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I wish pharmacy had more resources when funding was cut, says former health secretary

Jeremy Hunt displayed regret about the Conservative Government’s decision to slash pharmacy funding in December 2015.

12 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Everything is politics, says ex-pharmacy minister Steve Brine

All change hinges on political will, says former MP Steve Brine

09 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Hancock blames NHSE for community pharmacy’s initial Covid life assurance exclusion

Former health secretary Matt Hancock yesterday played down suggestions the Treasury was responsible during the Covid inquiry.

22 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist wins election in North Somerset as Labour end Tories’ 32-year stay

Sadik Al-Hassan became the Labour MP for North Somerset, ending Liam Fox’s 32-year stay as the Conservative MP.

05 Jul 2024 , 2 Min Article

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CPE: Tories’ pharmacy plans are positive but Lib Dems' ‘specific’ funding pledge is welcome

Community Pharmacy England chief executive Janet Morrison welcomed the Tories' manifesto but urged all parties to address "pharmacy’s funding crisis.”

11 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Conservative MP criticises Asda over closure of branch in Cornwall

Scott Mann accused Asda of making an “extremely disappointing” decision to close its branch in Bodmin at short notice.

15 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Ex-home secretary urges government to ‘grow’ Pharmacy First

Priti Patel told parliament this week the service is giving pharmacies “new business activities that importantly keep their footfall going."

15 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

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More pharmacists in Devon needed, says Tory council leader

Councillor John Hart also called for the creation of a pharmacy school in Devon so it can develop its “own specialists."

21 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy minister is ‘hugely interested’ in Tariff prices on prescriptions

Conservative MP Craig Mackinlay said Will Quince (pictured) is keen on his Bill but there are concerns in community pharmacy.

28 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Lack of government support for pharmacy criticised in the Lords

Labour peer Lord Hunt said it was “quite extraordinary” that the government is “doing so little to support the sector."

29 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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