MS - Multiple Sclerosis Society
MS - Multiple Sclerosis Society
11/10/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/11/2026 03:47
APPG for MS elects a new Chair and Officer
APPG for MS elects a new Chair and Officer
Tuesday 10 November 2026
We're pleased to announce that the All-Party Parliamentary Group for MS has been re-established and elected its new Chair and Officer.
The APPG brings together MPs and Peers with a common interest in MS. They discuss some of the key issues facing members of the MS community. APPG members work together to raise the profile of MS in Parliament.
The group has existed since 2015, and in the last couple of years has continued to grow and welcome new members. It now has its highest membership to date, with over 50 cross-party MPs and Peers.
Who chairs the APPG?
Sean Woodcock, MP for Banbury, has been elected the new Chair. He's been an Officer for the group since he first became an MP in 2024.
The APPG also elected Rachel Taylor MP and Lord Cameron of Lochiel to be Officers. Rachel is the MP for North Warwickshire and Bedworth, and both Rachel and Lord Cameron have been members of the group previously. Lord Dubs will also continue in his role as an Officer.
We asked Sean to share what being a part of the APPG for MS means to him:
I am delighted to have been elected Chair of the APPG for Multiple Sclerosis.
This is a cause that is deeply personal to me, and I have seen first-hand the impact that MS can have. The challenges it brings, the uncertainty it creates, and the strength and resilience needed to live with it every day.
But I have also seen real reasons for hope. New treatments and advances in care are transforming lives and helping people with MS to live more independently and with greater confidence for the future.
As Chair, I will be a champion for everyone affected by MS, ensuring their voices are heard loud and clear in Parliament and Government. It is a privilege to take on this role, and I am determined to help drive the progress that people living with MS deserve.
What's next for the group?
We'll continue to support the APPG to meet people living with MS to hear more about key issues affecting the community. And what they can do to help.
Next year, the group will meet to discuss a Modern Service Framework for Neurological Conditions. They'll explore how it could transform care and treatment for people with MS. And the group will mark MS Awareness Week in April 2027.
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