“…There are 65,000 families on the social housing waiting list. I am sure the Minister will say that the West Midlands combined authority has received somewhere in the region of £400 million to develop and build 3,000 additional homes, which of course is welcome, but when we contrast the numbers with the requirements, it…”
Record by topic
- Learning disability & autism255th of 90517.5
- Mental health255th of 89015.0
- NHS waiting lists105th of 54312.0
- A&E & ambulance response36th of 2729.0
- Public health & prevention187th of 7009.0
- NHS & care workforce/staffing41st of 3149.0
- Adult social care & reform113th of 3976.0
- Cancer247th of 6416.0
- Heart disease & stroke82nd of 4076.0
- Respiratory (asthma/COPD)49th of 1463.0
- Diabetes68th of 1993.0
- Health inequalities141st of 2993.0
- Elderly care & frailty77th of 2493.0
- Hospital discharge / bed-blocking45th of 1453.0
- Dementia112th of 2633.0
Also active on a&e & ambulance response
What they’ve said
“…I recently visited my local hospital—unfortunately, a family member needed emergency treatment, so I was in an A&E department—and it was shocking. Hospitals and A&E departments are already in crisis.”
Extreme Heat: Preparedness · 2026-07-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Construction companies, health trusts and care homes are facing chronic staff shortages. Universities are also under pressure, as tougher restrictions on international students reduce applications and cut vital tuition income.”
Improving the UK Visa System · 2026-06-03 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I welcome these fairly comprehensive proposals, which I hope will seek to help young people who are either in the criminal fraternity or on the cusp of entering it. We all know that prevention is better than a cure—the old adage, “idle hands become a devil’s workshop” comes to mind.”
Youth Justice · 2026-05-18 · Read on Hansard ↗
“May I first extend my thoughts and prayers to the victims of Epstein? I commend the bold and courageous contributions of Labour Members who will be voting for the motion. I was elected as an independent Member of Parliament to represent the people of Birmingham Perry Barr without fear and without favour.”
Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privileges · 2026-04-28 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I hesitate to interrupt the Minister’s final remarks, but will he shed some light on the strike by young junior doctors? Queen Elizabeth hospital in my constituency serves many local residents.”
Junior Doctors’ Foundation Programme · 2026-04-22 · Read on Hansard ↗
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Related media coverage
Recent UK press coverage of their topics — not necessarily quoting them directly.
- Women and girls help shape North Yorkshire health and wellbeing planHarrogate Informer
- Accrington woman died while waiting 47 weeks for mental health talking therapyLancashire Telegraph
- Hotter summers, hidden harmsCentre for Mental Health