“…That is the purpose of humanity—to preserve life. We should prioritise the improvement of palliative care and end-of-life care, as opposed to directing taxpayer money away from those services and into assisted suicide.”
Record by topic
- A&E & ambulance response56th of 2726.0
- Assisted dying124th of 3926.0
- Maternity & neonatal153rd of 4536.0
- Mental health491st of 8906.0
- Palliative & end of life care191st of 5406.0
- NHS & care workforce/staffing124th of 3143.0
- Adult social care & reform201st of 3973.0
- Heart disease & stroke178th of 4073.0
- GP access95th of 2473.0
- Health inequalities141st of 2993.0
Also active on a&e & ambulance response
What they’ve said
“…Member for Rochester and Strood completely discount the hours of debate that took place on the assisted suicide legislation in the last Session. The amendments tabled in the other place were not unreasonable; they were legitimate safeguards to protect those in our society who are vulnerable.”
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill · 2026-09-11 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Community pharmacies keep our constituents well, relieve acute pressures on our GP surgeries and A&E departments, and bring vital commercial life to our local high streets across Leicester East and the entire nation.”
Pharmacies: Government Funding · 2026-09-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…iptions and vulnerable constituents using the opportunity to receive healthcare close to home without needing a GP appointment. Despite that, in Leicester East and across the country this crucial sector is reaching a tipping point.”
Pharmacies: Government Funding · 2026-09-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…The last national maternity review, in 2024, described the harsh and devastating reality that three in 10 women reported symptoms of depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress just six months after giving birth. We have to do more, and that begins with being better listeners.”
Infants, Parents and Carers Bill · 2026-09-04 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Statistics show that children whose mothers were stressed during pregnancy are twice as likely to experience mental health difficulties during those teenage years. By investing in the measures promoted by this Bill, we change our approach from crisis management to prevention.”
Infants, Parents and Carers Bill · 2026-09-04 · Read on Hansard ↗
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Related media coverage
Recent UK press coverage of their topics — not necessarily quoting them directly.
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- University Hospital of North Tees to get £1mn for emergency department refurbishmentNorth East Bylines
- An Audit on the Management of Adult Patients With Renal Colic Presenting to the Emergency DepartmentCureus