“I am sure that I speak for all right hon. and hon. Members when I say that it is a privilege to serve our constituents in this place. We have a multifaceted role. There are many things that Back- Bench MPs can do in this place—some are welcome, and some are perhaps not so welcome.”
Record by topic
- Mental health168th of 89021.0
- NHS waiting lists57th of 54318.0
- Learning disability & autism308th of 90512.0
- Heart disease & stroke29th of 40712.0
- Cancer193rd of 6419.0
- Public health & prevention260th of 7006.0
- GP access95th of 2473.0
- A&E & ambulance response118th of 2723.0
- Diabetes68th of 1993.0
- Palliative & end of life care302nd of 5403.0
Also active on heart disease & stroke
What they’ve said
“…The petition calls for increased funding to reach parity with the funding for leukaemia and breast cancer. Stephen’s father Peter is in the Chamber today. Would my hon.”
Brain Cancer · 2026-06-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I do not know if colleagues noticed, but a lot of rhetoric and rumours have been flying around Westminster recently. MPs have been huddled in the Tea Room and the corridors, whispering feverishly—tensions are high. After all the anticipation and the angst, today was the day. Rumour became reality.”
Getting Britain Working Again · 2026-05-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…g four more years in education on average relates to a 16% reduction in mortality rates and reduces the risk of heart disease and diabetes. It is also bad for the country—all that untapped potential and all that unnecessary benefit spend.…”
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill · 2026-02-03 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Deputy Prime Minister agree that the good work of this Labour Government to get the NHS back on its feet, with waiting lists down—they are down by 2,400 in my constituency—as well as ambulance waits down and prescription charges frozen, could be put at risk by Reform UK, as was confirmed at the weekend, when the last-b…”
Engagements · 2026-01-28 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…sinesses need to know that they can operate; people need to know that they can work from home and access online GP appointments; and, crucially for a town that is impacted by flooding, especially around the famous world heritage site at Ironbridge gorge, we must be sure that we can contact the emergency services in a c…”
5G Connectivity: Telford and West Midlands · 2026-01-20 · Read on Hansard ↗
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Related media coverage
Recent UK press coverage of their topics — not necessarily quoting them directly.
- Women and girls help shape North Yorkshire health and wellbeing planHarrogate Informer
- Accrington woman died while waiting 47 weeks for mental health talking therapyLancashire Telegraph
- Hotter summers, hidden harmsCentre for Mental Health