James Murray

Vaccines save lives. That's why we're offering the MenB vaccine to around one million young people. We're also launching a School-Aged Vaccination Taskforce with @educationgovuk. By working toget...

I’m really concerned that one million 11-to-17-year-olds tried vaping last year. That’s why we’re consulting on plans to stop vapes being marketed to children and young people.

Excellent news for patients, staff and the wider NHS

For patients with type 1 diabetes, blood sugar levels require constant management and can become a medical emergency. That’s why I’m delighted a groundbreaking new therapy’s been approved for use ...

Keir Starmer took Labour from historic defeat in 2019 to election victory just five years later. With that power, we have been able to begin rebuilding our NHS and making it fit for the future. T...

I am being kept updated on the collision of two trains between Luton and Bedford. A number of people have been injured and I thank first responders who are helping those affected. The @EastEngland...

Huge congratulations to @AndyBurnhamGM - our new @UKLabour and @CoopParty MP for Makerfield - and all the campaigners who helped send Reform packing! https://t.co/z8akNf08Ps

I'm pleased the BMA has called off strikes next week. That’s good news for patients, all NHS staff, and the taxpayer.

We're launching a one-off MenB vaccination programme ahead of the 2026 academic year. Following recent outbreaks we've decided to do this to protect those young people at the highest immediate ri...

Great to meet staff and patients @MFTnhs and see how AI is transforming diagnosis for lung cancer. We’re rolling this tech out to every NHS trust in the country, which means millions more patient...

What I am bringing to the role of Secretary of State for Health and Social Care is not a change of course, but a change of gear. I want to work with NHS staff across the country to build on progre...

Great to hear directly from those supporting Black men to take part in prostate cancer research, alongside @DavidLammy, earlier this week. Conversations like this are vital to closing the evidence...

I know that Jewish people, and everyone experiencing discrimination, need action not words.   Together with NHS England, we'll waste no time in setting Lord Mann’s recommendations in motion to buil...

As a man in my 40s, prostate cancer is something I’m beginning to think more about.   Screening can be life saving, but it is complex.   We’re following the science by focusing on those most at ris...

I know how distressing it is for patients to repeat their medical history over and over. And the effort it takes for NHS staff to get the information they need. We'll join up this fragmented syst...

Women and families deserve the best possible maternity & neonatal services. Far too many have been left hurt and heartbroken by failures in those services. We are determined to change that. I w...

Deeply honoured to be appointed by the Prime Minister as Health & Social Care Secretary. Huge thanks to @RachelReevesMP for my time as part of her fantastic team. Can't wait to get started an...

These election results are tough. The country faces tough challenges too that we were elected to take on. The PM has said more needs to change and we need to offer people more hope. The right thi...

Our priority is de-escalation. Global conflict drives up energy costs and hits the most vulnerable hardest. In Washington, the Chancellor is working with partners to push for stability, a sustaine...

Over the next three months, your energy bills are capped, whatever happens globally. We will always fight your corner when it comes to keeping the cost of living down – now and in the future. htt...