Revealed: ex-director for tobacco giant advising UK government on cancer risks
Briefly

Dempsey's long tenure at PMI and her continued financial relationship with the company raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest in her advisory role.
Her active engagement on social media with PMI executives, coupled with her financial ties to the company, suggests possible influence on public health policies.
The appointment conflicts with a WHO treaty adopted by the UK, which aims to restrict tobacco industry involvement in public health decision-making.
Dempsey asserts compliance with all rules, emphasizing that her advisory contributions stem from her extensive experience, despite her ongoing financial ties to PMI.
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