'Normal birth drive' criticism removed from maternity report, expert claims
Dr Bill Kirkup says he resigned from a government-commissioned review into NHS maternity services over the omission.
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"I don't think it's right that we should push this under the covers."
— Dr Bill Kirkup , Academic
"These events raise profound questions about the integrity and independence of the review process."
— James Titcombe , Activist
Key People
Baroness Amos is a political figure tasked with chairing a national maternity inquiry.
Dr Bill Kirkup is a former member of the inquiry team into NHS maternity services and chaired important maternity reviews.
James Titcombe is a maternity safety campaigner who lost his son due to poor maternity care.
Leah Hazard is an author and midwife who welcomed the conclusion of the Amos review.
Sir Jeremy Hunt is a British politician and former culture secretary.
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Dr Bill Kirkup says he resigned from a government-commissioned review into NHS maternity services over the omission.
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