WATCH: How can we end racism and hate in Bristol?
Bristol made international news as the statue of slave trader Edward Colston was removed, but…
Thangam Debbonaire
MP for Bristol West
Shadow Secretary of State for Housing and Homelessness
Blog
Beyond statues: How can we make Bristol more equal?
On Wednesday 29 July I am hosting the first of a series of events designed…
We Cannot Forget our Climate Crisis
While we find our way through one crisis, we cannot forget another, potentially catastrophic crisis…
Revealed: Sunak’s secret £1bn giveaway to second home owners and landlords
As Labour’ Shadow Housing Secretary, I have written a letter to my opposite number Robert…
Zero tolerance of anti-Semitism
Over the last week several people have written to me about anti-Semitism. Mostly these emails…
Work placement opportunity for a young person in Bristol West
This summer, I am offering a work experience placement for a Bristol-based young person for…
Local BBC journalism is more important than ever
During a pandemic, lockdown and unprecedented economic crisis, the BBC’s local current affairs programmes are…
Black history should be mandatory on the school curriculum
Many of you have written to me about the need for black history to be…
Education during the COVID-19 crisis and the government’s strategy to reopen schools
I welcome Boris Johnson’s u-turn today on the provision of free school meal vouchers for…
Bristol’s arts organisations need urgent support: My letter to the Culture Secretary
Bristol is rich in culture and nightlife. But its festivals, bars, concert venues and museums…
The government must prevent a spike in evictions this autumn
The coronavirus crisis will not affect us all equally. For people on precarious incomes who…
Suspend sales of riot equipment to the US: My letter to the Trade Secretary
After witnessing the excessive force American police have used on Black Lives Matter demonstrators, hundreds…
The actions of Dominic Cummings and my letter to the Prime Minister
Hundreds of people in Bristol West have written to me about the actions of Dominic…
Black Lives Matter update
Over the weekend we saw protestors in Bristol dramatically pull down the statue of Edward…
Urging the government to take action – my letter to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
People should not fear losing their homes or going back to sleeping rough. Today, as…
George Floyd’s life mattered: A Bristol perspective
Many hundreds of people have written to me about the recent terrible killing in the…
Keeping Bristol’s cultural scene alive beyond COVID
In the summer, Bristol usually buzzes with live music, full bars, vibrant festivals and creative…
A once-in-a-generation chance to end rough sleeping
While we all know about the health emergency and the economic problems caused by COVID-19,…
Urgent action to protect renters in the COVID crisis
Unless the government acts fast, we could see an unprecedented spike in evictions and homelessness,…
COVID-19, access to correct PPE for NHS and social care workers
If you are worried about your access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), the Bristol, North…
COVID-19 and housing – my letter to the government
In this time of national lockdown, decent homes are more important than ever. And the…