Department of Health and Social Care Oral Questions Tuesday, 23 April, 2024 I'm passionate about ensuring the UK's Life Sciences Sector flourishes. Today I asked Minister of State for Health (and my successor) for a progress update on commercial clinical trial recruitment. I was delighted to hear that monthly average recruitment into commercial clinical trials is nearly 5 times the figure it was in June 2023. Great progress but more work to do to ensure the UK is the #1... Articles
Backbench Debate on Hospices and Hospice Funding 22nd April 2024 I took part in the House of Commons debate on hospices and hospices funding. This gave me the opportunity to raise a number of issues but importantly to also... Articles
Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Oral Question 22nd April 2024 This afternoon, in the House of Commons, I asked a question at DLUCH Questions about homelessness and rough sleeping. I am concerned about proposals as set out... Articles
London Marathon 2024 21st April 2024 The TCS London Marathon 4:39:40 Thank you to everyone who kindly sponsored me in aid of the Royal British Legion. Articles
Meeting Alison Andreas at Colchester Institute 19th April 2024 It was a pleasure to meet with Alison Andreas at Colchester Institute today for a catch-up and to discuss some of the challenges and opportunities ahead. Articles
Meeting with Secretary of State for Health 17th April 2024 It was good to catch up with the Secretary of State for Health, Victoria Atkins MP this week to talk about a number of health issues including my recent debate... Articles
Westminster Hall Debate on AMR 17th April 2024 I was pleased to have been able to secure a debate in Westminster Hall today on AMR (anti-microbial resistance). An issue, which during my time as Minister of... Articles
Cancer52 Parliamentary Event 16th April 2024 It was a pleasure to host Cancer52 in Parliament today for the launch of their pre-election manifesto: The Other Half. The link to which you can find below... Articles
Visit to NHS-Galleri Trial 26th March 2024 Yesterday I visited the NHS-Galleri trial mobile clinic in Colchester. Over 18,500 volunteers from the East of England area have been enrolled and are now... Articles
Marie Curie's Great Daffodil Appeal Event 26th March 2024 Last week I attended Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal event in Parliament, I met with Marie Curie ambassador Chris Kamara and Marie Curie Healthcare... Articles