Kerry McCarthy

Kerry McCarthy

Labour — Bristol East

Speaking in the House of Commons on 19 November 2025

Debate

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

Contribution

Sarah Lewis was my constituent. I have here the prevention of future deaths report that was issued after the inquest. She took her own life, but was severely ill with ME. One thing that comes through very strongly is that she did not feel she was believed or taken seriously, or that her symptoms were recognised by the medical profession. It is so important that we challenge the medical profession to take this more seriously.

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