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99. Does Tony Blair have a point?

99. Does Tony Blair have a point?

Author: Steve Brine and guests May 28, 2026 Duration: 42:14
Prevention is the New Cure
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In a week that Tony Blair returned to UK headlines, James Bethell and Steve Brine wonder whether the former Prime Minister is right on healthcare (among other things) and will he have an influence over a potential Labour leadership contest?


This week’s episode also features Professor Adam Fox, Chair of the National Allergy Strategy Group, discussing Britain’s growing allergy crisis, anaphylaxis, food labelling, Owen’s Law, and why allergy care urgently needs reform.


You can find out more about the work of the National Allergy Strategy Group - and read their plan - here.


Also on today's episode:

  • Why heatwaves are becoming a major NHS challenge
  • Melanoma skin cancer cases
  • Ground-breaking lung cancer screening
  • A “one-and-done” cholesterol injection that could transform prevention
  • Why GLP-1 drugs are changing healthcare and politics


This episode is produced by Tim Pont and is part of the Shortbread Media family of podcasts.

Email: podcast@stevebrine.com

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Prevention is the New Cure is a health and politics podcast hosted by former UK Health Ministers Steve Brine & James Bethell. Drawing on their experience inside government, they unpack how political decisions shape the NHS, public health, fitness, and everyday wellbeing. Each week, listeners can expect thoughtful conversations on prevention - from tackling chronic disease and obesity to mental health, social care, and the future of healthcare funding. With candid reflections, behind-the-scenes insight, and expert guests, the show explores what needs to change so that staying well becomes as important as treating illness. Whether you follow health policy, work in the system, or just care about living longer, healthier lives, this is your place to listen episodes that challenge, inform, and inspire.
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