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15 Apr Health

The Rosena Allin-Khan Interview: "There is a mental health crisis and it’s only going to get worse"

From being a talented musician to fighting to save children from the horrors of genocide, Dr Rosena Allin-Khan has led many lives. Now shadow mental health minister, she talks to Zoe Crowther about her latest mission: to end the crisis facing mental health services in the NHS. Photography by Baldo Sciacca

09 Oct 2022 Health

More Than 200,000 Students Sought Support For Mental Health Last Year

New research by Labour has shown that more than 200,000 students reached out to get support for
their mental health across the UK in 2020/21.

19 Jan 2022 Coronavirus

Doctor MPs Say No 10 Party Defence Is An "Insult" To Sacrifices Made By NHS Staff

MPs also working in the medical profession have called Boris Johnson’s defence of events held in Downing Street during lockdown “an absolute joke” and “an insult” to the sacrifices made by NHS staff, many of whom lost their lives to Covid.

25 Dec 2021 Communities

My Most Memorable Christmas: MPs And Peers Reflect On Their Favourite Festive Moments

From surprise sledging to war-time gifts, family and community rallying to help one another through difficult times, our politicians share some touching tales from years gone by. Compiled by Kate Proctor.

25 Oct 2020 Health

A Senior Tory Says The Government "Misread" The Country's Mood On Free School Meals After Labour Threatened To Force Another Vote

Labour has threatened to force another vote on free school meals if ministers refuse to U-turn before Christmas - and a Tory backbencher has suggested the government may not have enough to support to defeat the move.

07 Oct 2020 Health

The government must ensure university students in lockdown have access to mental health support

We are facing a mental health crisis ready to explode. The government must urgently outline a package of measures to support all students, particularly those self-isolating.

01 Oct 2020 Coronavirus

A Labour Frontbencher Says Jeremy Corbyn Should Pay A Fine For Flouting The Coronavirus Rules

Jeremy Corbyn should be made to pay a fine after he was caught breaching the government's 'rule of six' coronavirus restrictions, a Labour frontbencher has said.

07 Sep 2020 Health

The Tories promised action for mental health services, yet in the midst of a crisis they've been silent

There has been a worrying 17% increase in suicides from 2017 to 2019. This must be a wake up call for the Government to take mental ill health and suicide prevention seriously.

29 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Labour demands ‘Care for Carers’ package to fix ‘inadequate’ mental health support for coronavirus frontline staff

Labour is calling for the “inadequate” mental health support given to NHS and care staff to be overhauled in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

05 May 2020 Coronavirus

Labour demands apology from Matt Hancock for telling frontbencher doing shifts in A&E to watch her ‘tone’ on coronavirus strategy

Matt Hancock is facing calls to apologise after he told a shadow minister who works in accident and emergency to consider her “tone”.

04 Apr 2020 Political parties

Angela Rayner sees off rivals to become Labour’s new deputy leader

Angela Rayner has been elected the new deputy leader of the Labour Party.

29 Mar 2020 Coronavirus

Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock ‘should self-isolate for 14 days’, says Labour's Rosena Allin-Khan

Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock should stay in self-isolation for 14 days after being diagnosed with coronavirus, according to a Labour deputy leadership challenger.

29 Mar 2020 Coronavirus

Michael Gove confirms coronavirus testing has hit 10,000 a day amid calls to get more NHS staff checked

The number of coronavirus tests being carried out in Britain every day has hit 10,000 for the first time, Michael Gove has announced.

25 Mar 2020 Coronavirus

The consequences of not having adequate personal protective equipment for NHS staff are devastating

Barely a day goes by without pictures online of frontline staff fashioning protection out of clinical waste bags. We need to ensure NHS staff are adequately protected so we don’t spread the infection between patients.

10 Jan 2020 Political parties

As Deputy Leader, I will listen to voters and rebuild trust in the Labour Party

Working as a frontline A&E doctor, the most important skill I’ve developed is the ability to listen, now is the time to listen to our voters and activists and understand how they want us to rebuild, writes Rosena Allin-Khan MP.

17 Oct 2019

Our players need our full support in facing down racism on the football pitch

The racist abuse we witnessed on Monday night was horrific – the Government must now push for the harshest sanctions for offenders, writes Rosena Allin-Khan MP

21 Sep 2019 Social affairs

We need a complete overhaul of the social care system to protect our most vulnerable residents

The time to act is now to ensure that even more families do not experience the horror of finding their loved one bruised, bleeding and terrified, writes Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP

26 Feb 2019 Social affairs

Parliamentarians must act now to safeguard our vulnerable adults in care homes

There must be greater accountability when atrocities take place against our elderly – their voices must be heard, says Rosena Allin-Khan MP.

24 Jun 2018 Communities

It’s time for a common sense approach to safe standing

The campaign for safe standing at football is not about a return to the terraces of the 1980s. It’s about ensuring all fans can enjoy a better, more inclusive experience, writes Shadow Sports Minister Rosena Allin-Khan

23 Nov 2017 Foreign affairs

Commons Diary: Rosena Allin-Khan

Rosena Allin-Khan’s heart-breaking week in Bangladesh and Myanmar leaves her feeling the heavy weight of responsibility