Labour MP Dawn Butler's uncle dies after catching coronavirus in hospital
leadership candidate demanded the Government increase the number of tests, and explained her family were “devastated” but “angry”.
She said: "My uncle had a fall he didn't have COVID19. He caught it in hospital and has now sadly died from COVID19. Just a few weeks ago we buried his only Son.everyone who works in the hospitals without delay!" Fellow Labour MP Bell Riberiro-Addy sent her support, tweeting: "So sorry to hear this Dawn. My condolences to you and your family".Just days ago she tweeted: "The government are making excuses for not getting you the right equipment. This is a national scandal!
"And for people telling me to support the government I say. I will support all on the front line and so should you!"Only 8,000 were done yesterday too - and just 2,000 desperate health workers have had their tests.Britain's death toll rose by more than 500 yesterday - and is predicted to hit 1,000 a day by the weekend.
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