Durban IV Anti-Racism Conference

Thank you for contacting me about the Durban IV anti-racism conference. Successive UK Governments have expressed concerns that the United Nations' Durban conferences on anti-racism have become forums for antisemitism. The UK boycotted part of the Durban II conference and declined to attend Durban III altogether due to these concerns.

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Support for Unpaid Carers

Thank you for contacting me about support for unpaid carers. The pandemic has demonstrated beyond all doubt how important carers are to our society and to our health service. I am immensely grateful to those who selflessly provide care to their family, friends, and neighbours.

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NHS Data Sharing

Thank you for contacting me about NHS Digital’s plans for personal medical histories to be shared with academic and commercial third parties. I share your concerns about the way in which these proposals are moving forward.

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Cancer Services

Thank you for contacting me about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer services. I agree with you that we need a fully resourced plan to address backlogs.

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Assisted Dying

Thank you for contacting me about assisted dying. This is a complex and emotive issue and I know there are strongly held ethical and moral views on both sides of the debate. I appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective.

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UK Nuclear Stockpile

Thank you for contacting me about the government’s decision to increase the UK’s nuclear stockpile and the CND-led campaign requesting MPs support EDM 1667.

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