

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)

Elsie Blundell, Labour (Vice-Chair)

Freddie van Mierlo, Lib Dem (Vice-Chair)

Kieran Mullan, Conservative (Vice-Chair)

Sharon Hodgson, Labour

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

Dave Robertson, Labour

Sarah Smith, Labour

Patrick Spencer, Independent

Lord Russell of Liverpool

Baroness Hollins

Lord Storey

Baroness Thornton

Lord Alton of Liverpool

Baroness Goudie

Lord Farmer

Lord Blunkett