Basingstoke
LabourOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
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Ranks 470th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 37%. 13 contributions since 2024-09-09.
“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.”
Pride Month · 2026-06-04 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…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 ·
“…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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