'How many more warriors will die': Rob Burrow's plea to government over missing £50m MND funding

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The Health Secretary has pledged to make an announcement on motor neurone disease research funding “in days”

“How many more warriors die before this stupid government give the 50m they said they would give,” Burrow said on Twitter.Challenged about the statement on BBC Breakfast, Health Secretary Steve Barclay said: “It’s a massive priority because I have so much respect for what Rob has done, for what Kevin has done, for Doddie Weir and Ed Slater the Gloucestershire and former England and Leicester player. It’s something I’ve taken a huge personal interest in.

“I prioritise that. I’m expecting to be in a position to announce something very, very shortly on that and really to address Rob’s concern.”MND charities and LifeArc on behalf of the United To End MND coalition, said in a statement: “We look forward to hearing more from Steve Barclay following his comments on BBC Breakfast this morning that there will be a further announcement in ‘days not weeks’ around the £50 million pledged by the Government last year for targeted MND research.

“This approach could be a way to access the £50 million while ensuring appropriate peer review and value for money.”

 

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