Michael Payne is the Labour MP for Gedling, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. Sits on the Public Accounts Committee.
Overall, across health & social care this Parliament
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Ranks 635th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 50%. 8 contributions since 2024-11-19.
What they’ve raised
Michael Payne has engaged with health and social care topics primarily through debate speeches, with particular focus on maternity and neonatal services following the Ockenden review into Nottinghamshire maternity services. He has also contributed to debates on assisted dying, World AIDS Day and public health matters, alongside raising concerns about regulatory failures affecting families affected by avoidable baby losses and neonatal deaths.
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Record by topic
- Learning disability & autism301st of 89812.0
- Maternity & neonatal130th of 4276.0
- Assisted dying184th of 3473.0
- Public health & prevention414th of 6833.0
What they’ve said
“Today’s publication of Donna Ockenden’s report into maternity services in Nottinghamshire is a difficult and deeply emotional moment for families across our county and city.”
Nottingham Maternity and Neonatal Services · 2026-06-24 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. Does he agree that wherever people stand on assisted dying, the country is reasonably entitled to expect that after 16 days—more than 75 hours—of debate, the House of Lords should have come to a decision on one of the most profound issues that has been debated in this parli…”
Progression of Bills through Parliament · 2026-06-08 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…The Ockenden review of maternity services in Nottingham is now supporting 2,500 families who have been affected by neonatal deaths, injuries, stillbirths and maternity deaths. Many of them were failed by the NMC, failed by the GMC, failed by the CQC and failed by our NHS.”
Baby Loss · 2025-10-13 · Read on Hansard ↗
“The hospitality businesses across Gedling are more than just places to eat and drink; they are the backbone of our community and the beating heart of our high streets.”
Hospitality Sector · 2025-09-03 · Read on Hansard ↗