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Davey accuses Trump of overseeing 'biggest threat to fight against cancer'
- Sir Ed Davey delivered a keynote speech at the Liberal Democrats' 2025 conference in Bournemouth calling on the UK to boost cancer research funding and attract US scientists.
- He denounced the US government's cuts to biomedical research grants, especially under Donald Trump's administration, which canceled hundreds of cancer research projects.
- Davey proposed a fellowship scheme and discounted visas for affected US scientists to relocate to UK institutions and continue their work amid the 'anti-science agenda.'
- He urged the UK to take a leading role by pledging to support cancer research if the US government does not, and pointed out that a survey found three-quarters of American scientists are considering relocating abroad.
- The Liberal Democrats' plan implies the UK could fill gaps left by US cuts, potentially leading global cancer research, although details and funding for the visa scheme remain unclear.
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Sir Ed Davey will appeal to US experts fleeing a so-called "anti-science agenda" to come to the UK and help with curing cancer.
The Lib Dem leader and MP for Kingston is expected to use his speech at the party's conference to call for a dedicated scheme to attract American scientists. Sir Ed is expected to warn that Donald Trump's policies are the "biggest threat to the fight against cancer".
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