Despite prostate cancer being the most common cancer among men in the UK, only half of prostate cancers are diagnosed at stages 1 and 2, short of the 75 per cent target set out in the NHS Long Term Plan. Raising awareness of prostate cancer is key to driving earlier diagnosis an
Hospices play a vital role in providing high-quality, compassionate care at the end of life, and I would like to pay tribute to their work in our local community.
There is a long-standing principle that only those on the UK electoral register are permissible political donors. This is upheld by a framework of laws and established standards enforced by the Electoral Commission, the independent body that regulates political finance in the UK.
The truth is that the UK’s oil and gas industry is being held back by short-sighted decisions. The Government's windfall tax has been extended to 2030, investment allowances have been cut, and regulatory uncertainty is driving companies to pause or cancel projects.
Alzheimer's and dementia have a devastating impact on the lives of so many families. With 900,000 people currently living with dementia in the UK, research is crucial to understanding the condition and improving treatment options for those affected.
I recognise that many people with MND are struggling with the cost of living, particularly around energy costs associated with essential medical and assistive equipment. Patient groups like the MND Association are doing a fantastic job at signposting patients and their families to practic
Talk about AI should not be all doom and gloom. It has huge potential to transform our economy and society. As you may be aware, the Government recognised this by supporting Matt Clifford’s AI Opportunities Action Plan earlier this year.
I believe that the Government must work harder to ensure that a disability is not an obstacle to living a full, independent life where people can reach their full potential.
While the Government has recently highlighted that 1,503 more GPs have been recruited to the workforce since October 2024, it should be noted that only 851 of these GPs are working full-time hours. More work is needed to address barriers to GPs entering the profession after qualifying. We
I share your concerns that this policy risks imposing significant costs on small property owners, despite the Chancellor’s promise to reduce burdens on businesses. The rules under consultation would require all holiday lets to achieve an EPC rating of C in order to continue operating.
There are around 30,000 sudden cardiac arrests outside hospital in the UK each year, with a survival rate of less than one in ten. I know that using a defibrillator within three minutes of a cardiac arrest can improve a person’s chance of survival by as much as 70 per cent.
It is vital that we tackle breast cancer at a local and national level, and ensure that women are diagnosed as early as possible. The NHS’s Breast Screening Programme in England offers all women between the ages of 50 and 70 the opportunity to be screened for breast cancer every three years.
Farming provides valuable income and jobs to rural communities. Supporting the growth of the sector should be a key component of the Government's priority of growing the economy.
You are right to highlight the Westminster Hall debate on baby loss on Monday 13 October. I understand that this has been scheduled to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week.
Every case of suicide is a tragedy many times over: for the person who could see no way out; for their family and friends, often left with an intolerable burden of guilt; and also, for society as a whole in its failure to provide greater support.
Thank you for taking the time to contact me and for raising your concerns.
The Government has embarked on another top-down re-organisation of the NHS in England, and the potential impact of reductions to ICB budgets on the services they provide to the public.
Thank you for contacting me about funding for hospices.
Hospices play a vital role in providing high-quality, compassionate care at the end of life, and I would like to pay tribute to their work in our local community.
I welcome the fact that we have some of the toughest firearm’s laws in the world and I believe it is important for the Government to keep firearms laws under review to ensure they continue to keep the public safe.
Oil and gas companies and other businesses are already taxed on the emissions they produce through the Climate Change Levy, including industrial, commercial, and agricultural activities.
As a part of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 Overseas Territories were required to introduce public registers of beneficial ownership within two years. The previous Government then extended the deadline to implement registers by the end of 2023.
Inheritance Tax is a tax on the estate of someone who has died, including all property, possessions, and money. The standard Inheritance Tax rate is 40 per cent.
Our Post Offices matter to our villages.Post Offices aren't just places to post letters, collect parcels and pay in cheques.They're the centre of our communities. Because they aren't just Post Offices.
The Government must build on progress to tackle the key risk factors for CVD, including reducing smoking rates, stabilising obesity rates and reducing the sugar and salt content of food and drink products.
Thank you for taking the time to contact me regarding the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
Every child deserves the opportunity to lead a safe and fulfilling life, and I welcome the child protection measures in this legislation that have clear merit.
