The party leader sets out a five-year plan at a cost of £4bn, saying the new legal right for patients would boost survival rates.
Sir Ed Davey has promised to introduce a guarantee for cancer patients to begin treatment within two months if his party holds the balance of power after the next general election.
"Far too many people are still waiting, far too long for a diagnosis, or to start treatment after being diagnosed. The source would not be drawn over whether the policy would be a deal breaker in any negotiations with Labour after the election, as the party continues toBut he did reveal the cost of the plan was £4bn over five years.Sir Ed underlined a number of health pledges the party has made over recent days during the speech - includingand bringing in mental health MOTs for vulnerable groups.
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