Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
LabourOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
Get a doctor in here!
Ranks 334th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 26%. 19 contributions since 2024-07-19.
“…UK has committed to achieving the World Health Organisation’s goal of eliminating hepatitis C as a public health concern by 2030. The virus disproportionately affects disadvantaged and marginalised communities. It is preventable and curable. Left undetected, it can cause fatal cirrhosis and liver cancer.”
Sir David Amess Summer Adjournment · 2026-07-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…His parents Tracy and Luke are campaigning for newborn screening for the disease. The UK National Screening Committee did not recommend screening in its last review of the condition, but it did outline that it was gathering more evidence.”
Topical Questions · 2026-06-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Further to the concerns raised by the hon. Member for Brigg and Immingham (Martin Vickers), will the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero make a statement on the delayed hydrogen strategy refresh? Projects in my constituency, including the Lhyfe Wallsend development, are ready to move forward but face gr…”
Business of the House · 2026-04-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Chamber and to many of our constituents, but it took a private Member’s Bill on assisted dying to bring the debate on palliative care into the foreground. I am relieved that the subject is now getting the attention that it deserves, but this has been needed for far too long.”
Palliative Care · 2026-03-05 ·
“…For some, it is not entertainment; it is a rapid decline into addiction, mental health struggles and debt. Yesterday the Government struck the right balance. Land-based gambling is lower stakes and takes place in a more regulated and social environment.”
Budget Resolutions · 2025-11-27 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…However, recent research by Parkinson’s UK suggests that up to 21,000 people are undiagnosed. The neurology waiting list stands at more than 226,000, and only half are seen with the 18-week target. At the root of that is our lack of neurologists.”
Parkinson’s Disease · 2025-11-17 · Read on Hansard ↗
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