Ways and Means

James Wild Con

North West Norfolk

Asked the Secretary of State about the progress of building new hospitals with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, specifically for the Queen Elizabeth hospital in King's Lynn.

Luke Evans Con

Hinckley and Bosworth

Inquired if GPs, hospices, and care homes are exempt from national insurance contributions to avoid cost increases that could impact patient care.

Jim Shannon DUP

Strangford

Acknowledged the £22 billion allocated for the NHS and asked about clarifying whether GPs and other healthcare providers will be exempt from national insurance contributions to ensure they can continue delivering services without increased costs.

Toby Perkins Lab

Chesterfield

Congratulated the Secretary of State on securing additional funding for the NHS and asked how new GPs will be distributed, particularly in more deprived areas with higher health inequalities.

Jeremy Corbyn Ind

Islington North

Asked about interventions to reduce the burden of private finance initiatives on hospitals, which are currently spending up to 15% of their income servicing these debts and often operating at a deficit.

Andrew George Lib Dem

St Ives

Requested a meeting regarding primary care diversification and the establishment of walk-in centres, specifically in Fareham community hospital's constituency.

Edward Argar Con

Melton and Syston

The hon. Gentleman criticises the Labour government's Budget, highlighting concerns about tax hikes on working people, increased borrowing, debt, and reduced growth predictions. He calls for detailed plans to improve patient outcomes and warns against broken promises regarding NHS reforms.

Kate Osamor Lab Co-op

Edmonton and Winchmore Hill

Welcomes the investment in NHS and renewed focus on public services, highlights the need for quality care with a human touch. Emphasises the importance of publicly owned health services and expresses concerns about the privatisation of NHS data infrastructure. Stresses the need to listen to all staff voices and address disparities in healthcare access. Urges targeted investment in mental health services.

Helen Morgan Lib Dem

North Shropshire

Welcomed the investment in NHS but criticised the decision to increase employer’s national insurance contributions and lower threshold, arguing it undermines GP practices. Urged for exemption of GPs from NIC hike or funding them to cover costs. Called for urgent cross-party talks on social care funding and proposed free personal care model similar to Scotland's. Raised concerns about SEND budgets in local authorities being insufficient with current £1 billion allocation. Discussed transport issues, highlighting the need for detail behind public transport plans such as bus service improvement plan and railway schemes. Stressed the importance of farmers providing essential public services and questioned accuracy of Treasury numbers on farms affected by new measures.

Juliet Campbell Lab

Broxtowe

Made a maiden speech expressing gratitude and hope for the NHS and public services. Paid tribute to her predecessor, Darren Henry, and highlighted Labour's legacy in Broxtowe under Nick Palmer. Discussed her career progression from civil servant to senior manager in the NHS, founding an organisation focused on dyslexia education reform. Emphasised the importance of community safety and welfare initiatives. Highlighted Broxtowe’s diverse landscape including Attenborough nature reserve and its business environment such as Caunton Engineering with apprenticeship schemes.

Esther McVey Con

Tatton

Critiqued the Labour Government's Budget, arguing it is anti-business and will harm economic health. Suggested the Budget raises taxes excessively, impacting businesses negatively and increasing national debt. Highlighted that 80% of employer national insurance rises will be borne by workers through lower wages or fewer jobs. Raised concerns about inheritance tax changes affecting family farmers’ ability to pass on their business.

Lewis Atkinson Lab

Sunderland Central

Pays tribute to his predecessor Julie Elliott and emphasises the importance of organising and advocating on a regional basis. Highlights the historical link between health, wealth and economic conditions in Sunderland, noting how families like his knew well that their ability to work was dependent on good health due to the introduction of the NHS and national insurance by the Attlee Government. Mentions his intention to address inequalities in health outcomes for the poorest communities. Discusses the industrial history of Sunderland from shipbuilding and coal mining through to its current digital economy and innovative projects such as the Nissan car plant, film studio development, university strengths in media and healthcare, and cultural businesses. Emphasises the city's diverse community and celebrates its music scene.

Adam Dance Lib Dem

Yeovil

I congratulate the hon. Members for Broxtowe and Sunderland Central on their maiden speeches, thanking the Madam Deputy Speaker and staff who make Parliament work. I acknowledge my predecessor's service and the support of my mentor Paddy Ashdown, encouraging young people to overcome challenges. I highlight the importance of public health services and NHS reinvestment, praising the Government for starting reforms needed due to Conservative mismanagement. In Yeovil, there is a rich history in agriculture and engineering with companies like Leonardo UK, Kuehne + Nagel, and Screwfix contributing significantly. The constituency faces challenges such as inequality and the housing crisis, emphasising the need for fair opportunities regardless of background.

Luke Myer Lab

Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland

Raised a point of order to Madam Deputy Speaker without providing specific content in the given text.

Cat Eccles Lab

Stourbridge

I thank my hon. Friends for their maiden speeches and pay tribute to my predecessors in Stourbridge, Suzanne Webb, Margot James, Lynda Waltho, and Debra Shipley. I am committed to continuing the work on justice for Ryan and promoting glass production heritage along with supporting local arts. The constituency has a rich industrial history and I welcome funding for transport improvements announced in the Budget. My career in the NHS spans nearly 20 years, witnessing both its strengths and challenges under austerity measures. During the pandemic, I worked in emergency maternity theatres facing procurement issues and staff shortages. I support the Government's efforts to investigate covid-related fraud and errors through a dedicated commissioner. Additionally, I highlight my involvement with local volunteer groups during the pandemic and express hope for peace globally while supporting Ukraine.

Thomas Tugendhat Con

Tonbridge

The Budget fails to understand economic principles, leading to high taxes and indebtedness. It undermines long-term investment by taxing farming properties and businesses, resulting in short-termism that stifles growth and harms the future.

Kate Osborne Lab

Jarrow and Gateshead East

The Budget celebrates significant increases for carer’s allowance, funding for further education, increased national minimum wage, NHS investment, and compensation for former mineworkers. However, it falls short in lifting the two-child benefit cap and addressing pension inequality issues.

Gavin Robinson DUP

Belfast East

The Budget is described as a 'sugar rush', which will feel good initially but may not sustain in the long term without sufficient growth. The lack of resolution to stabilise Northern Ireland's finances and achieve pay parity for NHS workers is noted with disappointment. Political decisions such as removing winter fuel payment and inheritance tax changes are criticised for causing damage and pain, suggesting a need for more thoughtful engagement with challenges ahead.

Sarah Smith Lab

Hyndburn

The Budget focuses on putting working people at the heart of economic decision making by protecting and supporting public services. The Chancellor’s decision to raise £9 billion per year is commended, despite its difficulty. Investing in public services supports long-term growth and lifts children out of poverty. Criticism is directed towards the Conservatives for their lack of clarity on alternatives. The closure of Accrington Victoria hospital due to safety issues highlights the consequences of neglecting public services.

Jessica Brown-Fuller Lib Dem

Chichester

Recognises the challenge in clearing up a decade of Conservative mismanagement, particularly in NHS and care sectors. Welcomes new funding for day-to-day spend in the NHS but criticises the increase in employer’s national insurance contributions as it will worsen the crisis by driving up GP surgery costs and affecting charities such as Stonepillow and St Wilfrid’s hospice.

Toby Perkins Lab

Chesterfield

This is a Budget that begins the long task of national repair and renewal after 14 years of decline, striking the right tone by supporting economic growth through private sector investment while also addressing public service needs. It ends an historic injustice for coalminers' pensions with £1 billion returned to former miners, allocates extra funding to tackle potholes in Derbyshire, increases the national minimum wage, and ensures work pays at the bottom of the economy.

Alex Easton Ind

North Down

The Budget has good parts but significant issues remain. While additional funding for policing is welcome, it does not resolve structural underfunding or recruitment crises in Northern Ireland's police service. Additional funding of £1.5 billion must be used prudently and effectively. Issues include GP practices struggling with increased national insurance contributions and the impact on farmers from inheritance tax changes which threaten food security. Pensioners face winter fuel payment issues despite working their entire lives.

Lizzi Collinge Lab

Morecambe and Lunesdale

The Budget gives hope for NHS investment, with a focus on wise investment rather than just throwing money at problems. It addresses national issues like vacancy rates and complex patient needs caused by austerity. The Budget also fulfills the commitment to accessing latest diagnostics and treatments, such as thrombectomy, which is crucial for stroke patients.

Will Forster Lib Dem

Woking

Welcomed the Government’s investment in the NHS but urged them not to increase national insurance on social care firms, health partners and GPs. Highlighted the importance of investing in social care due to pressure on local authorities. Raised concerns about the impact of national insurance rises on small businesses.

Richard Burgon Lab

Leeds East

Emphasised that the Budget is a welcome break from austerity, highlighted positive measures for public investment and progressive taxes but argued more needs to be done. Suggested implementing wealth taxes starting with a 2% tax on wealth above £10 million. Also expressed concern over real-term cuts to benefits next year.

Tom Gordon Lib Dem

Harrogate and Knaresborough

Focused on the need for more investment in social care due to its critical role in supporting the NHS. Highlighted personal experiences and concerns about unintended consequences such as healthcare staff being forced out of NHS roles because of budget measures.

Paul Davies Lab

Colne Valley

Welcomed the substantial investment in health services, focusing on addressing elective surgery backlogs, improving cancer treatment capabilities, and enhancing mental health support. Emphasised the importance of upgrading primary care facilities to reduce hospital burdens.

Helen Maguire Lib Dem

Epsom and Ewell

The Liberal Democrats acknowledge the £22.6 billion funding for the NHS and £3.1 billion capital funding, but criticise the Government's failure to exempt GPs from employer’s national insurance rise, which will likely reduce staffing levels at GP practices. The speaker highlights the need for better access to dental care and calls for more transparency on new hospital projects. She also mentions the impact of pension credit and winter fuel payment cuts on elderly constituents.

Lauren Edwards Lab

Rochester and Strood

The Labour MP welcomes the NHS funding increase in the Budget, highlighting its significance for her constituents. She notes that £22 billion is allocated towards day-to-day spending and £3.1 billion to improve buildings and technology. She also appreciates the Government's transparency on priorities and support for working people while asking businesses and wealthy individuals to contribute more. Edwards introduces an idea of setting up an elective care centre in her constituency, suggesting it could help tackle waiting lists at hospitals.

Andrew George Lib Dem

St Ives

The speaker supports the NHS 10-year plan but criticises the national insurance rise as it disproportionately affects those who struggle most. He proposes alternative methods to raise funds by reversing tax cuts for banks and taxing oil and energy giants more heavily. Andrew George also discusses issues related to housing emergencies, welcoming additional funding but highlighting construction inflation's impact on housing developments. He raises concerns about second homeowners taking advantage of business rate relief loopholes.

John Grady Lab

Glasgow East

The people of my constituency have a shorter life expectancy and live in poorer conditions compared to others. The Budget aims to tackle poverty by increasing the national living wage and pension payments, targeting scarce resources towards the poorest communities. However, Scotland's NHS is underfunded due to poor management by the SNP government, despite receiving additional funding from Westminster.

Ian Roome Lib Dem

North Devon

North Devon district hospital serves a vast area and faces significant infrastructure challenges. There is an urgent need for £80 million in maintenance costs to ensure the safety and functionality of critical services, but previous funding promises have been delayed or altered by the Conservative Government.

Jas Athwal Lab

Ilford South

The NHS has been strained due to Tory austerity measures and mismanagement during the pandemic. There are record levels of waiting lists, including 7 million people for elective treatments, 10% of patients waiting over 12 hours in A&E, and 350,000 people needing mental health support annually. This is the worst crisis since the NHS was founded 76 years ago.

Tom Morrison Lib Dem

Cheadle

Stepping Hill Hospital in Cheadle has a high maintenance bill of over £130 million, with many parts classified as high risk. The hospital faces significant structural issues and operational delays due to poor infrastructure conditions, causing distress for both patients and staff. Urgent action is needed from the new Government to address these issues before costs escalate further.

Marie Rimmer Lab

St Helens South and Whiston

Welcomed the mineworkers’ pension scheme resolution, which will distribute £1.5 billion among 112,000 former miners and their families. Criticised previous governments for failing to budget for resolving scandals like Horizon and infected blood. Encouraged unclaimed universal credit applications in St Helens (£6.5 million). Regretted inability to remove the two-child cap or help WASPI women. Highlighted austerity cuts since 2010 impacting local authority funding, leading to increased social care pressures (73% of St Helens budget spent on adult and children’s social care). Welcomed Chancellor's real-terms increase in local government funding but called for more substantial action.

Pete Wishart SNP

Perth and Kinross-shire

Acknowledged the usual form of Budget debates, starting with excitement followed by criticism. Praises Labour Government's provision for infected blood funds and increased funding for Scotland. Raised concerns about employer’s national insurance contributions, needing clarity on block grant funding in health and policing budgets. Criticised levelling-up funding given to Perth (£5 million), stating it was taken away by a Labour Government.

Becky Gittins Lab

Clwyd East

Welcomed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, particularly smoke-free spaces for anaphylactic allergy sufferers. Criticised previous Conservative Government's spending irresponsibility. Highlighted Labour’s largest funding boost to Wales (£21 billion with a £1.7 billion Barnett formula uplift). Noted investment in NHS, increasing national minimum wage, prison expansion budget, farming budget, steel communities support, and coal tip safety measures. Emphasised the end of mineworkers’ pension scheme injustice.

Claire Young Lib Dem

Thornbury and Yate

While the budget includes some welcome measures, such as adopting Liberal Democrat proposals on increasing carer’s allowance earnings limits, it raises serious concerns about raising employer national insurance contributions. This increase will significantly impact privately run GP surgeries and social care providers, reducing access to patient care and worsening financial conditions for these services. The speaker urges the government to address these issues by reversing tax cuts for large banks or asking tech giants to pay their fair share. She also highlights the need for more funding for flood prevention in her constituency.

Kevin Bonavia Lab

Stevenage

The Budget sends a clear signal that Labour is committed to addressing issues such as the cost of living crisis, NHS waiting lists, and school funding. It maintains the triple lock for pensioners and increases carer’s allowance. The speaker welcomes increased investment in local councils and NHS improvements aimed at shifting from sickness care to prevention.

Sarah Gibson Lib Dem

Chippenham

While welcoming increased investment, Sarah Gibson expresses concern about the impact of employer national insurance contributions on healthcare providers such as GP surgeries. She highlights how these increases threaten the financial sustainability of practices and could lead to reductions in services or even closures. The speaker requests a meeting with the Minister to explore mitigation options for GPs facing significant costs due to this policy.

Peter Lamb Lab

Crawley

The NHS has been systematically under-resourced, leading to long waiting times and cancelled operations. This Budget provides a £22.6 billion increase in NHS funding aimed at clearing the backlog of treatments accumulated during the Conservative tenure. The speaker criticises some Conservatives for ignoring child poverty and high taxation on working people while focusing on business taxes.

Tim Roca Lab

Macclesfield

The Conservative legacy includes terrible earnings growth, lower productivity than every G7 country besides Italy, stalled GDP per capita growth for the longest time since World War II, record debt levels, high taxes, and poor public services. The lack of wage growth is unprecedented in British economic history. When my right hon. Friend became Chancellor, she found an administration with unfunded policy decisions, undisclosed pressures, and overspends. In contrast, Labour's Budget adheres to sensible fiscal rules that put the country on a sustainable path.

Jack Rankin Con

Windsor

The Government’s measures, particularly the jobs tax in the Budget and their agenda in the Employment Rights Bill, are an attack on small businesses. Every penny spent by the state must be earned in the private sector. Supporting small businesses is crucial for funding public services and improving lives. The medium-term result of unsustainable tax rises will lead to lower growth, reducing resources available for public services.

Katrina Murray Lab

Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch

Lord Darzi’s independent report stated that the NHS is in a critical condition. The Government's decision to invest in mental health crisis centres is commendable. Mental health provision should focus on early intervention rather than emergency care. Young people with neurodevelopmental conditions face barriers in accessing help and spending years on waiting lists. While the largest budget settlement for the Scottish Government in devolution history was announced, the current Scottish Government must use it to address the system's issues.

Liz Jarvis Lib Dem

Eastleigh

The proposed increase to employer national insurance contributions will cost GPs, like Dr Katie Popplewell from Eastleigh, a significant amount of money and may impact patient care. The Liberal Democrats urge the Chancellor to exempt GPs, small businesses, pharmacies, dentists, care homes, and charities from this increase. Additionally, Jarvis criticises the lack of mention regarding the two-child benefit cap and highlights the local transport crisis in her constituency due to bus fare hikes and route cuts.

Kevin McKenna Lab

Sittingbourne and Sheppey

McKenna supports the Budget, viewing it as a step towards rebuilding public services after years of underinvestment. He emphasises that Labour Members understand the value of both business and public sector experience. The Secretary of State's commission for a 10-year plan to address issues in the NHS is welcomed by McKenna, who also highlights the need for government support to alleviate burdens on businesses caused by mental health crises.

Jeremy Corbyn Ind

Islington North

Corbyn calls for a resolution of private finance initiative projects affecting hospitals and advocates for a universal national care service to address rising social care costs. He also stresses the importance of addressing mental health stress linked to other societal issues such as housing, jobs, and families. Corbyn urges the Government to end the two-child benefit cap and support measures like winter fuel allowance.

Leigh Ingham Lab

Stafford

Ingham welcomes the Budget as a step towards rebuilding healthcare outcomes in Stafford and highlights the importance of shifting more healthcare out of hospitals into communities, particularly for palliative care. She supports focusing on preventing ill health and moving healthcare from hospital to community settings.

Angus MacDonald Lib Dem

Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

MacDonald expresses concern over the impact of increased employer national insurance contributions on hospices and palliative care providers in Scotland. He warns that these organisations may struggle to absorb additional costs and could face survival risks, leading to greater pressure on an already strained NHS system.

Pam Cox Lab

Colchester

I am proud to speak in this debate on a Budget that marks a turning point for our country and my constituency of Colchester. It is a Budget that fixes the country’s foundations and a Budget that works to repair and reform our NHS. The Budget recognises the immense challenges facing our health service, especially those affecting frontline workers like my family members who have dedicated their lives to it. I particularly welcome the extra £25 billion for the NHS across resource and capital budgets to cut waiting lists and invest in new equipment. This will help improve conditions for NHS staff and patients alike.

Dan Aldridge Lab

Weston-super-Mare

As someone raised by strong, brave, and kind women, I cannot ignore the significance of having a woman lead the charge to rectify economic instability. This Budget lays the foundation for a fairer economy and aims to fix societal issues. It includes £22.6 billion investment in the NHS, which will improve services in Weston general hospital and our GP surgeries. Additionally, increasing the minimum wage will benefit nearly 4,000 workers in North Somerset by about £1,400 each year. The Budget also allocates funds for road maintenance and special educational needs, disabilities, and alternative provision reform.

Luke Taylor Lib Dem

Sutton and Cheam

Janey Godley’s passing highlights the importance of hospice care in our society. However, many hospices are struggling with staff shortages, budget constraints, and a funding model that relies heavily on charitable donations, leaving them vulnerable and susceptible to financial instability. St Raphael’s hospice in my constituency faces these challenges, having reduced its clinical community nurse team by 20% and discontinuing its hospice at home programme due to rising costs and insufficient NHS funding. The Budget pledge of £22.6 billion for the NHS is a step forward but fails to address the specific needs of hospices.

Terry Jermy Lab

South West Norfolk

I spent the past decade running a business and now as an MP, I am committed to supporting local businesses in South West Norfolk. Businesses need a healthy workforce and customers; they rely on public services that have declined under Conservative rule. The national living wage increase will benefit our area by boosting local spending. However, we face significant health issues with no hospital or minor injuries unit within the constituency, leading to long drives for medical care. Both hospitals serving my constituents are oversubscribed and riddled with RAAC problems, making it difficult for NHS staff to provide quality care. The focus on RAAC and the £20 billion extra funding for the NHS will go a long way in addressing backlogs and improving healthcare infrastructure.

Iqbal Mohamed Ind

Dewsbury and Batley

The Budget, while an improvement over Tory austerity, is a missed opportunity to bring transformative change. It includes increases in the national minimum wage and carer’s allowance but also cuts to social security and disability benefits. The Government must ensure that NHS investments do not benefit private shareholders. There are 4.2 million children living in poverty and a quarter of a million people homeless, while we face an irreversible climate disaster. Real solutions include wealth taxes and closing corporate tax loopholes. Rent controls and significant council house building programmes are needed to solve the housing crisis. The proposed local housing allowance freeze will exacerbate the situation for many families. This Budget does not go far enough in addressing these crises.

Douglas McAllister Lab

West Dunbartonshire

The Budget delivers a record Scottish block grant, providing £47.7 billion for Scotland’s budget in 2025-26 and a significant boost through the Barnett formula. This funding must be used to fix the NHS and support public services, ending the era of austerity. The SNP Government now have no excuses for failing to manage their finances properly or improving healthcare. They need to address the crisis facing Scotland’s NHS with more than 50,000 fewer planned operations compared to pre-pandemic levels. Every penny of extra NHS funding should be directed towards cutting waiting lists and reviving services. This Budget marks an opportunity for Scotland if only the SNP can manage it competently before the next election.

Victoria Collins Lib Dem

Harpenden and Berkhamsted

After more than a decade of Conservative chaos, the Government inherited a challenging task. The Chancellor's announcement to increase NHS investment is welcome but falls short in addressing social care issues. GP practices are concerned about increased employer’s national insurance contributions, fearing layoffs. Health and care providers that are private companies will not benefit from the tax rise exemption, threatening the integrity of the commitment to the NHS. Local businesses, councils, farms, healthcare providers require better support and funding. The Budget must protect local communities including their economic backbone.

David Burton-Sampson Lab

Southend West and Leigh

This tough but necessary Budget marks a change after 14 years of the previous Government. It aims to repair the foundations of our economy while investing in public services, especially the NHS, which is suffering from long waiting times for out-patient appointments and general surgery. There are also huge gaps in local mental health provision; the new funding will help reduce waiting lists for assessments and treatment. Funding for special educational needs provisions is much needed. The Budget provides a credible plan to fix our NHS.

Steve Witherden Lab

Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr

Welcoming the largest funding boost since devolution, this Budget marks a significant milestone for Wales. It includes vital allocations such as £25 million for coal tip maintenance in Rhostyllen. Addressing food security issues through proper investment in farming is essential, and the allocation of £60 million to the farming recovery fund will support farmers affected by extreme weather conditions. Increasing the national living wage by 6.7% benefits low-paid workers; raising thresholds for carer’s allowance provides a boost for families. Enhancing school maintenance and recruiting new teachers supports the devolved education system.

Amanda Martin Lab

Portsmouth North

The Budget is a first step in creating real change, particularly for minimum wage workers and young people starting their independent lives through the £12.21 per hour national living wage increase. For unpaid carers, raising the threshold for carer’s allowance offers support to many families. In Portsmouth North, NHS funding will help reduce waiting times and deliver an 18-week target. Improvements to universal credit include a fairer debt repayment rate reduction from 25% to 15%, aiding those in financial difficulty. Teacher recruitment and support for children with special educational needs (SEND) are critical steps towards ensuring better futures.

Beccy Cooper Lab

Worthing West

Highlights the importance of a healthy economy for people’s well-being, focusing on the Budget's emphasis on rebuilding health foundations. Emphasises the prioritisation of NHS with vital capital investment and increased spending. Notes funding for mental health crisis centres to alleviate pressure from A&E departments. Mentions additional investments like early years and family services rising to £8 billion, expansion of breakfast clubs for children starting their days positively. Commends local government funding increases and affordable homes programme support.

Danny Beales Lab

Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Critiques previous Conservative policies that led to public service issues, including a £22 billion black hole in finances. Praises the current Budget for taking tough decisions on spending and taxation without increasing taxes on payslips, instead asking wealthy individuals and businesses to contribute more. Stresses the pro-growth nature of the Budget focusing on investment in the country’s future. Highlights NHS investment as transformative, with £25 billion allocated over two years excluding covid funding.

Rachel Hopkins Lab

Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Describes the clear choice between more austerity under Conservatives or change under a Labour Government investing in Britain’s future. Praises tough but fair tax choices to fund public services, including ending non-dom tax loophole and VAT breaks for private schools. Highlights £11.2 billion investment in education system with per-pupil funding increase, support for SEND system and free breakfast clubs roll-out. Commends wage boosts from national living wage increase benefiting over 3,000 people in Luton alone. Delivers on affordable housing commitments like £500 million boost to the programme enabling up to 5,000 additional homes built. Acknowledges NHS importance by investing an extra £25.6 billion over next two years with a focus on reducing waiting times and improving staffing.

Jennifer Craft Lab

Thurrock

This Budget will make a real difference to the lives of my constituents. It is designed to fix the foundations of our economy, to turn the page on the failed policies of the previous Government, and to deliver the change that people across the country and in my constituency voted for. Public service performance is at a historic low, with families facing challenges such as GP shortages, NHS dentistry issues, long waiting times for diagnostic tests, and difficulties receiving special educational needs diagnoses. The Budget commits an extra £22.6 billion to the health service, aiming to cut waiting times and deliver 40,000 more appointments weekly. It also includes a commitment to review carer’s allowance for unpaid carers.

Alex Baker Lab

Aldershot

The Budget delivers welcome news about the rebuilding of Frimley Park Hospital and its impact on areas such as Aldershot and Farnborough. It is a commitment to tackle waiting lists, lay foundations for a 10-year health plan, and invest in economic growth through healthcare improvements. The example of Gloria Cornwall highlights the urgent need for timely NHS appointments; her story underscores the importance of reducing waiting times and improving access to care.

Warinder Juss Lab

Wolverhampton West

The Budget is about investment, with over £25.5 billion invested in the NHS over two years for cutting waiting times, providing extra appointments, new surgical hubs and diagnostic scanners, radiotherapy machines, technology and digital improvements to run essential services and drive productivity. It includes support for mental health crisis centres, social care through grant funding, core schools budget increase, further education investment, and a real-terms funding increase for local government spending.

Baggy Shanker Lab Co-op

Derby South

The Budget marks the start of a new chapter with unwavering focus on improving lives through investing in public services. It addresses the impact of Tory austerity, prioritising health and care services such as those provided by the Florence Nightingale Community Hospital. The largest real-terms growth in day-to-day NHS spending outside of covid since 2010 is announced. Additional £1.3 billion funding for local authorities to support families facing challenges is welcomed.

Sarah Coombes Lab

West Bromwich

The Labour Budget looks after ordinary families in West Brom by not increasing taxes on working people, raising the carer's earnings limit, and ensuring a £1,400 pay rise for 12,000 minimum wage workers. It also funds the NHS with an injection that delivers extra appointments, new equipment, and staff support to rebuild it after years of Conservative cuts. Additionally, the Budget supports manufacturing jobs in the automotive industry, secures HS2 extension, and provides funding for local projects in the west midlands.

Clive Jones Lib Dem

Wokingham

Welcomes extra NHS funding but urges the Government to urgently confirm funding for building a new Royal Berkshire hospital as soon as 2028 and questions why the national insurance employer contribution is levied despite an increasing GP-to-patient ratio in Wokingham. Calls on the Minister to engage with local care boards about the need for a dedicated GP surgery in Arborfield.

Joe Powell Lab

Kensington and Bayswater

Welcomes investment from the Budget towards reducing NHS waiting lists, expanding surgical capacity, diagnostic hubs, affordable homes plan, warm homes plan, reduction in right-to-buy discounts, and speeding up remedial work on buildings with safety issues. Emphasises the need for a new St Mary’s hospital alongside refurbishment of Charing Cross hospital and Hammersmith hospital as part of the Imperial College healthcare NHS trust.

Anna Dixon Lab

Shipley

Supports the Budget's investment in NHS and social care, including a 4% increase to day-to-day spending, £25 billion cash injection over two years, and capital investments for RAAC-infested Airedale hospital. Advocates for spreading best practice and delivering more care in communities as part of a 10-year plan. Urges Ministers to explore challenges faced by non-profit care providers to ensure strong foundations for social care.

Bayo Alaba Lab

Southend East and Rochford

This Budget represents a huge step towards restoring the vibrancy and potential of my constituency. It supports hospital and health services, revitalises trade and hospitality, and strengthens community ties. Over 14 years, public services have been neglected while businesses in hospitality and retail were unsupported. This Labour Government is investing £25.6 billion in the NHS over two years to cut waiting times by creating an extra 40,000 elective appointments a week. Businesses will also benefit from increased employment allowance to £10,500 and lower rates for retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors. The minimum wage is being raised to £12.21 per hour, serving to revitalise the hospitality and retail sectors.

Laurence Turner Lab

Birmingham Northfield

This Budget delivers economic stability and investment in public services after 14 years of chaos and austerity. It includes the biggest increase in NHS funding in 20 years, linked to service improvements. The investment in school buildings and equipment is especially important for rebuilding Green Meadow primary school and King Edward VI Balaam Wood academy. Additional money is also allocated for social care and road maintenance in local government.

Peter Swallow Lab

Bracknell

The Budget begins the work to undo a decade of recklessness by the Conservatives, fixing our NHS, schools, and supporting carers. It provides £25.7 billion over two years for the NHS to slash waiting times with an extra 40,000 elective appointments a week and commits £2 billion to technology for digital healthcare transformation. The Chancellor is making a £1 billion investment in special educational needs, addressing a broken system that has long been neglected.

Peter Prinsley Lab

Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

The Budget supports our NHS as we repair the damage caused by 14 years of neglect. It includes specific commitments such as replacing the RAAC-infested West Suffolk hospital, investing in medical research, and emphasising reform alongside investment. However, there is concern about reforms like outsourcing cataract services to private providers, creating ophthalmic deserts where serious eye conditions are untreated due to financial incentives for minor cases.

John Slinger Lab

Rugby

The Chancellor's Budget inspired many people, including girls and women. It included a £2.3 billion increase for core schools budget, making tough decisions on tax, spending and welfare to restore economic stability. The small business multiplier freeze will protect over 1,000 small businesses in Rugby from inflationary increases. Increased national minimum wage and carer's allowance benefits are expected. A total of £25.7 billion is allocated for NHS funding to improve services, reduce waiting times and introduce new facilities.

Zarah Sultana Lab

Coventry South

The Budget fails to tackle poverty with urgency and ambition after 14 years of Tory austerity. Urging the Government to scrap the two-child benefit cap, reverse means-testing on winter fuel payments, and provide affordable public transport fares. Labour must reject Tory welfare reforms that slash disability benefits. Suggests a fair tax system placing burden on high-income earners and calls for transformative economic plan securing future with just transition to renewable energy.

Clive Jones Lib Dem

Wokingham

Apologised for not declaring his involvement with the Royal Berkshire hospital and a family member's shares in a health company at the start of his speech.

Nusrat Ghani Con

Sussex Weald

Acknowledged Clive Jones' point of order regarding transparency about personal interests, noting its relevance to the debate.

Neil Duncan-Jordan Lab

Poole

Welcomes recognition that increasing public spending benefits lower-income households. Urges Chancellor for an exemption from national insurance contributions for hospices and additional funding for SEND services. Supports compensation for victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal and infected blood scandal, urging further support to women born in 1950s regarding state pension changes. Calls for social care reform and reiterates concerns about means-testing winter fuel allowance.

Sojan Joseph Lab

Ashford

Welcomes increased NHS funding, highlighting the importance of healthcare technology investment to improve productivity and patient experience. Makes a case for more details on hospital programme in east Kent, urging better investment in improving standards for patients rather than patching up ageing buildings.

Elaine Stewart Lab

Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

The Budget is a victory for mineworkers, particularly those in Elaine Stewart's constituency who will receive an additional £29 per week. It protects working people in Scotland, provides funding for public services, and addresses the pension scheme injustices affecting former mineworkers. However, she criticises the SNP Government in Scotland for not managing NHS funds effectively despite having more money available than other parts of the UK.

Mike Reader Lab

Northampton South

Welcomes the Budget's commitment to fixing the national health service, emphasising 40,000 additional appointments per week and £3.1 billion in capital funding for NHS infrastructure improvements. He praises his local integrated care board’s calls for major investment and acknowledges the dedication of NHS staff.

Polly Billington Lab

East Thanet

Highlights the Budget's historic nature, noting that constituents have praised it for stability and investment in the NHS. However, she points out issues with the state of the NHS in coastal communities like East Kent, emphasising a need for reform alongside funding to address poor health outcomes and access to healthcare services.

Matt Turmaine Lab

Watford

Discusses the legacy of failed Conservative government, including long waiting times and lack of GP appointments. Welcomes additional £22.6 billion for NHS and support for rebuilding schools. Advocates for a new hospital in Watford and acknowledges the Chancellor's achievement in managing financial issues.

Alex Burghart Con

Brentwood and Ongar

Welcomed the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, complimenting him on his speaking skills and ability to handle difficult situations. Advised him not to become too proficient in defending controversial policies.

Nusrat Ghani Con

Sussex Weald

Corrected a misunderstanding, noting that the previous speaker was addressing the Minister and not her.

Darren Jones Lab

Bristol North West

Discusses the hidden fiscal issues inherited from the previous government, including a £22 billion black hole of spending. Criticises Conservative promises they knew could not be fulfilled and highlights mismanagement of public services, such as NHS being left in critical condition. Outlines Labour's commitment to reform, focusing on people, policy, IT systems, and procurement. Emphasises the need for responsible investment alongside reforms to secure long-term funding while improving service quality today.

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