Josh MacAlister
Whitehaven and Workington
LabourOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 138th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 11%. 38 contributions since 2024-07-22.
Record by topic
- Mental health52nd of 86960.0
- Unpaid carers17th of 27727.0
- Learning disability & autism196th of 96724.0
- Public health & prevention156th of 73412.0
- Cancer176th of 6139.0
- Maternity & neonatal93rd of 4279.0
- Care home closures & provider failure3rd of 456.0
- Hospital discharge / bed-blocking40th of 1323.0
- Dentistry access99th of 1913.0
- NHS & care workforce/staffing116th of 2953.0
What they’ve said
“I congratulate the hon. Member for Cheadle (Mr Morrison) on securing this debate and on his advocacy for Bramhall high school. As a former teacher myself, who spent years standing in front of young people in Oldham and in Stockport, I know from first-hand experience that spaces around lessons really do matter—the class…”
Bramhall High School: Condition of Buildings · 2026-06-24 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…nds a parent who is perhaps struggling with a substance misuse problem, or is in a violent relationship, or has mental health needs and cannot continue to look after the child by themselves, but could be an important part of that child’s life for the foreseeable future, and when there are relatives saying, “We can help.”
Children’s Social Care: Enduring Relationships Strategy · 2026-06-04 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…It will improve mental health and bring down the number of young care-experienced people who complete suicide, and it will mean that we are lucky enough as a country to have these brilliant young people celebrated and achieving.…”
Children’s Social Care: Enduring Relationships Strategy · 2026-06-04 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Care can leave young people isolated, lonely and lacking belonging. This heightens vulnerability to poor mental health, unstable housing and unemployment. In that review, I called for a system where every young person would leave care with someone who loves them—a simple goal, but one that is not the central focus of o…”