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Dr Luke Evans MP

Dr Luke Evans MP

@drlukeevans.org.uk

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Conservative Member of Parliament for Hinckley & Bosworth. Doctor (GP) and Shadow Health Minister Promoted by Richard Allen, both of 10A Priory Walk, Hinckley, LE10 1HU www.drlukeevans.org.uk

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Dr Luke Evans MP @drlukeevans.org.uk · 7d

Men’s and boys’ health is something I’ve been working on since I was first elected.

As I say here, men’s and women’s health is an “and” issue, not an “or” issue.

Dr Luke Evans MP @drlukeevans.org.uk · 8d

Brilliant to see the recently renovated classroom thanks to proceeds from generous donations at the Congerstone Summer Ball - well done to all involved.

And a special thanks to the pupils for their many varied and wonderful questions!

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Dr Luke Evans MP @drlukeevans.org.uk · 8d

Last week I visited Congerstone Primary School to meet Miss Lawton, the new Headteacher, and Mrs Smith, the Chair of Governors 🏫

It was a pleasure to stop by each class to see what the pupils were working on.

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Dr Luke Evans MP @drlukeevans.org.uk · 16d

Last night I asked the Security Minister a simple question: does he believe China has spied, or is spying, on Parliament?

You can see his answer here 👇

Dr Luke Evans MP @drlukeevans.org.uk · 17d

The mist lifted just enough to join Oakthorpe Donisthorpe & Acresford Parish Council for their hugely successful #AppleDay in the orchard.

Loads of people from all ages enjoying all that apples have to offer! Well done to the community for a great event.

Dr Luke Evans MP @drlukeevans.org.uk · 18d

Honoured to pick out the raffle tickets and congratulations to the many winners, but even more so to the organisers and gift donors - I believe over £2000 has already been raised!

Great work!

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Dr Luke Evans MP @drlukeevans.org.uk · 18d

A huge well done to Kirkby Mallory Schoolroom with their Microfest for #octoberfest - a brilliant event for the entire village with beer, sausages, music and entertainment.

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Dr Luke Evans MP @drlukeevans.org.uk · 20d

Rounded off Tuesday with a Youth Sport Trust panel discussion on how we can encourage younger people into sports and the importance of community facilities in achieving this.

It was good to touch on the health benefits, including to our mental wellbeing, of being active.

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Dr Luke Evans MP @drlukeevans.org.uk · 20d

Thank you to @fullfact.org and @shoutoutuk.bsky.social for inviting me to take part in the ‘Future Focus’ panel.

It was a wide-ranging discussion on everything from social media and misinformation, to votes at 16, housing, the triple lock and even cats 🐈

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Dr Luke Evans MP @drlukeevans.org.uk · 20d

We know social care is so important.

Tuesday morning’s discussion focused on how to best serve families and Local Authorities with provision while managing spiralling costs.

As you might expect, lots of questions around the Casey review, which is expected in 2028.

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Dr Luke Evans MP @drlukeevans.org.uk · 20d

Thank you to Re:State for chairing a roundtable with Community Pharmacy England to hear from stakeholders from across primary care: from dentistry to optometry, pharmacy to the charity sector and all primary care organisations in between!

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Dr Luke Evans MP @drlukeevans.org.uk · 20d

Then onto a really insightful discussion with @smfthinktank.bsky.social about how to end health inequalities across the UK, not forgetting rural areas like Hinckley and Bosworth!

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Dr Luke Evans MP @drlukeevans.org.uk · 20d

Monday started with a discussion on the issues impacting men and boys 👥

We talked about everything from steroids and social media to the role of men in modern society and what a ‘good man’ looks like.

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Dr Luke Evans MP @drlukeevans.org.uk · 20d

Well, that’s a wrap!

An intense four days at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester.

From bold ideas to big debates — here's a little flavour of what I got up to 👇

Dr Luke Evans MP @drlukeevans.org.uk · 28d

And if you're looking for the latest guidance, here's a link to advice from the NHS: nhs.uk/medicines/pa...

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Dr Luke Evans MP @drlukeevans.org.uk · 28d

You can read the study in Sweden here: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

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Dr Luke Evans MP @drlukeevans.org.uk · 28d

As a doctor, people have asked me about news stories on pregnant women taking paracetamol.

So here's an explainer on everything from the known risks of untreated pain or fever in pregnancy, to the study in Sweden of 2.4m people and the important distinction between causation and correlation.

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Dr Luke Evans MP @drlukeevans.org.uk · 28d

The evidence we have to date says *paracetamol does not cause autism* and, what’s more, we have concrete evidence of the dangers of not taking paracetamol when it is needed.

www.drlukeevans.org.uk/news/taking-...

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What the evidence says on taking paracetamol when pregnant

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Dr Luke Evans MP @drlukeevans.org.uk · 29d

Since my appearance on #BBCQT last week, which shortly followed news that the Government had plans to introduce mandatory digital ID cards, I’ve been asked for my views.

To be clear: I am against mandatory digital ID.

Here’s why 👇

www.drlukeevans.org.uk/news/im-agai...

Why I'm against mandatory digital ID cards

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Dr Luke Evans MP @drlukeevans.org.uk · Sep 25

Crossed over the A5 this evening to sit on the Question Time panel in Bedworth.

Plenty going on to discuss! 🔥🔥🔥

You can watch the show here: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Dr Luke Evans MP @drlukeevans.org.uk · Sep 23

All eyes are on Rachel Reeves and the next Budget, now set to take place on November 26th.

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Dr Luke Evans MP @drlukeevans.org.uk · Sep 23

⁉️ What happens next?

Suffice to say, Govt appears to have backed itself into a corner.

The economy isn’t growing, the Chancellor has made promises not to increase borrowing or raise taxes, and the Prime Minister may not be in a position to pass legislation on spending cuts.

Dr Luke Evans MP @drlukeevans.org.uk · Sep 23

Why is this relevant now? It raises questions about the Government’s ability to pass measures which may be unpopular with some of its MPs, such as cutting public spending.

Dr Luke Evans MP @drlukeevans.org.uk · Sep 23

However, as you may recall, there was concern from across the House about the impact of the proposed changes. In the end, the Government U-turned and decided to remove the controversial proposals.

Dr Luke Evans MP @drlukeevans.org.uk · Sep 23

If she’s sticking to her promises not to increase borrowing or raise taxes, and the economy is not growing, the remaining option is to cut spending...

Earlier this year, the Government attempted to pass legislation which would have reduced the welfare bill by £5bn.