David Baines
St Helens North
LabourOverall, 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 2024-07-18.
Record by topic
- Learning disability & autism166th of 96727.0
- Mental health470th of 8696.0
- Heart disease & stroke170th of 3873.0
- Health inequalities130th of 2773.0
- Maternity & neonatal227th of 4273.0
- Public health & prevention460th of 7343.0
What they’ve said
“…In a single stroke, talk of the so-called “Benefits Street” alienates and denigrates the millions of Britons who receive benefits, many of whom work. They are our neighbours and friends; the people we see day in, day out around our communities. As my hon.”
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill · 2026-02-03 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…£200,000 for armed forces charities and he has established the Standing Tall Foundation in St Helens, providing mental health support and counselling for veterans and non-veterans alike.”
Medal for Wounded Service Personnel · 2025-12-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…only will we have the measures in the curriculum review, but more certainty will be provided in the schools and SEND White Paper in the new year, and that all proposals to help all pupils, such as extending continuous provision throughout the whole of key stage 1, will be considered?…”
Curriculum and Assessment Review · 2025-11-05 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I could talk about the SEND crisis, the rise in child poverty or the number of young people who are not in education, employment or training. We could talk about the Conservatives’ legacy and hanging our heads in shame, but I do not think he would want to hear that.…”
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill · 2025-03-18 ·