“…Hackney, championed black children in London schools and chaired the West Indian and sickle cell disease parliamentary groups. She has faced more abuse than almost any politician of her generation—and she has never stopped turning up. We do not have to share her politics to recognise what her presence meant.”
Record by topic
- Learning disability & autism160th of 90524.0
- Palliative & end of life care59th of 54021.0
- Adult social care & reform71st of 3979.0
- Assisted dying124th of 3926.0
- Mental health491st of 8906.0
- Heart disease & stroke178th of 4073.0
- Rare diseases81st of 2073.0
- Cancer387th of 6413.0
- Women's health & gynaecology100th of 2123.0
Also active on palliative & end of life care
What they’ve said
“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir John. How did we end up here again, in another debate in Westminster Hall, just like debates in the Chamber, that is full of warm words calling for action? We have heard that the Union of Jewish Students has reported a shocking 400% increase in antisemitism inciden…”
Antisemitism: University Campuses · 2026-06-30 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I thought that I would be interested to see more clinical trials for conditions such as endometriosis and cancer to establish its long-term effects. However, that is for adults. When it comes to protecting children, I want to ensure that this trial involves as much safeguarding as possible.”
Puberty Blockers · 2026-06-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Do we believe that people should have individual choice—parental choice—for where they send their child to school, or should the state control everything? This feels like a very vindictive tax, there to punish those who want choice in religion and in education, and have aspiration for where they send their child.”
Independent Faith Schools: VAT · 2026-02-26 · Read on Hansard ↗
“That is another reason why I am shocked that the mental health budget is decreasing. I am seeing an increase across my constituency—and I am sure it is the same in many others—of girls in secondary school presenting with severe mental health issues, suicidal tendencies and eating disorders, and they are desperately cry…”
Mental Health Bill [Lords] · 2025-10-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“On 3 December 2024, the Chancellor made a commitment. She told a conference of business leaders that she would not need to raise taxes. It was a foolish claim from a Chancellor out of her depth. She then taxed the engines of growth in her Budget—the businesses and entrepreneurs who create jobs.”
Taxes · 2025-07-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
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