John Slinger
Rugby
LabourOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 174th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 14%. 33 contributions since 2024-07-24.
Record by topic
- Mental health134th of 86924.0
- Learning disability & autism226th of 96721.0
- NHS waiting lists51st of 53018.0
- Heart disease & stroke27th of 38712.0
- Cancer176th of 6139.0
- Public health & prevention299th of 7346.0
- GP access89th of 2323.0
- Diabetes65th of 1873.0
- Palliative & end of life care344th of 5733.0
- A&E & ambulance response100th of 2483.0
What they’ve said
“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.”
Business of the House · 2026-06-18 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…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 ↗