AT Rishi Sunak’s first Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) on Wednesday – and in the Commons proceedings before it – MPs from across the political spectrum were seen wearing rectangular badges on their lapels.
Labour leader Keir Starmer and Tory Work and Pensions minister Claire Coutinho were both among the MPs wearing the badges.
Why are MPs wearing badges at Westminster?
The rectangular badges were sent to MPs by the Stroke Association ahead of World Stroke Day, which falls on October 29.
The charity works to help people who have suffered from a stroke – a life-threatening medical condition that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off – recover and rebuild their lives.
It said there are a total of 1.3 million stroke survivors in the UK, with another person falling victim every five minutes.
What is a stroke? It is...
— Stroke Association (@TheStrokeAssoc) May 26, 2022
Scary
Confusing
Lonely
Exhausting
It's a leading cause of adult disability & it changes lives in an instant. But the brain can adapt, & so can you. Please share so more people can hear what stroke means to survivors, as part of #StrokeAwarenessMonth. pic.twitter.com/wnDZywk5qx
Juliet Bouverie OBE, the chief executive of the Stroke Association, said: "We're pleased to see so many MPs wearing Stroke Association badges in the House of Commons today to mark the upcoming World Stroke Day.
"Quick access to stroke treatment is essential for the best chances of survival and recovery. Currently only 30% of patients who could have thrombectomy treatment receive it.
"It's essential the government supports hard-working stroke teams across the country to rapidly increase access to thrombectomy to all patients who could benefit. We need to see urgent investment in stroke treatment so that more people can rebuild their lives after stroke."
Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers?
We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse.
So that’s why we’ve decided to make the ability to comment only available to our paying subscribers. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate – and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with.
The conversation will go back to what it should be about – people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. Let’s get that debate started!
Callum Baird, Editor of The National
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel