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Andy Burnham's father died from dementia; he welcomes a new global drug trial

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham says finding effective drugs for dementia is a national priority after his father, Roy, died from the disease in September. He welcomed a new global drug trial, which is the first of its kind. The trial aims to find treatments that work against dementia.

By BriefTea Editorial · 22 October 2026 at 2:09

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