“…One in six Scots are waiting on an NHS waiting list, with at least 100,000 waiting for over a year for treatment—disgusting! Compare that with how this Labour Government are bringing down waiting times in England. Against a backdrop of failure, next year’s Scottish Parliament elections are crucial to Scotland’s future.”
Record by topic
- Palliative & end of life care191st of 5406.0
- Heart disease & stroke82nd of 4076.0
- Cancer247th of 6416.0
- NHS waiting lists334th of 5433.0
- Learning disability & autism656th of 9053.0
- Health inequalities141st of 2993.0
- Unpaid carers170th of 2963.0
Also active on heart disease & stroke
What they’ve said
“…After two weeks in hospital, he was given the devastating diagnosis of an advanced stage of pancreatic cancer. Over the next 18 months, David tried everything he could to stay alive.”
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill · 2025-06-20 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…My brother died in his early 50s with pancreatic cancer. My mum died of a heart attack. I know what it is to lose people, and it is all because of where they lived and what shaped their life.”
Poverty: Glasgow North East · 2025-05-06 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Deaths from preventable health conditions such as coronary heart disease are higher than compared with Scotland as a whole. Tragically, nearly 38% of children in my constituency live in poverty. As Health Equals tells us, deep inequality between the poorest and the richest cuts lives short.”
Poverty: Glasgow North East · 2025-05-06 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I agree that that should be looked at. Margaret’s story is heartbreaking but, through her grief, she is determined to act. I am proud to be working with her to bring a petition to this House.”
Gambling Harms · 2025-02-05 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I thank the hon. Member for Taunton and Wellington (Gideon Amos) for securing this very timely debate on the future of post offices. Sadly, few of us have come here today with positive experiences; instead, alongside our constituents, we are concerned about the declining presence of post offices in our communities.”
Local Post Offices · 2025-01-30 · Read on Hansard ↗
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