Baggy Shanker
Derby South
Labour (Co-op)Overall, across health & social care this Parliament
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Ranks 470th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 37%. 13 contributions since 2024-10-08.
Record by topic
- Learning disability & autism257th of 96718.0
- Mental health226th of 86915.0
- NHS waiting lists198th of 5306.0
- Health inequalities130th of 2773.0
- Palliative & end of life care344th of 5733.0
- NHS & care workforce/staffing116th of 2953.0
What they’ve said
“…Harrison’s Hub, where it provides meals for those across communities, or its provision of mental health support to men who need it? The work it does in integrating our communities is vital.…”
Community Cohesion · 2026-03-03 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…That means hungry mornings, cold homes and kids who are four times more likely to face mental health problems by the time they are 11. What urgent action are the Government taking, across Government, to tackle child poverty and eliminate health inequalities so that all children can grow up in warmth and stability?…”
Children in Poverty · 2026-01-28 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Brave Derby veterans have contacted me. Those who suffer from mental health or are recovering from PTSD are really concerned about the negative effect that fireworks have on their lives. I am sure that the hon.”
Sale of Fireworks · 2026-01-19 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…left to pay sky-high energy bills, left waiting for their kids’ education, health and care plans in a buckling special educational needs system, and left out of our city’s success as a manufacturing powerhouse.”
Budget Resolutions · 2025-12-01 · Read on Hansard ↗