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Lisa Topping, from Saffron Walden, Essex, sent a saliva sample to Atlas Biomed several years ago, paying around £100 for a personalised genetic report.

Saffron Cordery, of NHS Providers, which represents NHS managers, said the extra money was “incredibly welcome”.

She backed Brexit in the 2016 referendum before achieving her ambition of becoming an MP a year later, for the safe Conservative seat of Saffron Walden in Essex.

Kemi Badenoch has represented North West Essex - the seat was previously called Saffron Walden - since 2017 and was trade secretary and minister for women and equalities in the last government.

They left after painting the gate and walls saffron - a colour that is worn by many Hindu priests and is also the colour of flags of BJP and other Hindu parties.