The Assisted Dying Bill currently going through its parliamentary stages has shone a spotlight on the quality of care given to people approaching the end of their lives. This has been further amplified by the recent horrific accounts of patients dying on
I recently led a debate in Westminster Hall on a subject close to my heart: the cultural contributions of Staffordshire. I called for it not just to mark Staffordshire Day, but to speak up for a county whose cultural legacy must not
The public are deeply worried about the “perfect storm” of MPs legalising assisted dying, while pushing through savage benefit cuts impacting disabled people, finds a new poll. Asked if they agreed with the statement: “I would be worried about the timing of
In a country as wealthy as the United Kingdom, it is a tragedy that so many communities are left behind. Glasgow North East, where I have the honour of serving as Member of Parliament, is a stark example of this. It is
In marking the eightieth anniversary of VE Day, it is important to recognise the special contribution made by Northern Ireland to UK national defence in the Second World War and, crucially, its public policy implications for us today. Given the relatively small
Members of Parliament are turning against Kim Leadbeater’s Assisted Dying Bill, finds a “bombshell” poll from Care Not Killing. The poll of over 100 MPs, carried out over March and April, at the same time the Bill Committee was scrutinising the draft
Anti-social behaviour is a blight on our communities, and nowhere is this more evident than in Dudley. From vandalism and intimidation to dangerous joyriding on off-road bikes, persistent disorder, theft, drug dealing, and the ever-frustrating issue of fly-tipping, these behaviours strike at
At the end of last month I stood up in Parliament to debate the many factors outside of health services that determine the health and wellbeing of our communities. Where you live should not determine how long you live, and yet in
I have long been a passionate advocate of animal welfare and have been a vegan for over 30 years. When I joined parliament last summer, I became the Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Phasing Out Animal Experiments in Medical
A top lawyer is warning that Kim Leadbeater’s highly controversial assisted dying Bill is not compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), because of inadequate safeguards for certain disabled people. Tom Cross KC was commissioned by The Christian Institute to
