I knew that Reform could not resist fluffing this one.
"Zia Yusuf has been monstered after he complained about black men being offered screening for prostate cancer.Reform UK’s home affairs spokesman said it was further evidence that the UK is a “two tier country” following the murder of Henry Nowak.The 18-year-old was arrested and handcuffed as he lay dying after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa, who had falsely accused him of racism.Ministers announced earlier this week that black men aged between 45 and 74 will be offered prostate cancer screening because they have double the risk of contracting the disease compared to the general population.Reacting on X, Yusuf said: “On the day the whole political establishment claims we do not live in a two tier country, they announce this. Note, the NHS makes NO drugs available exclusively to white people.”However, social media users – including politicians from all parties – condemned Yusuf’s attempt to create racial division about a potentially life-saving NHS initiative.Former Lib Dem leader Tim Farron said: “Are there any doctors who belong to Reform UK who can quetly tell Zia to stop being a wazzock about this stuff?”Labour MP and trained surgeon Dr Zubir Ahmed said: “How can someone as thick as you aspire to hold any form of public office? Please go and ask your father how medical screening works, it’s time you were educated.”Fellow Labour MP Luke Charters said: “What is wrong with you? Black men are at significantly higher risk of prostate cancer. This isn’t ‘two-tier Britain’. It’s basic medicine.”Tory MP Ben Obese-Jecty advised Yusuf to speak to Dr David Bull, a GP who was until recently Reform’s chairman.Tory councillor Festus Akinbusoye said: “Bro. Have you lost your mind? Do you understand how targeted medical intervention works? What is wrong with you Zia? Seriously!”Other social media users joined in the near-universal condemnation of Yusuf’s remarks." (Huff Post today)
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