David Burton-Sampson is the Labour MP for Southend West and Leigh, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
Overall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 265th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 21%. 24 contributions since 2024-09-11.
What they’ve raised
David Burton-Sampson has engaged with health and social care topics primarily through debate speeches, with particular focus on mental health issues including racial inequalities in mental health services, men's mental health, and safeguarding concerns within mental health detention. His contributions have addressed specific cases and legislative detail, notably during Mental Health Bill debates, while also welcoming NHS investment in his constituency including radiotherapy equipment and GP surgery expansion. He has also contributed to debates on assisted dying legislation and dementia care, reflecting a broader engagement across multiple health policy areas.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
Record by topic
- Mental health66th of 86748.0
- Learning disability & autism301st of 89812.0
- Cancer123rd of 61312.0
- NHS waiting lists198th of 5306.0
- Assisted dying111th of 3476.0
- Palliative & end of life care205th of 5526.0
- Public health & prevention249th of 6836.0
- A&E & ambulance response100th of 248
What they’ve said
“May I start by saying what an honour it is to speak in this debate and in other similar diversity, equality and inclusion debates? I love the fact that across this House, so many Members come together to support the right cause.”
Pride Month · 2026-06-04 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…public ownership both our train lines, which will soon be part of Great British Railways, and opened the first community diagnostic centre in our city, which is having a huge impact, providing testing early and late, seven days a week, and getting people diagnosed much quicker.”
Debate on the Address · 2026-05-13 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…gy launched yesterday, starting to address head on the issues that I have raised, with £3.6 million invested in suicide prevention projects for middle-aged men as well as expanding mental health teams in schools and a partnership with the Premier League’s “Together Against Suicide” initiative with the brilliant Samarit…”
International Men’s Day · 2025-11-20 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Movember is one of many great organisations focusing on men’s health, including improving men’s mental health. I am growing this Mo to highlight a plight that many of us will have been touched by: not just poor mental health but male suicide.”
International Men’s Day · 2025-11-20 · Read on Hansard ↗