“This is the first time during this Parliament that I have been able to speak publicly about assisted dying and why I support a change in the law and, indeed, this Bill—a decision I voted for 11 years ago when the then MP for Wolverhampton South West, Rob Marris, put his assisted dying Bill to Parliament.”
Record by topic
- Mental health22nd of 89099.0
- NHS waiting lists18th of 54339.0
- Unpaid carers15th of 29633.0
- Learning disability & autism188th of 90521.0
- Palliative & end of life care191st of 5406.0
- Public health & prevention260th of 7006.0
- Assisted dying202nd of 3923.0
- Health inequalities141st of 2993.0
- Children's health58th of 1653.0
- Elderly care & frailty77th of 2493.0
Also active on mental health
What they’ve said
“…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.”
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“…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.”
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“…dful stuff, is wrong, but if there are mechanisms for supporting therapy that could get my child and adolescent mental health services waiting list down in Leicester, I would be interested. Properly regulated therapy sites could be good, but I will come back and say more about that.”
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“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.”
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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.”
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Related media coverage
Recent UK press coverage of their topics — not necessarily quoting them directly.
- Unpaid carers deserve action, not just our thanksPolitics.co.uk
- Accrington woman died while waiting 47 weeks for mental health talking therapyLancashire Telegraph
- Hotter summers, hidden harmsCentre for Mental Health