My speech in Parliament on artistic remuneration
This morning I took park in a debate in Westminster Hall about artistic remuneration for…
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Responding to concerns about the EU Referendum
Last week, the country overall voted to leave the European Union (EU). However, in Bristol…
The EU referendum
Like so many Bristolians I am profoundly saddened by the result of the EU referendum.…
Incident in Easton Sunday 19 June 2016 – request for information
I’ve spoken to police today about a serious incident which took place this morning in…
Jo Cox MP
“I am devastated by the murder of Jo Cox. We were both part of the…
Art for Art’s Sake
In my speech to the Equity National Conference on 23 May, I outlined the six…
My speech in Parliament on funding for refuges
On 11 May I spoke in a parliamentary debate about government support for domestic violence…
A Labour mayor and council for Bristol
Many congratulations to Bristol’s new mayor Marvin Rees and all the newly elected councillors. I’m…
Why we should welcome 3000 unaccompanied child refugees from Europe
In my first major speech at Westminster since I returned from illness, last night I…
A parliamentary roundup – some highlights of 2016 so far
A parliamentary roundup – some highlights of 2016 so far Next week Parliament returns following…
My speech in Parliament on the Junior Doctors’ Contract
Today I spoke in a Westminster Hall debate that was triggered by a petition for…
National Health Service Bill – Labour’s response
The following is my response to the NHS Bill, which reflects official Labour policy, endorsed…
Labour: In for Britain
This morning I was at the Airbus factory in Filton with Alan Johnson, Chair of…
Campaign to make sex and relationships education compulsory
Five years ago in a room in the Waterloo area one evening I heard the…
Student Maintenance Grants
As you may have heard, the Government are planning to replace student maintenance grants with…
Welcoming refugees and protecting women from sexual assault are not contradictory – but both need work
More than 500 women have now reported that they were victims of rape, sexual assaults…
New appointment: Shadow Minister for Culture, Media and Sport
I’m thrilled to bits at my new appointment as Shadow Minister for Culture, Media and…
UK environment and climate change policy: it just gets worse
The Government has chosen the last days before the Christmas recess as the time to…
30/11/15: Update on proposals for air strikes on ISIL/Da’esh
Since Thangam’s original post was written in October (see below), the following things have changed:…
A joint statement on the Paris attacks
The attacks that shook Paris last Friday were a reminder of the threat of extremism…
Bristol says no to fossil fuels
I’ve received a large number of emails from residents concerned about proposals for gas and…