There’s enough time to debate the Animal Cruelty (Sentencing) Bill
Last Thursday, during the Oral Questions on Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, I asked the…
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Safe and legal routes for migration
On Wednesday 23 October, the Home Secretary made an urgent statement following the tragic discovery…
Lawrence Hill and Stapleton Road stations need to be accessible
On 24 October 2019 I challenged Transport Minister George Freeman over the accessibility of two…
Britain’s Place in the World: human rights, equality and environmentalism
On 14 October, I listened to a disappointing Queen’s Speech – plenty of warm words…
Thangam Debbonaire – live blog during Autumn 2019 UK national crisis
LIVE BLOG UPDATE: 07.20 Wednesday 23rd October 2019 I’m writing this from my flat, the…
The Domestic Abuse Bill – my speech in the second reading debate
The second reading debate of the Domestic Abuse Bill was a good example of Parliament…
My speech at the School Strike 4 Climate
I was so inspired to join Kerry McCarthy to speak to a huge crowd on College Green…
Thangam Debbonaire MP objects to the suspension of parliament
Today the government announced that they intend to suspend (prorogue) parliament from some point between…
Update on arrangements for the UK leaving the EU on 31st October with no withdrawal agreement in place
Background This week we had the confusing information from the Home Secretary that free movement…
Bringing an MP’s support to people caring for their loved ones
We all want to help our loved ones. If they are elderly, ill or disabled…
Supporting young people’s mental health in Bristol
I am acutely aware that maintaining good mental health – and having accessible and high-quality…
BREAKING: I announce vote to stop a new PM suspending Parliament to crash us out of the EU
BREAKING: Parliament has just voted overwhelmingly to effectively prevent the new Prime Minister from suspending…
Happy 10th birthday to Bristol Pride
This Saturday will see Bristol at its very best. In the morning the heart of…
BREAKING NEWS: Labour supports the campaign to remain in the EU
I have always been a proud pro-European, and I am honoured to represent Bristol West…
Climate change is a clear and present danger – it demands action now
Climate change is a clear and present danger worldwide, threatening our beautiful planet and everyone…
Join me in supporting a day centre for Bristol’s homeless people
Many of you have written to me about homelessness, so I thought I would share…
Immigration, identity and Europe: My speech at How The Light Gets In philosophy festival
At this year’s How The Light Gets In philosophy festival in Hay on Wye, I…
SUCCESS: Brunei agrees to uphold human rights laws after pressure from MPs
Following my debate on human rights in Brunei last month, I have received confirmation that…
Four years in Parliament: Some highlights of my time so far as an MP
I recently marked exactly four years since I was elected your MP. It has been…
Five reasons you should vote Labour in the European elections
My top five reasons why you should vote Labour in the European Parliament elections on…
Running the London Marathon
Just over a week ago I ran the London Marathon. Nothing can really prepare you…