Housing, homelessness and the new variant of COVID-19
I sent this letter to Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick before Christmas. I am yet to…
Thangam Debbonaire
MP for Bristol West
Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
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The Brexit agreement – a bad deal, but the alternative was worse
Many of you have written to me in relation to the votes on the EU…
Why the vaccine makes me hopeful
While things may seem gloomy, the COVID-19 vaccine is the light at the end of…
Last-minute shoppers: Your chance to support independent Bristol businesses this Christmas!
Over the last few weeks I have been promoting some of the excellent small businesses…
Efficient housing can drive a green economic recovery
Last month Labour launched a report on a green economic recovery for the UK (for…
Nominate your favourite independent businesses this Christmas
Bristol has some fantastic independent businesses. On Small Business Saturday (5 December), I’m launching a…
All children deserve a home
On Wednesday this week I spoke in a debate about an important – but often…
Volunteer this Christmas
Several constituents have written to me asking how they can help this Christmas. Homeless shelters,…
Bristol goes into Tier 3 restrictions
When the national lockdown comes to an end next week, Bristol will be in Tier…
Are vaccines safe? Do lockdowns work? And what about Sweden?
Many of you have written to me with complex questions about the COVID-19 pandemic, including…
This winter, rough sleepers need more help
For many rough sleepers this winter could be a struggle for survival. With homeless shelters…
Why has the government turned its back on rough sleepers?
In the first lockdown, rough sleepers were helped off the streets into emergency accommodation. There…
In a difficult year, starting to feel hopeful once more
I’m trying to get out and into the fresh air during the day every day…
COVID-19: Put your questions to leading scientists
As the number of COVID-19 cases has risen sharply, it is clear that we need…
The government must urgently re-start ‘Everyone In’ to keep people safe this winter
The ‘Everyone In’ initiative in March was an incredible achievement by councils and charities, which…
Another lockdown: My reaction
The Prime Minister announced new restrictions to take effect in England, subject to a vote…
Please follow the guidance and keep each other safe
As we move into full national lockdown with stronger restrictions, I want to urge everyone…
The EHRC report on antisemitism in the Labour Party
Over the last few years, Jewish colleagues, friends and Labour members have been subjected to…
Black History Month – I meet the Seven Saints of St Pauls
To mark Black History Month, I went on a little tour of the Seven Saints…
Reflections and resources from my first event taking up Black Lives Matter
The Covid crisis has laid bare the structural inequalities in our society. The government’s report…
Saving Bristol’s culture and nightlife
Music and the arts have always been a big part of my life – as…