Rishi Sunak has said that reading the testimonies of the infected blood victims has been “a very moving experience.”
The Prime Minister acknowledged that the hurt of the victims is not just historical but continues today as “every four days someone tragically loses their life as a result of what has happened in the past.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Prime Minister acknowledged that the hurt of the victims is not just historical but continues today as “every four days someone tragically loses their life as a result of what has happened in the past.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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00:00 I believe what has happened has been an appalling scandal.
00:03 I think thousands of people, obviously many in the room
00:05 today and others that the chair referred to who are watching,
00:09 have suffered for decades.
00:11 And they've suffered a layer of injustices, in fact.
00:15 And it hasn't just affected those people who have been
00:19 directly impacted and affected.
00:21 It's affected their families and friends and carers as well.
00:24 So it goes far beyond those who are directly impacted.
00:27 And as you just said, this is not just about historic wrongs.
00:31 People are suffering and being impacted today.
00:34 And I believe every four days, someone tragically
00:37 loses their life as a result of what has happened in the past.
00:41 And as I've been reading the testimonies of those involved,
00:46 affected, and infected, it's been a very moving experience
00:50 for me.
00:50 And I commend everyone who shared their testimonies
00:53 for their bravery.
00:54 Can't have been an easy thing to do,
00:55 but it's enabled this important work to take place.
00:59 And indeed, I'm pleased to be able to be here to contribute
01:02 to that important work.