The NHS has been accused of 'taking the knee' to political correctness by advocating the benefits of marriages between cousins - despite it carrying an increased risk of birth defects.

The NHS has been accused of 'taking the knee' to political correctness by advocating the benefits of marriages between cousins - despite it carrying an increased risk of birth…

The Health Secretary says the NHS should apologise for suggesting first cousin marriages can offer benefits, despite the known risk of birth defects.