Dr Lauren Sullivan is the Labour MP for Gravesham, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. She is Chair of the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology Board.
Overall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 276th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 22%. 24 contributions since 2024-07-24.
What they’ve raised
Dr Sullivan has engaged extensively on health and social care through 23 debate speeches covering topics including cancer diagnoses, SEND provision, meningitis vaccination, and rare diseases, drawing on her background as a scientist and former teacher. Her contributions have focused particularly on cancer diagnosis delays, exemplified by a case of a local teacher waiting nearly two years for a facial tumour diagnosis, and on special educational needs provision in Kent where she previously served on scrutiny committees. She has also contributed to discussions on vaccine development, blue badge eligibility for families with children undergoing cancer treatment, and global health initiatives including work on neglected tropical diseases.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
Record by topic
- Learning disability & autism154th of 89824.0
- Cancer123rd of 61312.0
- Mental health380th of 8679.0
- Maternity & neonatal203rd of 4275.5
- Diabetes65th of 1863.0
- Rare diseases79th of 1983.0
- NHS waiting lists311th of 5303.0
What they’ve said
“I associate myself with the Deputy Prime Minister’s remarks and pay tribute to Jo Cox. I also wish the England men’s team all the best tonight—may they follow the winning example of the Lionesses and the Scotland men’s team. Does my right hon.”
Engagements · 2026-06-17 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Children’s voices are being silenced—the voices of children with special educational needs are missing in this space. Within the court system, a lack of education and expertise means that people do not always understand why children’s behaviour changes when they are distressed, especially when they are unable to commun…”
Family Justice System: Domestic Abuse and Safeguarding · 2026-05-21 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I welcome the Government’s commitment, set out in the King’s Speech, to drive innovation in the energy sector and deliver clean and more secure energy for future generations. Gravesham is stepping forward to meet the challenge.”
Energy Security · 2026-05-19 · Read on Hansard ↗
“This Saturday, the streets of Gravesend will be filled with vibrancy and colour with the Vaisakhi celebration and religious procession through the town. British Sikhs, the cornerstone of whose faith is selfless service, have made such a positive contribution to Gravesham and across the UK.”
Business of the House · 2026-04-16 ·