Government faces Tory rebellion over infected blood compensation
The Government faces a rebellion by Tory MPs over calls for a new body to help infected blood victims, with backbenchers set to join forces with Labour on payouts over the scandal.
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer indicated on Monday that ministers are unlikely to shift position, insisting that it was “appropriate” to wait until the ongoing inquiry has concluded.
Shadow chancellor confirmed Labour will and hepatitis C through contaminated blood products in the 1970s and 1980s.
