EASINGTON MP Grahame Morris has warned the Government about the risk to medical research charities hit by Covid-19.

Mr Morris is one of several MPs who made representations to the chancellor highlighting the serious impact of the pandemic on medical research charities.

Last month, the Government announced a £750m package of support for frontline charities.

However, as medical research charities do not provide commissioned frontline services, they are unlikely to benefit from this support.

Many medical research charities rely solely on supporters and fundraisers to finance their vital research and campaign work. However, owing to social distancing guidelines, fundraising has dropped significantly since the Covid-19 outbreak.

Grahame Morris MP said, “While I welcome the Government’s provision for frontline charities, the position of medical research charities, who will not benefit from this financial support, is extremely concerning.

“These charities carry out vital work; financial disruption will be devastating for the sector and for the people who benefit significantly from their work.

The Government cannot allow medical research charities to fall through the net during this crisis.”