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Jesy Nelson slams ‘unfair’ SMA rollout as star heads to parliament for crucial debate (opens original article in a new tab)

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Jesy Nelson criticized the 'unfair' rollout of SMA tests, calling it a 'postcode lottery' and attending a parliamentary debate on the issue.

  • Jesy Nelson criticized the 'unfair' rollout of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) tests
  • complaining about the 'postcode lottery' effect
  • She launched a petition with over 150,000 signatures
  • The petition will be debated in parliament on 22 June
  • She is concerned that 72% of England will be covered
  • Some babies may not be screened based on location

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