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LabourOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
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Ranks 624th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 49%. 13 contributions since 2024-10-10.
“…Over 306,000 people are currently on rural waiting lists, and at current building rates it would take nearly 90 years to clear that backlog. Rural development is always more challenging due to the availability of land, amenities and resources, but low replacement rates against right-to-buy sales have exacerbated these…”
Social Housing Bill [HL] · 2026-06-01 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…their continued emphasis on skills, innovation and improving opportunity across the education system, including SEND reform. I will focus on higher education, an area in which the United Kingdom remains a global leader, and which is essential to the delivery of the Government’s ambitions for growth, productivity and in…”
King’s Speech · 2026-05-19 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I know that I will not be the only speaker whose family has been touched by cancer. Seeing much-loved family members or friends suffer is the reason we can all agree that patients deserve timely diagnosis and the best possible treatment.”
Cancer Outcomes in the UK · 2026-04-21 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Without these homes, more people face homelessness, longer stays in hospital or in-patient mental health units or homes that do not meet their care needs. Will the Minister assure us that supported housing will feature prominently within the Government’s forthcoming homelessness and long-term housing strategies? I want…”
Autumn Budget 2025 · 2025-12-04 ·
“…le disadvantages linked to insufficient quality accommodation on sites—not only poor education and physical and mental health outcomes but a sense of social exclusion from the wider community. The dearth of GRT sites and accommodation can cause conflict and tension.”
Renters’ Rights Bill · 2025-05-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, 73% of delayed discharges from mental health hospitals are due to a lack of appropriate supported housing step-down services. With bed occupancy rates of 94%, the increasing pressure is driving up the inappropriate use of out-of-area placements.”
Safe Housing and Hospital Discharge · 2025-03-19 · Read on Hansard ↗
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