Using the words of her husband, Motor Neurone Disease sufferer Rob Burrow, his wife Lindsey says the government will have “blood on its hands” if it does not dedicate more funding - and quickly - to the disease.
Yesterday, the Daily Mirror supported calls for both former Rugby League superstar Rob, 40, and his friend and ex-teammate Kevin Sinfield, 42, to be knighted for their joint crusade to raise crucial awareness and funds for MND research and care.
Responding this morning, Health Secretary Steve Barclay praised their “remarkable characters”, adding the government had committed £50million to the cause and work was under way.
