APPG
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Babies (Pregnancy to Age 2) brings together parliamentarians from across the political spectrum with a shared passion for improving babies’ early relationships, experiences and outcomes.
The APPG exists to champion the needs of vulnerable babies who need support. Recognising the first 1001 days is a crucial period of development, when adverse experiences affect future outcomes, we aim to help government make informed decisions about early years policy, grounded in evidence and the experience of families, babies and professionals.
The APPG is chaired by Maya Ellis, MP for Ribble Valley. The secretariat is provided by the Parent-Infant Foundation.
The members of the APPG are:
Maya Ellis, Labour (Chair)
Patrick Spencer, Conservative (Vice-Chair)
Elsie Blundell, Labour (Vice-Chair)
Freddie van Mierlo, Lib Dem (Vice-Chair)
Sharon Hodgson, Labour
Kieran Mullan, Conservative
Dr Rupa Huq, Labour
Dr Simon Opher, Labour
Kirith Entwistle, Labour
Sam Rushworth, Labour
Jim Dickson, Labour
Jess Asato, Labour
Lindsey Farnsworth, Labour
Josh Simons, Labour
Rachael Maskell, Labour
Daniel Francis, Labour
Leigh Ingham, Labour
Peter Lamb, Labour
Catherine Foukes, Labour
Sarah Smith, Labour
Lord Russell of Liverpool
Baroness Hollins
Lord Storey
Baroness Thornton
Lord Alton of Liverpool
Baroness Goudie
Lord Farmer
Lord Blunkett