Biography
Derek Twigg has engaged on health and social care through two debate speeches, raising concerns about cancer care and NHS provision. In a February 2025 debate on the National Cancer Plan, drawing on personal experience of losing his wife to cancer, he called for improved pain relief management for cancer patients including weekend provision. He has also spoken more broadly in support of Labour's healthcare agenda following the 2024 election.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“As someone who lost his wife to cancer, I know the dire circumstances that a cancer diagnosis can bring. It is right that cancer plans should focus on the best outcomes: improving the amount of time that people live for, or having a cure.”
Record by topic
- Cancer365th of 6223.0
- Mental health654th of 8803.0
- NHS waiting lists323rd of 5343.0
What they’ve said
“…I hope that they will be somewhat relieved and pleased to see this progress. Tackling the mental health crisis and modernising the Mental Health Act to make it fit for the 21st century will help deliver the Government’s mission to see people live healthy lives for longer, and will put patients at the centre of decision…”
Debate on the Address · 2024-07-17 · Read on Hansard ↗
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