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I welcome that the Tobacco and Vapes Act, which started under the Conservative Government in March 2024, and was reintroduced under the current Government, has...

Yesterday I met Brain Tumour Research and The Brain Tumour Charity in Parliament. Brain tumours sadly kill more children and adults under 40 than any other...

Yesterday, I spoke in a Westminster Hall debate on the need to freeze and preserve brain tumour tissue. As a doctor, I know that many brain tumour patients miss...

I held a debate in Parliament on the Government's poor record on transparency and accountability. I raised concerns that Ministers have shown a complete...

Potential tax rises and policy changes ahead of the Budget are being openly reported on in the national media every day. This is causing concern and uncertainty...

Last night I hosted our first event for the APPG on Emerging Drugs & Online Behavioural Trends where we focussed on "From Awareness to Action- Addressing the...

I have raised my concerns with the Secretary of State about the government's proposals to force law-abiding citizens to hold a digital ID card. The government...

I was pleased to be a member of the Rare Cancers Bill Committee as Shadow Health Minister. This Bill is a Private Members Bill by Dr Scott Arthur MP, which the...

In my role as Shadow Health Minister this week, I responded to a Westminster Hall Debate on the right to maintain contact in care settings. Visit and...