Stuart Andrew MP joins our Parliamentary Champions network

We're delighted to announce Stuart Andrew, Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, as our newest Parliamentary Champion!

As Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Stuart has said he wants to work constructively to support progress for people with ME, and help hold decision-makers to account on the implementation of commitments made in the Government’s Final Delivery Plan for ME/CFS.

Speaking on the announcement, Stuart said:

"I am delighted to become a Parliamentary Champion for Action for ME and to support the charity’s work in improving the lives of people living with this often misunderstood illness.

While the announcement of the final delivery plan for ME/CFS is a positive step, delays in its implementation risk adding to the continued challenges for people with ME, particularly those with severe symptoms.

I look forward to working with Action for ME and colleagues to ensure people with ME receive the care and understanding they deserve and that commitments translate into meaningful improvements."

We would like to thank Stuart for his dedication to supporting people with ME and we look forward to working with him.

What does a Parliamentary Champion do?

Our network of Parliamentary Champions are our 'go-to' individuals when engaging with Government and building support for our campaigns more broadly in Parliament and beyond.

They help us in a number of ways, including:

• tabling written and oral questions on ME
• tabling and supporting debates on ME
• sponsoring events in Parliament.
• writing opinion pieces for national and local press.

For more information and a full list of our Champions, click here.