John Major’s ‘bad luck’ comment on infected blood scandal angers victims

Former prime minister tells inquiry no amount of money could compensate for what happened

Campaigners for victims of the infected blood scandal have been left angry, annoyed and frustrated" at comments by the former prime minister Sir John Major, who said those affected had incredibly bad luck".

To gasps from those present at the infected blood inquiry in London, Major suggested no amount of money could have offered true compensation for what happened.