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Heart unit axed

The children's heart surgery unit is to close. But campaigners say they will continue to fight to keep it open

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MP vows to fight on for heart unit

The MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough has vowed to keep up the fight against the closure of Leeds General Infirmary’s Children’s heart surgery unit that was announced earlier today.

I have campaigned hard with a lot of passionate people, so as you can expect, we are all sad to hear the news.But this isn’t the end of the road. With local MPs, I will be looking at all the options one of which could be to take the decision to judicial review.I will continue to support the heart unit all the way and work with campaigners to ensure it stays open.All those who have been involved in this campaign must be praised for their hard work and I’m sure none of them will give up hope.

– Andrew Jones, MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough

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