I will work to create a childhood cancer fund
In October 2017, I set up the All Party Parliamentary Group on Children, Teenagers, and…
Thangam Debbonaire
MP for Bristol West
Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
Blog
The values I bring to my work
As your MP for the last four years, there are five values I believe I’ve…
My work on Labour’s Campaign for Drug Policy Reform
As your MP for the last four years, I have seen the damage of drugs,…
My work to support refugees is included in Labour’s manifesto
During my four years as an MP, I have been the Chair of the All…
At the picket lines of the UCU strike at University of Bristol
On Monday, I went to the picket lines of the University and College Union (UCU)…
Ending violence against women
On 25 November it was the UN International Day to #EndViolenceAgainstWomen as per UN resolution…
My record on Brexit
People in Bristol West continue to ask about my position on Brexit and I’m happy…
Mixed-race faces in Parliament
mixedracefaces is an organisation that captures portraits and stories of mixed-race people. Before Parliament was dissolved…
Canvassing with Keir Starmer
Yesterday we went canvassing in Bishopston with Keir Starmer, the Shadow Brexit Secretary. He was…
Remaining in the EU
Over the last three years I’ve campaigned alongside the people of Bristol West for the…
My work on Brexit
People often ask me what I am doing to fight against the Tories’ disastrous Brexit.…
There’s enough time to debate the Animal Cruelty (Sentencing) Bill
Last Thursday, during the Oral Questions on Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, I asked the…
Safe and legal routes for migration
On Wednesday 23 October, the Home Secretary made an urgent statement following the tragic discovery…
Lawrence Hill and Stapleton Road stations need to be accessible
On 24 October 2019 I challenged Transport Minister George Freeman over the accessibility of two…
Britain’s Place in the World: human rights, equality and environmentalism
On 14 October, I listened to a disappointing Queen’s Speech – plenty of warm words…
Thangam Debbonaire – live blog during Autumn 2019 UK national crisis
LIVE BLOG UPDATE: 07.20 Wednesday 23rd October 2019 I’m writing this from my flat, the…
The Domestic Abuse Bill – my speech in the second reading debate
The second reading debate of the Domestic Abuse Bill was a good example of Parliament…
My speech at the School Strike 4 Climate
I was so inspired to join Kerry McCarthy to speak to a huge crowd on College Green…
Thangam Debbonaire MP objects to the suspension of parliament
Today the government announced that they intend to suspend (prorogue) parliament from some point between…
Update on arrangements for the UK leaving the EU on 31st October with no withdrawal agreement in place
Background This week we had the confusing information from the Home Secretary that free movement…
Bringing an MP’s support to people caring for their loved ones
We all want to help our loved ones. If they are elderly, ill or disabled…