1st female Lagan Valley MP reveals husband's rare blood cancer diagnosis, emphasizes UK's lagging cancer survival rates & calls for NHS funding increase.

Sorcha Eastwood, the first female MP for Lagan Valley in Northern Ireland, revealed her husband's rare blood cancer diagnosis during her maiden speech in the House of Commons. She stressed the critical need for adequate NHS funding, citing that cancer survival rates in the UK lag 25 years behind those in other European countries. Eastwood's political inspiration stems from her mother's work as a domiciliary care worker, fueling her commitment to improve healthcare for her constituents.

September 03, 2024
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