Lewisham East
LabourOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 83rd of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 6%. 54 contributions since 2024-09-09.
“…To give you an example, we looked at mental health in-patient settings. There is national guidance that says that people should not use risk assessment tools around self-harm, but when we looked we found that, on the ground, everyone was using these tools. We asked why that was, and we were given two reasons.”
Health Bill (First sitting) · 2026-06-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Alongside many inside the House and outside it, I condemn the attack on the Jewish-run ambulance service in Golders Green. The attack was clearly antisemitic, and it is right that the authorities treat it as such.”
Hatzola Ambulance Attack · 2026-03-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I saw that one of the difficulties that foster carers had was the assessment of children with special educational needs. It often made the placement and their home very vulnerable, and sometimes caused a placement to break down.”
Schools White Paper: Every Child Achieving and Thriving · 2026-02-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Chamber, and I trust that the Government will keep all these things in mind as they develop their NHS workforce plan.…”
Therapeutic Play and Children’s Healthcare · 2026-01-06 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I thank the Chancellor and her team for a very welcome Budget. This is our Government’s second successive Budget, and it is focused on addressing the cost of living. It will ensure that everyone pays their fair share towards public services, and it invests in communities up and down the country.”
Budget Resolutions · 2025-11-26 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I thank the hon. Member for all her comments. Over the last decade, the number of looked-after children in care has increased by 22% to 84,000. The previous Government have a lot to answer for.”
Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund · 2025-09-04 · Read on Hansard ↗
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