'No child should die of measles'

The death of a child from measles in Liverpool shows that the nation needs to "redouble its efforts" to vaccinate more children, according to Wes Streeting.

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The Health Secretary stressed that vaccines "save lives" and said the Government will be carrying out work throughout the remainder of the year to boost uptake.

It follows reports on July 13 that a youngster, who was ill with measles and other health problems and was receiving treatment at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, had died.

The Health Secretary appeared in front of MPs last week as the Health and Social Care Committee scrutinised the Government's 10-year health plan.