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Archie Goodburn, 25, meets Andy Burnham after tearful plea for brain cancer research money

Archie Goodburn, 25, meets Andy Burnham after tearful plea for brain cancer research money

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Goodburn has three inoperable brain tumours and wants a national brain cancer lead, plus clinical trials from the US, Australia and China brought to the UK. Burnham got in touch on social media after Goodburn's emotional BBC Breakfast appearance, and the pair meet at Downing Street. Charity Brain Tumour Research says charities fund over 75% of UK brain tumour research, with government at 25%.

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