“My Lords, first, it was a wonderful list from the noble Lord, Lord Bates, which I will also be printing a copy of, because it was very uplifting. I did not know Jo Cox. I never had the privilege of hearing her speak.”
Record by topic
- Mental health619th of 8904.0
- NHS waiting lists311th of 5464.0
- Cancer521st of 6432.0
- Learning disability & autism758th of 9052.0
- Public health & prevention585th of 7002.0
- Unpaid carers258th of 2962.0
Also active on nhs waiting lists
What they’ve said
“…ome the debate and the opportunity to speak in support of the Government’s approach to one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time. I do so not as a politician but as someone who has the personal experience of what it means to love somebody with a serious mental health condition.”
Mental Health Conditions: Diagnoses · 2026-06-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…More than 1.3 million households across England are currently on waiting lists for a social home. We simply do not have enough homes. The temporary accommodation bill alone should give us pause for concern. Government figures show that council spending on temporary accommodation reached £2.8 billion in 2024-25.”
Social Housing Bill [HL] · 2026-06-01 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Women still make up a disproportionate share of those in poverty, of unpaid carers, and of workers in insecure employment. Globally the picture is still darker. In too many places, girls are denied schooling, women are denied the vote and, scarily, more are exploited.”
International Women’s Day · 2026-03-06 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…h bipolar, he was a man of great kindness and creativity and an exceptional singer, whose life was cut short by cancer. His experience deepened my understanding of mental health, grief and the fragile line many people walk while still contributing richly to their families, workplaces and communities.”
Retail and Hospitality Sector · 2026-01-22 · Read on Hansard ↗
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Related media coverage
Recent UK press coverage of their topics — not necessarily quoting them directly.
- Accrington woman died while waiting 47 weeks for mental health talking therapyLancashire Telegraph
- Hotter summers, hidden harmsCentre for Mental Health
- Free fair to connect jobseekers with support servicesHerald Series