Government incompetence causing an evictions crisis
For thousands of people worried about paying the rent this month, this must feel like…
Thangam Debbonaire
MP for Bristol West
Shadow Secretary of State for Housing and Homelessness
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Should we teach more politics in schools?
Many people feel disillusioned with the political system. The fiasco surrounding A-level results has made…
The Digital Divide: How disadvantaged students have been let down
As students all over the country return to school, we cannot forget that not all…
Statement on stabbing incidents in Easton
Police are appealing for people to come forward if they witnessed any of the stabbing…
The climate emergency demands global leadership from the UK
Many of you have contacted me about the climate and ecological emergency, and the proposed…
Culture Recovery Fund – My Letter to the Culture Secretary
The government is providing financial assistance for the creative industries but lots of my constituents…
The government must extend the ban on evictions
The ban on evictions is due to expire this Sunday and unless it’s extended, tens…
There must be urgent clarity on A-level results
The last five days have been so distressing for students, parents, and teachers. Whilst I…
Join my team: I am recruiting for my London office
I am looking to recruit a full-time Personal Assistant to work with me in Westminster.…
Students have been let down by the government’s A-level failure
Congratulations to all Bristol students getting their A-level results this week. This situation is far…
WATCH: How can we end racism and hate in Bristol?
Bristol made international news as the statue of slave trader Edward Colston was removed, but…
Beyond statues: How can we make Bristol more equal?
On Wednesday 29 July I am hosting the first of a series of events designed…
We cannot forget the climate crisis
While we find our way through one crisis, we cannot forget another, potentially catastrophic crisis…
Revealed: Sunak’s secret £1bn giveaway to second home owners and landlords
As Labour’ Shadow Housing Secretary, I have written a letter to my opposite number Robert…
Zero tolerance of antisemitism
Over the last week several people have written to me about antisemitism. Mostly these emails…
Work placement opportunity for a young person in Bristol West
This summer, I am offering a work experience placement for a Bristol-based young person for…
Local BBC journalism is more important than ever
During a pandemic, lockdown and unprecedented economic crisis, the BBC’s local current affairs programmes are…
Black history should be mandatory on the school curriculum
Many of you have written to me about the need for black history to be…
Education during the COVID-19 crisis and the government’s strategy to reopen schools
I welcome Boris Johnson’s u-turn today on the provision of free school meal vouchers for…
Bristol’s arts organisations need urgent support: My letter to the Culture Secretary
Bristol is rich in culture and nightlife. But its festivals, bars, concert venues and museums…
The government must prevent a spike in evictions this autumn
The coronavirus crisis will not affect us all equally. For people on precarious incomes who…