United Kingdom parliament

Liz Twist

Member of Parliament · Labour

Transcripts of what Liz Twist said in Parliament, sitting by sitting. Only speeches whose speaker is confirmed are shown.

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  1. House of Commons · House of Commons · 15 September 2026

    • Public Accounts Committee Statement – Cross‑government compensation schemes

      “Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I thank the honorable lady for her report on the redress schemes, and it certainly reflects the experiences, I think, of my constituents who've been involved in some of those campaigns, and welcome particularly the…”
      Watch from 4:06:56

  2. House of Commons · House of Commons · 10 September 2026

    • Backbench business and topical issues: suicide prevention, RNLI, local concerns

      “Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. And can I thank the Leader of the House for his comment about World Suicide Prevention Day. But I would like to ask another question. In the UK, someone takes their own life every ninety…”
      Watch from 1:58:36

  3. House of Commons · House of Commons · 8 September 2026

    • Health Bill: Report stage: patient safety, HSIB, puberty blockers and corridor care

      “Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and can I start by saying that I welcome this bill and was pleased to be a member of the bill committee, and I also welcome the government's new clauses which the Minister has spoken…”
      Watch from 5:46:50

  4. Westminster Hall · House of Commons · 8 September 2026

    • Opening of World Suicide Prevention Day debate: scope and key risks

      “Thank you, Sir Christopher. I beg to move that this house has considered World Suicide Prevention Day. And I am grateful to have secured this debate. And it is a pleasure to serve with you as chair of it. Now…”
      Watch from 1:30:52

    • Community and voluntary sector role: Samaritans, Mind, sport and autism

      “For instance, despite having acute mental health needs, men account for only 36% of referrals to NHS talking therapies. This mismatch shows that even with the outstanding commitment of frontline clinicians, statutory services cannot carry the weight of suicide prevention…”
      Watch from 1:40:55

    • Regional initiatives, bereaved families and workplace prevention

      “I also want to highlight the incredible work of If U Care Share, based in County Durham. Their roots are embedded in the local community, offering emotional support and postvention care, and formed from personal experience following the death by…”
      Watch from 1:46:33

  5. House of Commons · House of Commons · 3 September 2026

    • Church Commissioners & House Commissions: Palestine, abuse casework and church finances

      “I thank my honorable friend for that answer. In communities like Blaydon and Consett, historic parish churches such as St Ives in Leadgate, known locally as the miners' cathedral, are irreplaceable heritage assets but carry huge repair burdens. What discussions…”
      Watch from 1:04:14

    • Business statement: upcoming legislation and scrutiny of No.10 North

      “Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. So here we are back from recess, where I had a great time meeting people and businesses across Blaydon and Consett, from celebrating the centenary of Thomas Swan and Company in Consett, to independent local…”
      Watch from 3:17:35

  6. Work and Pensions Committee · House of Commons · 2 September 2026

    • Managed migration from ESA to Universal Credit and NAWRA concerns

      “Okay, I think the aspiration was to complete it by the middle of this year, wasn't it? So we have a small number of outstanding cases.”
      Watch from 1:04:25

    • Managed migration from ESA to Universal Credit and NAWRA concerns

      “Thank you. So I just wanted to follow up on my original question about follow-up work, ongoing support to claimants who migrated through the enhanced support journey to Universal Credit. Is the department planning to provide any ongoing support for…”
      Watch from 1:09:52

    • Transitional protection, council tax interactions and local discretion

      “Okay, so there is ongoing support where it's needed. So some ESA claimants when who failed to claim Universal Credit by the final deadline have subsequently applied for Universal Credit and found that the LCWRA, the limited capability for work…”
      Watch from 1:12:39
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