“…is no issue of conscience more capable of dividing constituents, families or, indeed, this House, than that of assisted dying. We can all agree that no one wants to suffer unnecessarily at the end of their life, and that no one wants to witness their loved ones suffering.”
Record by topic
- Mental health168th of 89021.0
- Learning disability & autism188th of 90521.0
- NHS waiting lists57th of 54318.0
- Cancer82nd of 64118.0
- Women's health & gynaecology21st of 21215.0
- Health inequalities29th of 29912.0
- Palliative & end of life care112th of 54012.0
- Dementia32nd of 2639.0
- Heart disease & stroke44th of 4079.0
- Maternity & neonatal112th of 4539.0
- Public health & prevention260th of 7006.0
- Diabetes33rd of 1996.0
- Assisted dying124th of 3926.0
- NHS & care workforce/staffing124th of 3143.0
- Elderly care & frailty77th of 2493.0
- GP access95th of 2473.0
- Hospital discharge / bed-blocking45th of 1453.0
- Plastic & reconstructive surgery6th of 263.0
- Rare diseases81st of 2073.0
- Adult social care & reform201st of 3973.0
- A&E & ambulance response118th of 2723.0
Also active on women's health & gynaecology
What they’ve said
“…We are fighting for better palliative care, and we are doing what we can to give people all they need as death approaches. However, I cannot in good faith support an unsafe private Member’s Bill or the process we are undertaking today.…”
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill · 2026-09-11 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…and for the past two years, he will know the challenge of tackling hospital waiting times in the face of rising corridor care. As I think we have heard from the Secretary of State, the time for devolving and forgetting has long since passed, and all nations in our precious Union need fair treatment.”
Strengthening the Union · 2026-09-02 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…It is a dog’s breakfast. It is unclear on special educational needs and disabilities and adult social care. In the letter sent to me today there was no clarity on the Sussex mayoralty. There is uncertainty on elections. The one thing that is certain is that Labour and Lib Dem proposals are priorities.”
Local Government Reorganisation · 2026-07-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…and parliamentary engagement on this subject, which affects him, and with the all-party parliamentary group on haemophilia and contaminated blood. I am keen to raise points on behalf of Josie, from Turners Hill, and her father, Andrew Quin. Much of what I will say today will be her words, on behalf of her father.”
Infected Blood Compensation Scheme · 2026-06-18 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Yes, waiting lists are improving, but they are still outrageously high. Nearly one in four people remain stuck on a waiting list. We hear the cross-border stories, and we recognise the challenges when the NHS in England is involved.”
St David’s Day and Welsh Affairs · 2026-02-26 · Read on Hansard ↗
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