My work in 2020 for Bristol West
As we enter the New Year, my priorities set out in the Queen’s Speech debate…
Thangam Debbonaire
MP for Bristol West
Shadow Secretary of State for Housing and Homelessness
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What was missing from the Queen’s Speech
The people of Bristol West did not vote for this Government or this Queen’s speech.…
Thank you for re-electing me
On Tuesday I was sworn in as MP. Thank you to everyone who voted for…
I support music and the creative industries in Bristol
In 2018, the music industry contributed £5.2 billion to the UK economy and employed 190,935…
Labour will build the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon
I have repeatedly called for investment in marine energy and government support for Swansea Bay…
I will work to create a childhood cancer fund
In October 2017, I set up the All Party Parliamentary Group on Children, Teenagers, and…
The values I bring to my work
As your MP for the last four years, there are five values I believe I’ve…
My work on Labour’s Campaign for Drug Policy Reform
As your MP for the last four years, I have seen the damage of drugs,…
My work to support refugees is included in Labour’s manifesto
During my four years as an MP, I have been the Chair of the All…
At the picket lines of the UCU strike at University of Bristol
On Monday, I went to the picket lines of the University and College Union (UCU)…
Ending violence against women
On 25 November it was the UN International Day to #EndViolenceAgainstWomen as per UN resolution…
My record on Brexit
People in Bristol West continue to ask about my position on Brexit and I’m happy…
Mixed-race faces in Parliament
mixedracefaces is an organisation that captures portraits and stories of mixed-race people. Before Parliament was dissolved…
Canvassing with Keir Starmer
Yesterday we went canvassing in Bishopston with Keir Starmer, the Shadow Brexit Secretary. He was…
Remaining in the EU
Over the last three years I’ve campaigned alongside the people of Bristol West for the…
My work on Brexit
People often ask me what I am doing to fight against the Tories’ disastrous Brexit.…
John Bercow stepping down as Speaker
On Thursday as John Bercow spent his last day in the Speaker’s chair, I wanted…
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…
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…