Rossendale and Darwen
LabourOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 58th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 4%. 64 contributions since 2024-07-23.
“My right hon. Friend the Member for Makerfield (Andy Burnham) has made it clear that reindustrialisation will be a key priority for this Government, but in order to be meaningful this must be done with true ambition, delivering good jobs, hope and opportunity in every part of the country, including the small towns of R…”
Business of the House · 2026-07-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…It has been one of the starkest examples of corridor care, and I could tell so many stories of constituents suffering the indignities and poor care that are the inevitable consequence of that.”
NHS Corridor Care · 2026-07-08 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…In a year’s time, I intend to be standing here after we have together ended corridor care in Blackburn A&E for good, and I hope the Minister and the Department of Health continue to share this commitment.”
NHS Corridor Care · 2026-07-08 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…They have been working hard and with real focus to address the underlying drivers of corridor care, such as safe and timely discharge, and the presence of senior clinicians. This is not about quick fixes but about looking to end the practice for good. So far, waits of 12 hours-plus have reduced by 18%.”
NHS Corridor Care · 2026-07-08 · Read on Hansard ↗
“As we have this debate about budgets and the figures being spent on sport, one key question keeps leaping out. As has been said by colleagues, we know that sport and physical activity is one of the things that can best maintain good health and prevent ill health.”
Culture, Media And Sport · 2026-06-30 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…The reports makes many powerful recommendations—I welcome the action plan and the maternity commissioner—but the Government must retain responsibility for the ultimate outcomes.”
National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation · 2026-06-30 · Read on Hansard ↗
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