Streeting says he takes Leeds maternity care inquiry concerns 'extremely seriously'
The health secretary will meet bereaved families on Monday, as delay into maternity care probe drags on.
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"Losing a baby is devastating beyond words, and you deserve not just answers, but a process you can trust."
— Wes Streeting , Politician
"When we've met with the secretary of state, he is often saying the right things to us, but it isn't translating into what is proposed for the inquiry by the Department of Health."
— Fiona Winser-Ramm , Activist
Key People
Dan Ramm is a bereaved parent involved in advocacy for maternity care reforms in Leeds.
Donna Ockenden is one of the UK’s most senior midwives leading a major inquiry into maternity failures in Nottingham.
Fiona Winser-Ramm is a bereaved parent advocating for improved maternity care following her daughter's death.
Leader of the Labour Party and Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras.
Wes Streeting is the UK Health Secretary known for his focus on improving safety for cosmetic procedures.
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The health secretary will meet bereaved families on Monday, as delay into maternity care probe drags on.
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