Liam Conlon

Liam Conlon

Labour — Beckenham and Penge

Speaking in the House of Commons on 5 March 2026

Debate

Palliative Care

Contribution

I agree with my hon. Friend. When it comes to palliative care, a postcode lottery does not offer people a real choice, either; I made that point during the debate on assisted dying. Crucially, the framework must also address the regional and socioeconomic inequalities that plague the system, so that across the whole country, people can access the high-quality, compassionate palliative care that I know my constituents value so dearly at St Christopher’s. Let me finish by thanking all the trustees, staff and volunteers at St Christopher’s hospice for caring for families with unrivalled professionalism, dedication and empathy. Dame Cicely said: “You matter because you are you, and you matter to the end of your life. We will do all we can not only to help you die peacefully, but also to live until you die.” She would be incredibly proud of the staff and volunteers at St Christopher’s hospice today, whose work enables that to happen.

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