Labour’s plans to support young people’s careers thwarted by the government
On Monday, the government demonstrated their lack of ambition for the country’s young people by…
Thangam Debbonaire
MP for Bristol West
Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
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University pension disputes: Long-term solution must work for staff and students
I’ve been following the dispute between universities and their staff over pensions as it affects…
Standing against Russian aggression in Ukraine
The military build-up on Ukraine’s borders is alarming. For Ukrainians, it must be terrifying not…
This Week in Parliament
Please note: lower down in this blog post I refer to mental health services and…
NEW CAMPAIGN: Guaranteed mental health support for young people
Young people may have been less susceptible to Covid, but the pandemic has hit them…
How are increasing food, fuel and energy prices affecting you?
Many people in Bristol are already under pressure due to a steep rise in food…
This Week in Parliament
This week, we’ve heard multiple announcements from the Government, claiming to be investing in our…
‘Partygate’ is now paralysing government. Johnson must resign
Many people have written to me about the Downing Street parties during lockdown. I know…
Stop the return of bee-killing pesticides
Bees are essential to the future of our planet, to pollinating our crops and to…
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities: Bristol families need better support
Improving support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is one of my…
Remembering the victims of the Holocaust
This week I signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, pledging my commitment to…
I’m reselected as Labour candidate for Bristol West for next General Election
I’m pleased to announce that I have once again been selected as Labour candidate for…
This week in Parliament
I take some inspiration from the Speaker of the House when I say, what a…
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…