Biography
Luke Murphy has engaged on health and social care topics primarily through debate speeches, with a particular focus on mental health services and learning disabilities provision in his Basingstoke constituency. He highlighted that children in Basingstoke face wait times of 210 days for mental health services—three times the national average—and led a Westminster Hall debate on inadequate SEND provision in Hampshire, drawing attention to the impact on families and the need for system reforms. He has also raised concerns about public health issues affecting young people, including the impact of smartphones and social media on children's mental wellbeing.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“I thank my hon. Friend for that intervention. I pay tribute not only to those organisations but to him for the work I know he did with many colleagues to secure that money. Ghana and other countries rolling back on LGBT rights is a demonstration that the battle is never won.”
Record by topic
- Learning disability & autism221st of 89918.0
- Mental health241st of 88015.0
- Diabetes33rd of 1906.0
- GP access93rd of 2413.0
- Public health & prevention417th of 6883.0
- NHS waiting lists323rd of 5343.0
What they’ve said
“…When I was elected as the Member for Basingstoke, access to GPs, dentists and mental health services was not good enough. There were unacceptably long waits for elective care and at A&E, poor conditions of our hospital building and an overstretched primary care estate, so I welcome the progress made since my election,…”
Health Bill · 2026-06-01 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Kids in Basingstoke wait 210 days following a referral for access to mental health services. That is three times the national average. I welcome the publication of the 10-year plan last week. It was led by the Prime Minister, will be delivered by a Labour Health Secretary, and was made possible by a Labour Chancellor.”
Engagements · 2025-07-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“The evidence of the detrimental impact of smartphones on children’s mental health and wellbeing is overwhelming. Will the Leader of the House therefore join me in praising the more than 30 Basingstoke primary schools, including St Mark’s Church of England primary school and its headteacher Charles Applegate, for the sm…”
Business of the House · 2025-06-19 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…ol in my constituency recently raised the issue of the significant impact that social media was having on their mental health and wellbeing. Does he agree that it is not just adults who are concerned, but young people, and that they should be involved in the review of legislation, because it is they who are seeing the…”
Social Media Use: Minimum Age · 2025-02-24 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…One mother wrote to me to tell me how that bus pass has given her daughter, who has autism and learning difficulties, incredible opportunities and independence, including access to education. I am calling on Hampshire county council to think again.”
Business of the House · 2025-02-13 · Read on Hansard ↗
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