“…Finally, I pay tribute to the courageous Dr Susan Michaelis, who died of lobular breast cancer last week. Susan, with her husband Tristan, was a great campaigner for cancer patients, and she would have been so happy to see this cross-party campaign debated so sensitively today. May she rest in peace.”
Record by topic
- Cancer82nd of 64118.0
- Learning disability & autism469th of 9056.0
- Mental health491st of 8906.0
- Palliative & end of life care302nd of 5403.0
Also active on cancer
What they’ve said
“…Sandy and Bev, the KM approached me, because I am a local Kent MP and because I am a recent cancer survivor. In 2023, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Later that year, I underwent the first of three surgical operations to remove the cancer and reconstruct my body.”
Blue Badge Eligibility · 2025-07-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I beg to move, That this House has considered blue badge eligibility for cancer patients and people with life-altering illnesses. The issue that brings us here today was brought to my attention by Elli Hodgson, a local journalist with the Kent Messenger newspaper.”
Blue Badge Eligibility · 2025-07-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Blue badge applications take 12 to 15 weeks to be processed, which is far too long in terms of cancer timelines, and rejected applicants cannot reapply for six months. Again, that is incompatible with cancer treatments, where debilitating physical effects can quickly arise.”
Blue Badge Eligibility · 2025-07-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…a force for good, and that it is very important for our local authorities to be aware of the major benefits for mental health and physical health? They need to support the funding of these facilities.…”
Swimming Facilities · 2025-06-04 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing such an important debate. He has made the point about children a number of times. Does he agree that educating our girls and our boys about the importance of respecting themselves and each other is an important part of tackling not just knife crime but all crime? Does he also a…”
Knife Crime: Children and Young People · 2025-03-20 · Read on Hansard ↗
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