Backlog Britain is affecting every aspect of people’s lives
Yesterday, was Labour’s Opposition Day in the House of Commons. We chose to use half…
Thangam Debbonaire
MP for Bristol West
Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
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Labour’s children’s recovery plan passes in Parliament – will government now back it?
Many children and young people suffered educational setbacks during the Covid crisis. Alongside this, their…
Government finally adopts Labour’s windfall tax policy to help struggling families – but more is needed
Since 9th January Labour called on the government at least 250 times to introduce a…
This Week in Parliament
This week concluded the Queen’s Speech debates following the State Opening of Parliament. Working people…
Plastic pollution: A growing problem that demands government action
This week I’m counting all the plastic waste that I throw away or recycle, as…
Once again, Tories put oil companies before people
As the cost of energy has increased rapidly, Labour has repeatedly asked the government to…
Chaos at the Home Office causing huge passport delays
People up and down the country including in Bristol are struggling to renew their passports.…
Tories announce 38 new laws – but nothing to help with the cost of living crisis
The Queen’s speech today was delivered by Prince Charles because she is experiencing mobility problems.…
The Nationality and Borders Bill is a gift to people traffickers
Last night MPs voted on the final stages of the Nationality and Borders Bill. The…
The PM’s lies and lawbreaking damage democracy
Hundreds of people have to me about the Prime Minister’s law-breaking and attempts to cover…
Labour defeats Tory Government in wake of Partygate scandal
What a week it has been, with the Tories continuing to find new ways to…
Plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is a disgraceful distraction from PM’s crimes
Hundreds of people have contacted me about the government’s disgraceful announcement that they will send…
This Week in Parliament
This was the final Parliamentary week before Easter Recess to allow us more time to…
Tories once again letting down the NHS and social care
The NHS and care systems were heroic in getting us through the most critical moments…
This government is alarmed by loud protests, but not violence against women
Last year in July, as so many of you asked for, I voted against the…
This week in Parliament
Today marks a month since Russia invaded Ukraine. This illegal invasion continues to cause devastation,…
Shameful Tories reject Lords Amendments to Nationality and Borders Bill
Yesterday, the Nationality and Borders Bill returned to the House of Commons where MPs voted…
Under the Tories, pensioners are worse off
A Tory triple whammy of soaring prices, a tax hike and a lower State Pension…
This Week in Parliament
After weeks of horrifying news, we finally had something to celebrate this week as Nazanin…
This Week in Parliament
This week has once again been dominated by the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. This week…
Ukraine refugee crisis: Our government must step up
As I write, more than 2 million people have fled Ukraine, with Poland alone hosting…