David Burton-Sampson
Southend West and Leigh
LabourOverall, 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.
Record by topic
- Mental health66th of 86948.0
- Learning disability & autism314th of 96715.0
- Cancer123rd of 61312.0
- NHS waiting lists198th of 5306.0
- Palliative & end of life care231st of 5736.0
- Public health & prevention299th of 7346.0
- A&E & ambulance response100th of 2483.0
- Health inequalities130th of 2773.0
- Dementia106th of 2453.0
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 ↗
“…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 ↗
“…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 ↗