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Wes Streeting: “As Health Secretary, I announced regular health checks for firefighters, to catch occupational risks like lung cancer.”

On the recordJuly 12, 2026
As Health Secretary, I announced regular health checks for firefighters, to catch occupational risks like lung cancer.
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Wes Streeting
Labour Party

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Discussing health checks for firefighters.

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