Officials admit the Conservative leadership contest set back plans to secure enough medicines in the event of a no-deal outcome
The Conservative party’s leadership election delayed crucial plans to secure the flow of key medical supplies in the event of a no-deal Brexit, senior government officials have revealed.
Despite the tight deadline to secure supplies before a possible no-deal Brexit at the end of this month, the summer contest to replace Theresa May set back plans to secure extra freight capacity by almost three weeks. The revelation came just days after warnings that no deal still poses risks to the NHS and care homes, despite extensive government planning.
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