DrIt is interesting how during August when many people have their eye off the ball the realities of government policy are quietly revealed.  This story demonstrates that, despite its pre-election promises, David Cameron’s government are not committed to providing cancer drugs to those in desperate  need.

In fact as this article demonstrates the goal posts are being moved constantly, the budget for cancer drugs is being revised downwards and only a fraction of people with cancer will receive the life prolonging drugs that they need.