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Liz Twist MP

Liz Twist MP

Labour MP for Blaydon

MPs need more support and resources to improve parliamentary scrutiny
Parliament
By Liz Twist MP
MPs need more support and resources to improve parliamentary scrutiny
Scrutiny of government on behalf of the people is an MPs primary function, amongst the many other responsibilities involved in representing our constituents.
Levelling Up provides an opportunity for us to reassess action on suicide prevention
Health
By Liz Twist MP
Levelling Up provides an opportunity for us to reassess action on suicide prevention
Suicide is preventable, not inevitable. World Suicide Prevention Day, 10th September, gives us a chance to reflect on the actions we can take to tackle it.
In the age of social distancing we must combat loneliness by bringing meaningful connections closer to home
Health
By Liz Twist MP
In the age of social distancing we must combat loneliness by bringing meaningful connections closer to home
Government must “design out” loneliness from people’s lives by building housing, neighbourhoods and infrastructure with social connection in mind.
Government must fund early intervention initiatives to better support young people who self-harm
Health
By Liz Twist MP
Government must fund early intervention initiatives to better support young people who self-harm
The APPG on Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention heard how support arrives much too late due to service waiting times, thresholds and all-too-common stigma.
Our new blue passports will be produced in Poland — we must bring the contract back to the UK
Home affairs
By Liz Twist MP
Our new blue passports will be produced in Poland — we must bring the contract back to the UK
While some people celebrate a return to a blue passport, staff in Gateshead mourn the loss of skilled, quality jobs.