Keir Starmer, UK Labour leader, recently took a public HIV test, aiming to reduce stigma and encourage widespread testing. However, his move was criticized by GB News hosts Bev Turner and Andrew Pierce as outdated and unnecessary, given diminished stigma around HIV.
While Starmer wants leaders to promote testing, skeptics argue about relevance amid current health priorities. The event aligns with National HIV Testing Week, as England strives to end new HIV cases by 2030.
Richard Angell (@RichardAngell), praised Starmer, noting the move's historic impact as the first G7 leader to test publicly.
