Beckenham and Penge
LabourOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 215th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 17%. 28 contributions since 2024-10-24.
“…Let me tell the House what happened to George. George suffered from severe haemophilia A and type 1 diabetes, and died suddenly on 26 April 1978 at the age of just 33.”
Infected Blood Compensation Scheme · 2026-06-18 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…The inquest into Leo’s death found that exposure to harmful content online significantly contributed to his mental health struggles. I have been working with Chris and Jo to advocate for this change, and on Saturday I am also joining them for the launch of Leo’s Safe Haven, a charity they have set up to provide mental…”
Business of the House · 2026-06-18 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I join the Minister in paying tribute to the many brain cancer patients and their families who have campaigned for change. They include Joanna and Dennis from Beckenham and Penge, who lost their son Ollie at just 29 years old, and Tessa Jowell, who brought national attention to brain cancer nearly 10 years ago when she…”
Brain Cancer · 2026-06-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…From speaking to constituents, I know the importance of palliative care. I welcome the Government’s announcement last week and the extensive consultation with hospices into the future of palliative care. It is vital that the commitments we have made on palliative care are in no way derailed.”
Progression of Bills through Parliament · 2026-06-08 ·
“…Members and our constituents may have one view about the principle of assisted dying and another about the specific Bill that was put before us. Eighteen months on, they may have another view about whether Members in the other place were within their rights to scrutinise it as robustly as they did.”
Progression of Bills through Parliament · 2026-06-08 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I am pleased that the waiting list for hip replacements has come down and that opportunities for children to access education in hospital are improving, but I want to focus my remarks today specifically on brain cancer and brain tumours.”
Health Bill · 2026-06-01 · Read on Hansard ↗
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