This week in Parliament
I take some inspiration from the Speaker of the House when I say, what a…
Thangam Debbonaire
MP for Bristol West
Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
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Building Safety Bill: Some progress but many missed opportunities
There is still no end in sight to the ‘cladding scandal’, despite new laws going…
Our democracy is under attack. Labour is leading the fight back
Numerous people have written to me about the government’s attempts to undermine democracy. This sinister…
Helping each other through difficult times
Today is often described as ‘Blue Monday’ or the most depressing day of the year.…
This week in Parliament
This week has been rife with mixed emotions in reaction to revelations that the Prime…
British people left out in the cold by the Tories
On Tuesday, Labour forced a binding vote on a VAT cut to home energy bills…
The Prime Minister partied through the pandemic. He must go.
Like many of you, I am outraged about the way the Prime Minister has tried…
Afghan resettlement scheme fails persecuted people
When Afghanistan fell to the Taliban in the summer, my inbox was flooded with messages…
Labour pushes government another step towards fixing the cladding crisis
I was pleased to hear the latest announcement from the government promise to protect more…
New year, same old Tory Government?
This week was the first Parliamentary week of 2022. After a decade of broken promises,…
Bristol’s kids are not alright with pollution
As the Member of Parliament for Bristol West, I get many letters and emails from…
Hospitality sector faces a bleak Christmas: I ask the Chancellor to step up
The recent increase in Covid infections has affected all of us. However, the hospitality sector…
My highlights from 2021
I know it’s been a tough year for everyone – and I’m always going to…
Community owned energy supply is vital for net zero ambitions
Many of you have written to me about the importance of a comprehensive community energy…
How will Bristol hospitality businesses be affected by Omicron?
The hospitality industry usually relies on the busy period at Christmas to balance the books over…
New Covid measures are necessary to keep us safe
Today I voted on new Covid measures. This blog sets out how I voted, and…
Small businesses in Bristol have big plans for protecting the environment
Last week I met with businesses in Bristol tackling the climate emergency through innovation. It…
Nationality and Borders Bill: A wasted opportunity to save lives in the Channel
This week the government has brought back the Nationality and Borders Bill. Many of you…
Bristol’s small businesses show us the path to economic and environmental recovery
Today is Small Business Saturday, a chance to celebrate businesses that are the backbone of…
This Week in Parliament
This week in Business Questions, I focused on the ways that the Government are not…
Home Office Failures are more than just Departmental Shortcomings
Last week was shameful for the Home Secretary. We heard the devastating news on Wednesday…