Matt Bishop
Forest of Dean
LabourOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
Get a doctor in here!
Ranks 713th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 56%. 6 contributions since 2025-01-08.
Record by topic
- Mental health226th of 86915.0
- Cancer355th of 6133.0
- Learning disability & autism717th of 9673.0
- Maternity & neonatal227th of 4273.0
- Unpaid carers157th of 2773.0
What they’ve said
“A constituent of mine, Emma, has been left with significant injuries following poor maternity care during childbirth. For more than 20 years she has been fighting for, but has been denied, corrective treatment on the NHS because it has been deemed cosmetic, despite the clear impact on her mental health and relationship…”
Topical Questions · 2026-04-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Thank you, and thank you for your service. My question is about the morale and mental health of police officers, as you might expect. It is not to the same level as victims, but with the inevitable delays is there a risk of retraumatising the police officers who have to look at evidence of the most heinous crimes years…”
Courts and Tribunals Bill (Second sitting) · 2026-03-25 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…He knows his time is limited, however, and is determined to leave a legacy by improving brain cancer treatment for others. His courage is inspiring and he shows extraordinary resilience, but patients with brain tumours fell through the cracks in our healthcare system under the Conservatives, and this must end.”
Engagements · 2025-05-07 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…They exploit personal struggles such as poverty, mental health issues, addiction and more, which make their victims particularly susceptible to manipulation. Once the criminals have taken control, the victim’s once-safe home is turned into a place of fear and abuse.”