US EditionLiberal Democrat conference: Sir Ed Davey pledges two-month cancer treatment guarantee in closing speech
- Sir Ed Davey, the leader of the Liberal Democrat party, has promised to introduce a guarantee for cancer patients to receive treatment within two months if his party holds the balance of power after the next general election. This comes as a response to the "Conservative chaos" in government that has led to unacceptable delays in cancer treatment.
- The Liberal Democrats have proposed a new legal right for cancer patients to receive treatment within two months of an urgent referral in England. Under their proposals, this guarantee would be written into law. The party also plans to invest £4bn in NHS cancer treatment over the next five years, which includes funding for more staff and equipment.
- Sir Ed Davey spoke passionately about his personal experience of losing both his parents to cancer and emphasized that cancer would be a top priority for Lib Dem MPs.
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Liberal Democrat conference: Sir Ed Davey pledges two-month cancer treatment guarantee in closing speech
Sir Ed Davey has promised to introduce a guarantee for cancer patients to begin treatment within two months if his party holds the balance of power after the next general election.
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Ed Davey pledges legal guarantee on cancer waiting times
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