British Labour MP and former Minister of State for Employment
The NHS England rollout offers quick cholesterol tests and blood pressure checks in participating pharmacies for adults aged 40–84, with results emailed to patients. A pilot in north London found 19% at high risk and 88 started statins. The program aims to spot and reduce cardiovascular risk earlier.
Labour’s leadership bid faces intensified scrutiny as Andy Burnham is pressed to appoint more women to senior roles; a draft WPLP letter calls for gender equality measures, including a female deputy PM and a 50/50 ministerial split.