St Austell and Newquay
LabourOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
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Ranks 597th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 47%. 9 contributions since 2024-10-31.
“…people have transformed our green space into a thriving community asset that provides environmental education, mental health support, employability services and many more community activities.”
Business of the House · 2026-06-04 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…They were candid about the reason why, which is that, without an EHCP, they simply do not have the funding to support many of the children who need it most. Demand for EHCPs is incredibly high.”
SEND Provision and Reform · 2026-04-13 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…hether that was in technical assistance to the revenue service or tax administration, support for reforming the public health system or advice on the macroeconomic reforms that Nigeria is beginning to implement, the emphasis was unmistakeable: partnership not paternalism.”
Official Development Assistance Reductions · 2025-11-04 · Read on Hansard ↗
“When we talk about maternity and paternity pay, we are also talking about crucial economic infrastructure—the systems that underpin participation, equality, productivity and, crucially, growth. As my hon. Friend the Member for Burton and Uttoxeter (Jacob Collier) put it, it is a public good, not a private indulgence.”
Statutory Maternity and Paternity Pay · 2025-10-27 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Cornwall faces some of the most severe health inequalities in the country. In January, more patients waited more than 30 minutes in ambulances outside hospital in Cornwall than anywhere else. That is not just a statistic; it is a clear sign that our health system is under serious pressure locally.”
GP Funding: South-west England · 2025-06-25 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Nationally, we are looking at 8.3 million more GP appointments a year, but it is not just about the numbers. It is about restoring trust in the NHS—trust that the infrastructure and services that we need will come together with growth, which will make care local, accessible and timely.”
GP Funding: South-west England · 2025-06-25 · Read on Hansard ↗
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