Labour says it has evidence the NHS would be at risk under a post-Brexit trade deal with the US.

At a press conference in London, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said he had a 451-page dossier showing talks had taken place on drug pricing and NHS access.

He warned it could lead to the health service paying more for drugs and “runaway privatisation”.

The Tories accused Mr Corbyn of lying and said the NHS was not at risk under a future trade deal.

In the Conservative manifesto, published at the weekend, the party explicitly stated neither the price paid for drugs nor the services provided would be “on the table”.

This is all going to be furiously disputed throughout the day, no question.

It’s important, though, that Jeremy Corbyn doesn’t provide evidence that ministers have agreed that the health service should be part of a trade deal with US.

But details of discussions about the demands of US pharmaceutical companies will still be motivating for Labour voters worried about the NHS.

“Not for sale” has been the biggest mantra at Labour events, even though the Tories have always furiously denied that the NHS is in any way “up for sale”. Read more

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