David Burton-Sampson

David Burton-Sampson

Labour — Southend West and Leigh

Speaking in the House of Commons on 16 December 2025

Debate

Transgender People: Provision of Healthcare

Contribution

I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for North Warwickshire and Bedworth (Rachel Taylor) on introducing the debate. I will be brief. A trans woman from my constituency told me: “Transgender healthcare. Even these words feel contentious… If I have a toothache, I understand that I can book an appointment to see a dentist. The pain I was feeling radiated through every aspect of my day, but for a long time it seemed impossible to name. Even when I finally found a way to begin to understand this pain, I was met with a second, greater barrier. Reaching out to the dentist doesn't make me feel ashamed and like a monster.” That is just one small snippet of many stories I have, and I could share many more today. Trans people are human beings, and we need to start treating them as such. I await the outcome of the Levy review, but live in hope that it will focus on the safety, dignity and autonomy of trans and non-binary people. Time will tell.

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