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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ted Hennessey

Rob Burrow criticises ‘stupid’ Government over MND funding

PA Wire

Rob Burrow has criticised the “stupid” Government over funding for those with motor neurone disease, as he paid tribute to rugby player Doddie Weir following his death.

The former Leeds and Great Britain scrum-half, who is now confined to a wheelchair because of the disease, praised Weir for his work in helping to raise funds for MND research, calling him a “friendly giraffe”.

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