“It is unacceptable that where you’re born determines your healthy life expectancy. I am determined to create a fairer Britain, where everyone lives well for longer, no matter where they come from. This government is committed to tackling health inequalities head on through our health mission and, as part of our 10 Year Health Plan, we will set out how we plan to improve the nation’s health by shifting our focus from hospital to community, analogue to digital and treatment to prevention.”

– Andrew Gwynne MP, Minister for Public Health and Prevention

“For too long inequality has been left unaddressed, that is why I was honoured to be asked to launch the Parliamentary Champions Network for the Health Equals coalition because equality of life chances is possible, if we work together we can make health equal.“

– Emma Lewell-Buck MP, South Shields

“Health inequalities have plagued my constituents in Manchester Rusholme due to issues like poor housing, insecure income, and air pollution. As a Health Equals Parliamentary champion, I will continue to do all that I can, on a local and national level, to support measures that help deliver the monumental changes needed for our planet and our health.”

– Afzal Khan MP, Manchester Rusholme

“I am delighted to be a Health Equals Parliamentary champion to ‘Make Health Equal’ for the people of Brighton Pavilion. In parts of my constituency, life expectancy is 12 years shorter than in other parts of the UK, and big differences in income, housing conditions and air pollution are part of what leads to this. It’s awful to see such different lifespans, but it doesn’t have to be this way, so I’m committing to work to narrow the health gap between people’s lives across the UK.”