Holocaust Memorial Day
Today, Friday 27 January, is Holocaust Memorial Day. It marks the anniversary of the liberation…
Thangam Debbonaire
MP for Bristol West
Shadow Secretary of State for Housing and Homelessness
Blog
It’s time to make Sex and Relationships Education compulsory
There’s a rumour going around Westminster that the Government is planning to make Sex and…
Women with ovarian cancer need better support
Last week I was pleased to show my support for women with ovarian cancer by…
My response to the Autumn Statement
Although the Chancellor avoided acknowledging it, there’s no escaping the truth: the Autumn Statement announced…
Challenging the government over the electrification of the Great Western route
On Tuesday 22 November members of parliament from across the political divide challenged the Rail…
An update on my work for refugees
I am extremely proud that in my constituency I have had thousands of emails from…
NEWS: Brexit public meeting 8 December
Following the success of my last Brexit public meeting, I want to invite you to…
An update on Brexit and Article 50
I’d like to assure all my constituents that Brexit continues to be my top priority.…
Holding the Government to account on air pollution in Bristol
Air quality is an issue that affects us all – and I know there is…
The Homelessness Reduction Bill
The second reading of the Homelessness Reduction Bill took place in the chamber on Friday…
What You Can Do to Help Refugees
In recent months many constituents have asked me about what we can do here in…
My speech on Parliamentary Scrutiny of Leaving the EU
On Wednesday I spoke in Labour’s Opposition Day Debate on “Parliamentary Scrutiny of Leaving the…
NEWS: my appointment as a Labour Whip
I am delighted to take on the role of Labour Whip. My duty will be…
Medicinal Cannabis: Time for a New Approach
Last month the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Drug Policy Reform launched their report ‘Accessing Medicinal…
Brexit Public Meeting: Article 50, carers in the UK, and casual ex-pats
Last week I held a public meeting to give Bristolians the chance to share their…
Labour leadership elections – congratulations to Jeremy Corbyn
Congratulations to Jeremy on his win. It has been a difficult few months for Labour,…
Wearing pink to support Breast Cancer Now
Recently in Parliament I was happy to dress up in pink to show my support…
Thangam’s first question at PMQs
Today I had my first opportunity to ask a question to the Prime Minister at…
E-petition about a second EU referendum
On 5 September, I spoke in a Westminster Hall debate on an e-petition: EU referendum…
Brexit public meeting
I want to hear your concerns and questions on Britain leaving the EU, so I’m organising…
Refugee inquiry now taking written evidence
As I outlined last month on this blog, the All Party Parliamentary Group on Refugees,…