Liz Kendall

Leicester West

Labour

Overall, across health & social care this Parliament

Alive and kicking!

Ranks 37th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 3%. 85 contributions since 2024-07-22.

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“…consultation, and many of the representations we had—from the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, Royal College of General Practitioners and others—raised precisely the issues that she talks about.”
Social Media Ban for Under-16s · 2026-06-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Academy of Medical Royal Colleges’ response precisely about the physical health implications, as well as mental health implications, for young people. She will know that we have already published guidance on screen time use for under-fives, and we are currently reviewing it for five to 16 year-olds.”
Social Media Ban for Under-16s · 2026-06-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Many children love connecting and interacting on social media, but others struggle with their mental health, concentration and self-esteem. The police, children’s charities and far too many tragically bereaved families have seen for themselves the serious risks and harm that social media brings.”
Social Media Ban for Under-16s · 2026-06-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
“We are doing this to give greater protections to children and greater clarity to parents and carers, and to set a new social norm for future generations. My intention is to lay before the House regulations on a ban, and to have a vote on them by the end of this year, with the ban coming into effect in early 2027.”
Social Media Ban for Under-16s · 2026-06-15 ·