“On the specific point of hospices, I absolutely understand what the hon. Lady is saying; I have visited our local hospices, and I have sat beside my father when he was dying, but not in a hospice. The point about palliative care absolutely matters, but the Government do not recognise the funding that the sector needs.”
Record by topic
- Palliative & end of life care33rd of 54038.0
- Learning disability & autism226th of 90518.0
- Public health & prevention75th of 70018.0
- GP access52nd of 2476.0
- Heart disease & stroke178th of 4073.0
- Maternity & neonatal251st of 4533.0
Also active on palliative & end of life care
What they’ve said
“My right hon. Friend makes an important point. It is important that we remember the victims and their families. That should push us to continue to seek not just answers, but actions and outcomes. Britain should always stand with those who seek freedom, and against those who seek to crush it.”
Iran · 2026-07-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I thank the hon. Member for Rossendale and Darwen (Andy MacNae) for securing the debate. When listening to his remarks at the beginning, the need to fix, or at least start to seriously address, transport isolation really resonated with me.”
Small Towns: Transport Links · 2026-06-03 · Read on Hansard ↗
“The right hon. Gentleman is so right. People might ask why I, as a Member of Parliament, am talking about something as simple as litter and fly-tipping, but this criminal activity is costing the taxpayer, costing wildlife and costing our communities.”
Crime and Policing Bill · 2026-04-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Minister in relation to those affected by the meningitis outbreak? New data today shows that nearly 60% of hospices are considering cutting frontline services. In the west midlands, St Giles hospice has already reduced beds and staff due to financial pressures.”
Engagements · 2026-03-18 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…The Army has even been called in to manage a logistical operation to prevent a public health disaster. The region is being reported right across the globe for all the wrong reasons. I spoke with my right hon.”
Waste Collection: Birmingham and the West Midlands · 2026-01-21 · Read on Hansard ↗
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