops to provide prescriptions for millions of patients in England.

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