International Women’s Day
I was please to start #InternationalWomensDay2023 with students at New City College, Tower Hamlets. Here in the East End, our rich history of women’s struggles
March 8, 2023
Activities and Campaigns
International Mother Language Day
Last night, I attended the Martyrs monument (Shaheed Minar) in our borough to lay a wreath to remember those who died in 1952 protesting for
February 21, 2023
Holocaust Memorial Day
On Holocaust Memorial Day, we remember the 6 million Jews and all those who were murdered in the Holocaust and subsequent genocides. This year’s theme
January 27, 2023
Visit to Royal College of Nurses picket line
For too long nurses have been taken for granted. It’s time that they were paid fairly for their work. I was pleased to address brave
December 16, 2022
Young People’s MP of the Year Award
My acceptance speech at the MP of the Year Awards in Parliament last night: https://www.facebook.com/ApsanaBegum/videos/1324291481728278/
December 15, 2022
Apsana Begum MP: My Independent article
‘I want the UK to be a country where survivors of domestic abuse and violence can be elected as representatives and not be thwarted by
November 14, 2022
Remembrance Sunday 2022
Earlier today I attended the Remembrance Sunday service at the Merchant Navy memorial. I laid a wreath in Remembrance of soldiers and civilians who lost
November 13, 2022
Question on Unlawful Detention at Manston
How many claims of unlawful detention at Manston are being brought against this government, and at what cost? My questions to the Home Secretary:
October 31, 2022
Letter in support of UCU
I’ve signed this important letter led by Beth Winter MP to UCEA leaders in support of UCU – University and College Union members and university
October 29, 2022
Meeting with Mayor of Tower Hamlets
Constructive first meeting with Mayor Lutfur Rahman discussing issues concerning the residents of Poplar and Limehouse.
October 27, 2022
Old Palace Primary School
This week, I joined teachers at Old Palace Primary School to listen to parents & children following the recent violent attack outside their school gate.
October 23, 2022
Bleed kit campaign
Bleed kits can make the difference between life and death for victims of knife crime or serious accidents, preventing death before paramedics arrive. This month
October 22, 2022
Letter to Royal Mail
Royal Mail plan to cut 10,000 jobs by next August. I’m calling on their CEO Simon Thompson, to not proceed with these job losses, stop
October 16, 2022
Solidarity with UCU further education
Solidarity with all the further education staff and teachers out on UCU – University and College Union strike again today, demanding an end to low
October 7, 2022
Press conference at Bangla Press Club
Today I held a press conference with the London Bangla Press Club joined by Jeremy Corbyn MP to talk about recent events and my phased
October 7, 2022
Stand By Your Post
It’s the CEO and Board of the Royal Mail Group that are risking the future of our postal service by being hell bent on ripping
October 1, 2022
Surgery at Chrisp Street Idea Store
A busy constituency surgery today at Chrisp St Idea Store, with more and more residents impacted by the cost-of-living crisis and the government’s shocking failures.
September 30, 2022
Speech at Socialist Campaign Group rally
“I want to make it very clear: this socialist Muslim working class woman will not be silenced.” My full speech at the Socialist Campaign Group
September 28, 2022