LabourMP for Ilford North
“Of course, this Government would not have such an uphill mountain to climb were it not for the decisions taken by our predecessors. I really think the Conservatives would have more credibility if they acknowledged that fact more readily and…”
“May I add my thanks to Baroness Amos? I join the Secretary of State in emphasising the importance of culture change, but culture change will not happen without accountability. In all the conversations I had with families who were suffering …”
“It is a privilege to follow the honourable Member for Brighton Pavilion (Siân Berry). I will pick up on her last point, which was a challenge to all of us. There is always a danger, especially when you are a politician and you aspire to a b…”
“I am sure that sounded really good in the mirror when the right honourable Gentleman practised this morning, but can I bring him back to the real world, where the permanent secretary is, in fact, a woman and an outstanding leader at that? I…”
“I begin by joining others in expressing my condolences to the family of Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan. It is a pleasure to follow my parliamentary neighbour, the right honourable Member for Chingford and Woodford Green (Sir Iain Duncan Sm…”
“Today, I am pleased to announce that DHSC is taking decisive action to break down long standing barriers into NHS careers and open up opportunity to people from every background.…”
“Today the Government is publishing the renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England. The health system is failing women across the country. This strategy will tackle medical misogyny and give greater choice, voice and power to women. This am…”
“Under Labour, the NHS is on the road to recovery: with an extra £26 billion invested, 2,000 extra GPs and 100 community diagnostic centres now open weekdays and weekends, waiting lists are coming down and patient satisfaction is going up—lo…”
“With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I will make a statement on the proposed industrial action by resident doctors. Yesterday evening, the British Medical Association called its latest round of strikes for 7 to 13 April, immediately follo…”
“I hugely appreciate the incredible work of talented staff across our NHS. That is why I am formally accepting the headline pay recommendation from the Review Body on Doctors and Dentists Remuneration (DDRB), to give them a well-deserved pay…”
“I am updating the House on the ongoing outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease in Kent. My heartfelt condolences go to the families of the two young people who have sadly died, and my sympathies are with all those who remain in hospital.…”
“With your permission, Mr Speaker, I will make a statement on the outbreak of meningococcal disease in Canterbury and east Kent. My thoughts, and I am sure the thoughts of the entire House, are with the families and friends of the two young …”
“Today, I am publishing the annual statement for NHS mental health spend. The Health and Care Act 2022 introduced a statutory requirement to publish a statement setting out expectations for NHS mental health services spending before the end …”
“Yesterday, alongside bereaved and harmed families from Leeds, I announced the appointment of Donna Ockenden as Chair of the independent review into maternity and neonatal services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.…”
“Today I am updating the House about NHS England’s decision to consult on a new clinical commissioning policy on the Prescribing of Masculinising or Feminising (MAF) Hormones for children and adolescents with gender incongruence or dysphoria…”
“Today, I have laid “The Gender Recognition (Disclosure of Information) (England) Order 2026” in Parliament. The Order will come into force on 20 March 2026.…”
“Mr Speaker, on behalf of the Government and Labour Members, may I associate myself with your remarks? Members from right across this House will share those sentiments. As the Prime Minister made clear at Cabinet this morning, and as the For…”
“Today, I am updating the House that the preliminary work to establish the PATHWAYS clinical trial into the prescription of puberty suppressants for children and young people with gender incongruence has been paused.…”
“Today, I am announcing that from April 2026, over 1.4 million NHS staff on Agenda for Change (AfC) Terms and Conditions will receive a 3.3 per cent pay rise.…”
“Today I am announcing a comprehensive package to recognise the value of the nursing profession. Nurses are essential to leading and delivering the government's 10 Year Health Plan, and critical for patient safety and outcomes, but the profe…”
“This year, the theme of Children and Young People’s Mental Health week is “This is My Place”, drawing important attention to children and young people’s sense of belonging and the important role that communities and community organisations …”
“I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. I begin by thanking the Leader of the House, the Chief Whip, their counterparts in the other place, colleagues in my Department and in the NHS, the Bill team and parliamentary counsel,…”
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“May I associate Labour Members with your condolences, Mr Speaker? I am hugely grateful to NHS staff for the shift that they have put in through what remains a challenging winter. It is because of them that waiting lists are going down and a…”
“Today, NHSE England has published the independent review of NHS Adult Gender Services, led by Dr David Levy. The review was commissioned by NHS England in June 2024 in response to a recommendation in the Cass Review Final Report. The review…”
“It is a shameful truth that some of the most alarming health inequalities are those faced by victims and survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. They can find it harder to get help from NHS services and have higher risk of poor hea…”
“Let me just start by acknowledging the sensitivities around this issue and the strong beliefs held around this House. For all the division and divided opinion, I believe that there is a determination shared by everyone in this House to do t…”
“The NHS’s national medical director says: “This unprecedented wave of super flu is leaving the NHS facing a worst-case scenario”. This is backed up by the data. On any given day last week, an average of 2,500 patients were in hospital beds—…”
“On three occasions this year, I have met with some of the families who lost their loved ones under the care of Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. I would like to place on record my deep and sincere condolences to all the famil…”
“With permission, Madam Speaker Deputy, I shall make a statement on industrial action by resident doctors. I thank you, Mr Speaker, business managers and the official Opposition for facilitating this evening’s statement. As we head into wint…”
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