Speeches in Parliament

I'm immensely proud to represent our community, here are just some of the times I've mentioned our area in Parliament this year. 2025's been busy - roll on 2026...

As Shadow Health Minister for Primary Care, today I responded to a debate on the 'Future of Community Pharmacies' in Westminster Hall. You can watch my speech...

Last week, in a debate on Defence Readiness, I asked - once again - when the Labour Government will publish the Defence Investment Plan (DIP). We were told...

If all Labour MPs saw it as a political stunt... Why would you need to force your MPs to block the investigation? Watch my question to the PM here...

Last night I spoke in the debate setting out why I would refer the Prime Minister to the Privileges Committee. The vote was: In favour of referral: 223 Against...

On Tuesday, as Shadow Health Minister, I responded to a debate on Wheelchair Provision. We spoke about how wheelchair users, and disability equipment users more...

"If they acted because of you. It belongs to you." In yesterday's emergency debate on Peter Mandelson scandal, I referenced a scene from 'A Few Good Men' which...

Your GP says you should see a hospital specialist for your condition. Labour’s new Single Point of Access now decides whether that GP referral goes through...

There are three key strands to energy and climate: security, affordability and environmental impacts. I believe that the sooner we move to an energy self...