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Statement: Universal Credit & Personal Independence Payment Bill
Over the past few days, I have continued discussions with the government about proposed welfare reforms which began in March, when I went into Downing Street to press concerns directly. I have made clear my belief the government should have framed this issue very differently from the start. Â
As a result of this combined pressure from Labour MPs, significant changes have been made, including those confirmed last week and during the debate today. This includes confirmation

Calvin Bailey MBE MP
Jul 1


Statement: The Third Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
Today we have voted on the Third Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which has passed through the House of Commons with a majority of 23. The Bill will now proceed to be considered by the House of Lords.
This has been a challenging, complex debate and today was no exception. I have continued to read the emails being sent to me with interest and engage with individual constituents and experts.

Calvin Bailey MBE MP
Jun 20


Prostate cancer event with Leyton Orientear magazine
Great to support a very successful event at the Coach and Horses, Leyton organised by Leyton Orientear magazine, who brought us together to raise awareness and money in our fight against prostate cancer. I was very pleased to win the raffle and stick the prize money behind the bar for those who joined us!

Calvin Bailey MBE MP
Jun 3


Prostate cancer Man Van in Parliament
So positive to sponsor the Man Van to come into Parliament this week! 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in the UK, and early

Calvin Bailey MBE MP
Mar 29


Constituency NHS Change Meeting
Last week, I had the opportunity to meet with people from across our constituency over Zoom to discuss the future of our NHS. After 14 years

Calvin Bailey MBE MP
Feb 12


Whipps Cross Redevelopment Meeting
I recently met with several MPs, council leaders inc. Stella Creasy MP and Cllr. Grace Williams, and the Whipps Cross Redevelopment Team to

Calvin Bailey MBE MP
Feb 4


Visit to Stay Safe East
Earlier this week I had the privilege of visiting Stay Safe East in Waltham Forest, where they’ve been transforming lives since their foundi

Calvin Bailey MBE MP
Jan 31


Whipps Cross meeting with Minister
This week I met with Karin Smyth MP, Minister of State for Secondary Care, to urgently raise with her the need for progress on maintenance a

Calvin Bailey MBE MP
Jan 24


Statement: Whipps Cross Hospital Delivery Timetable
The previous government failed to deliver on Whipps, and we are deeply disappointed that the timetable for a full rebuild will be longer tha

Calvin Bailey MBE MP
Jan 20


Statement on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading
I write to update you following the day’s events on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. I voted to progress the Bill into its n

Calvin Bailey MBE MP
Nov 29, 2024


Prostate cancer early diagnosis speech
I took a moment last week to talk about the impact of prostate cancer. Early diagnosis is crucial, but alarmingly at Barts Hospital Trust fo

Calvin Bailey MBE MP
Nov 27, 2024
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