This week in Parliament
This week has been rife with mixed emotions in reaction to revelations that the Prime…
Thangam Debbonaire
MP for Bristol West
Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
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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…
New year, same old Tory Government?
This week was the first Parliamentary week of 2022. After a decade of broken promises,…
Bristol’s kids are not alright with pollution
As the Member of Parliament for Bristol West, I get many letters and emails from…
Hospitality sector faces a bleak Christmas: I ask the Chancellor to step up
(Update: Response from the Treasury has also been shared below) The recent increase in Covid…
My highlights from 2021
I know it’s been a tough year for everyone – and I’m always going to…
Community owned energy supply is vital for net zero ambitions
Many of you have written to me about the importance of a comprehensive community energy…
How will Bristol hospitality businesses be affected by Omicron?
The hospitality industry usually relies on the busy period at Christmas to balance the books over…
New Covid measures are necessary to keep us safe
Today I voted on new Covid measures. This blog sets out how I voted, and…
Small businesses in Bristol have big plans for protecting the environment
Last week I met with businesses in Bristol tackling the climate emergency through innovation. It…
Nationality and Borders Bill: A wasted opportunity to save lives in the Channel
This week the government has brought back the Nationality and Borders Bill. Many of you…
Bristol’s small businesses show us the path to economic and environmental recovery
Today is Small Business Saturday, a chance to celebrate businesses that are the backbone of…
This Week in Parliament
This week in Business Questions, I focused on the ways that the Government are not…
Home Office Failures are more than just Departmental Shortcomings
Last week was shameful for the Home Secretary. We heard the devastating news on Wednesday…
Mapping the cladding crisis in Bristol West
The cladding crisis may be out of the headlines, but it is far from over.…
Last Week in Parliament
Last week, the Tories have stooped to new lows, and it was another busy week.…
Bristol’s healthcare system now on high alert: How you can help
Our healthcare system in Bristol is under unprecedented pressure from Covid, flu, staff shortages and…
On Remembrance Day, commemorating Bristol’s men and women who gave so much
Remembrance Day is an opportunity to think about the men and women who gave so…