Mike Reader is the Labour MP for Northampton South, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. Sits on the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee.
Overall, across health & social care this Parliament
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Ranks 503rd of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 39%. 12 contributions since 2024-09-05.
What they’ve raised
Mike Reader has engaged on health and social care topics primarily through debate speeches, with particular focus on autism employment support and NHS access challenges in his Northampton South constituency. His contributions highlight fragmented support networks for autistic adults, persistent difficulties constituents face accessing GP appointments despite local hospital provision, and mental health provision in schools. He has also raised concerns about health inequalities in the context of devolution policy.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
Record by topic
- Learning disability & autism249th of 89815.0
- Mental health226th of 86715.0
- Dentistry access99th of 1913.0
- GP access89th of 2323.0
- Health inequalities130th of 2773.0
- Rare diseases79th of 1983.0
What they’ve said
“People in Northampton are on a bit of a rollercoaster: they have seen the benefits of a Labour Government in the £16 million that has been secured for our new urgent care centre at Northampton general, but they will now rightly be worried reading the news.”
Resident Doctors: Industrial Action · 2025-12-10 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…many stories in my constituency about how stable and secure employment has transformed the lives of people with autism and other disabilities. The key words there are “stable” and “secure”; to unlock people’s potential, we must ensure that work is consistent, meaningful and fulfilling.…”
Autistic Adults: Employment · 2025-11-11 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Does the hon. Gentleman agree that, while we do need that reform, we should recognise the brilliant organisations in our communities that are working so hard to support people—particularly, in Northampton, SEND Mummas, West Northants SEND Action Group and SENDS 4 Dad?”
Autistic Adults: Employment · 2025-11-11 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…The reality is that, across the country, the support network available to autistic adults is fragile. We rely on a patchwork of charities, specialist employers and often the good will of large organisations to make the investments needed to open up the opportunities that the hon. Member for Hazel Grove spoke about.”
Autistic Adults: Employment · 2025-11-11 ·