We need a Budget that supports businesses in Bristol West
Ahead of the budget on 3 March, I am calling on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to…
Thangam Debbonaire
MP for Bristol West
Shadow Secretary of State for Housing and Homelessness
Blog
Bristol: Please get tested, and help control the new Covid variant
A new variant of COVID-19 was found in Bristol recently, making it even more important…
Working with Bristol’s artists for better access to grant funding
Over the last year, I’ve been working with hundreds of people working in Bristol’s fantastic…
Finance for Black-owned businesses
Today I hosted an event with Lloyds Bank for Black-led businesses. During my time as…
Dangerous cladding: This crisis has dragged on far too long
As Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, I am extremely concerned about about the remediation…
My event for taxi drivers in Bristol West
On Friday 22 January, I held an online meeting for taxi drivers. Taxi drivers in…
The cladding crisis – a human tragedy
For those unaffected by the cladding scandal, it may be difficult to understand the different…
Networking event for Bristol’s Black-owned businesses
As a response to Black Lives Matter, my team and I have been working on…
Coronavirus transmission in schools – my views
Many constituents have written to me about Covid transmission in schools. I have been contacted…
Support for the hospitality and nightlife sector
Over the past few weeks I’ve been speaking to BARBIE, Business West, Bristol City Council…
Housing, homelessness and the new variant of COVID-19
I sent this letter to Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick before Christmas. I am yet to…
The Brexit agreement – a bad deal, but the alternative was worse
Many of you have written to me in relation to the votes on the EU…
Why the vaccine makes me hopeful
While things may seem gloomy, the COVID-19 vaccine is the light at the end of…
Last-minute shoppers: Your chance to support independent Bristol businesses this Christmas!
Over the last few weeks I have been promoting some of the excellent small businesses…
Efficient housing can drive a green economic recovery
Last month Labour launched a report on a green economic recovery for the UK (for…
Nominate your favourite independent businesses this Christmas
Bristol has some fantastic independent businesses. On Small Business Saturday (5 December), I’m launching a…
All children deserve a home
On Wednesday this week I spoke in a debate about an important – but often…
Volunteer this Christmas
Several constituents have written to me asking how they can help this Christmas. Homeless shelters,…
Bristol goes into Tier 3 restrictions
When the national lockdown comes to an end next week, Bristol will be in Tier…
Are vaccines safe? Do lockdowns work? And what about Sweden?
Many of you have written to me with complex questions about the COVID-19 pandemic, including…
This winter, rough sleepers need more help
For many rough sleepers this winter could be a struggle for survival. With homeless shelters…