“…In one example, animals were being used as an intermediary step in heart disease research, despite well-known anatomical differences that limit the relevance of that research to humans. It is time for us to find another way. More than 92% of drugs that succeed in animal tests do not end up being used by patients.”
Record by topic
- Learning disability & autism469th of 9056.0
- Heart disease & stroke178th of 4073.0
- Dementia112th of 2633.0
- Mental health665th of 8903.0
- Public health & prevention427th of 7003.0
- Rare diseases81st of 2073.0
Also active on rare diseases
What they’ve said
“My constituents regularly contact me about the need to improve dementia care. I remember the impact that dementia had on my grandparents and my family, so I sympathise profoundly with everyone impacted by it.”
Business of the House · 2025-06-26 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, and my membership of the trade union USDAW. I rise to support new clause 48, tabled by my hon. Friend the Member for Knowsley (Anneliese Midgley).”
Crime and Policing Bill · 2025-06-18 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I welcome my hon. Friend’s intervention, but I do not need to interrupt my speech, because I am about to deal with exactly that point. New clause 48 would create a specific offence along similar lines to cover delivery workers, which is incredibly welcome. These workers deserve protection just as much as in-store staff.”
Crime and Policing Bill · 2025-06-18 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I know from experience that poor mental health touches nearly every one of us at some point in our life, but despite that being a widespread experience, it remains deeply personal, and is too often isolating.”
Mental Health Bill [Lords] · 2025-05-19 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…We cannot allow companies to circumvent essential safety standards, presenting a public health risk just because they sell their products online. However, the Bill is not just about safety, critical though that is; it is also about ensuring fairness.”
Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] · 2025-04-01 · Read on Hansard ↗
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