Member of Parliament
Mr Toby Perkins
Member since
06 May 2010
Bills sponsored
2
Speeches (30d)
7
Speeches (all)
1,037
Written questions
63
Last spoke
23 Apr 2026
Recent contributions (1,037)
HANSARDRecognition of Fibromyalgia as a DisabilityI absolutely agree. My hon. Friend has given a powerful example. Meeting someone with fibromyalgia—this is even more true of those who live with a sufferer—we get to understand…15 Jan 2019HANSARDRecognition of Fibromyalgia as a DisabilityI could not agree more with my hon. Friend. I think that there are many hon. Members here for the debate, on such an important day in Parliament when there are many alternative…15 Jan 2019HANSARDRecognition of Fibromyalgia as a DisabilityI agree, and I think that that hints at a wider problem in the benefits system assessment regime, which finds it difficult to deal with fluctuating conditions, whether mental…15 Jan 2019HANSARDRecognition of Fibromyalgia as a DisabilityI entirely agree. The impact on the rest of the family includes caring responsibilities that fall on them, restricting their ability to develop their earning potential. The…15 Jan 2019HANSARDRecognition of Fibromyalgia as a DisabilityThat point is spot on, and made from the powerful perspective of someone who knows what it is like to live with someone experiencing fibromyalgia. I will come on in a moment to…15 Jan 2019
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