Andy Burnham to meet swimmer Archie Goodburn after emotional plea on BBC Breakfast

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn has described his upcoming meeting with prime minister Andy Burnham as a "unique opportunity for change". The 25-year-old athlete, who was diagnosed with an oligodendroglioma at age 22, will meet with Mr Burnham following an emotional appeal calling for greater action on brain tumours. Goodburn noted his advocacy work has "opened doors to have conversations at the highest level of government about the injustices faced by the brain tumour community".