Will Universal Credit help or hinder the struggle against poverty and homelessness?
On Monday, I challenged the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions about the effect…
Thangam Debbonaire
MP for Bristol West
Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
In Parliament
How can citizens of other EU countries trust the government?
Today I challenged Immigration Minister Caroline Nokes on the government’s commitment to citizens of other…
Police cuts may cost lives
With police budgets cut 19% in recent years, I am concerned that the police no…
Fighting for an answer from ministers about child maintenance payments
I usually find Wednesday mornings in the House of Commons chamber very frustrating. Prime Minister’s…
How will the UK government help Syrians rebuild their country?
The war in Syria is coming to an end. But for Syrian refugees intent on…
Protecting the global rules-based order
Last weekend, Donald Trump implied he was preparing to withdraw from a landmark agreement with…
Why isn’t the government listening to the concerns of remain voters?
The referendum on whether to leave the EU in 2016 was one of the most…
After Khashoggi’s murder, how can we defend global press freedom?
The horrifying murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi should wake us up to the danger journalists…
Working together to fight childhood cancer
Last night, my colleague Chris Elmore MP led a sad but important debate on childhood cancer of…
Benefits underpayments leaving people £1000s out of pocket
Today, my colleague Marsha De Cordova secured an Urgent Question requiring the government to outline…
Investing in renewables will lower emissions and increase jobs
Today in Parliament, I challenged the Minister of State for Energy to do more to…
I ask the Prime Minister: How will her Brexit plans unite the country?
Yesterday I asked the Prime Minister possibly the most important Brexit question. How will she…
Challenging a minister to go meat free
It’s not very often I invite Tory MPs for dinner. But I made an exception…
Time to debate the Global Compact on Refugees?
A new international agreement could improve the way we cooperate with other countries on refugees.…
The government must act to reassure valued EU citizens in the UK
There are 3.8 million EU citizens living in the UK. They contribute a vast amount…
Ensuring safe passage for Syrian refugees
With Syrian forces massing for an attack on Idlib, the UN’s emergency coordinator has warned…
Windrush scandal: Where are the numbers?
Almost a year since the Windrush scandal came to light in the national press, and…
Child sexual exploitation: Prosecuting the perpetrators and supporting the victims
Yesterday in the House of Commons I asked Solicitor General Robert Buckland about the treatment…
Where is the Immigration Bill?
After questions for the Leader of the House today, I was shocked to learn that…
Ending Indefinite Detention
Last week, the Home Secretary responded to the Shaw review – a report into immigration…
Refugee integration: The Secretary of State for Housing agrees to meet
The government’s Refugee Integration Strategy recognises that refugees need better support. As I have often…