Why has the government turned its back on rough sleepers?
In the first lockdown, rough sleepers were helped off the streets into emergency accommodation. There…
Thangam Debbonaire
MP for Bristol West
Shadow Secretary of State for Housing and Homelessness
Blog
In a difficult year, starting to feel hopeful once more
I’m trying to get out and into the fresh air during the day every day…
COVID-19: Put your questions to leading scientists
As the number of COVID-19 cases has risen sharply, it is clear that we need…
The government must urgently re-start ‘Everyone In’ to keep people safe this winter
The ‘Everyone In’ initiative in March was an incredible achievement by councils and charities, which…
Another lockdown: My reaction
The Prime Minister announced new restrictions to take effect in England, subject to a vote…
Please follow the guidance and keep each other safe
As we move into full national lockdown with stronger restrictions, I want to urge everyone…
The EHRC report on antisemitism in the Labour Party
Over the last few years, Jewish colleagues, friends and Labour members have been subjected to…
Black History Month – I meet the Seven Saints of St Pauls
To mark Black History Month, I went on a little tour of the Seven Saints…
Reflections and resources from my first event taking up Black Lives Matter
The Covid crisis has laid bare the structural inequalities in our society. The government’s report…
Saving Bristol’s culture and nightlife
Music and the arts have always been a big part of my life – as…
Broken testing system risking Bristol children’s education
A number of teachers, parents and carers from across the constituency have been in touch…
My thoughts on the Covert Human Intelligence Sources Bill
I have been contacted by many constituents who are concerned about the Covert Human Intelligence…
Let’s open Bristol’s streets to people
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many of us see the world. When…
Three years after Grenfell, government inaction still risking thousands of lives
Many people across the country are desperate for help to remove the unsafe cladding on…
Supporting young people and businesses in Bristol West
Yesterday I held an event on the government’s Kickstart scheme for jobs. I am seriously…
Start of University term – My letter to the Education Secretary
I have serious concerns about the way the government has handled the return of students…
Zero carbon homes are more important than ever
Today Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick claimed that his is committed to climate-friendly, zero carbon homes,…
Help for Bristol’s hospitality industry – including our local breweries
Small breweries are an example of Bristol’ fantastic food, drink and hospitality industries. They’ve also…
Students deserve better than this
Over the weekend 1,700 students were locked down in their university accommodation at Manchester Metropolitan…
Domestic volence during the coronavirus crisis
The measures we take to prevent the spread of Coronavirus do not only save lives…
My views on the Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill
Many constituents have written to me who are understandably concerned about the Overseas Operations (Service…