Solidarity with QM UCU
Shameful to see punitive and aggressive action from some universities such as Queen Mary University of London, threatening to deduct staff pay by 100% of
February 14, 2022
Activities and Campaigns
Covid-19 health inequalities
The Covid-19 pandemic exposed long-standing health inequalities, showing how working across government departments is essential. But the government’s new Office of Health Inequalities and Disparities
February 14, 2022
Save Salmon Lane
Small businesses on Salmon Lane are being priced out of the community, with some facing rent increases of up to 76%. I’m supporting local traders
February 13, 2022
Visit to Old Palace Primary School
Today I visited students and teachers at Old Palace Primary School. I took questions about UK Parliament and discussed the inspiring political activism of the
February 11, 2022
The Tories are driving millions into poverty
The cost of living crisis is a political choice, not a force of nature. Me in the Tribune Magazine: Apsana Begum: The Tories Are Driving
February 9, 2022
Food insecurity
Soaring food insecurity and normalising food aid as the solution to it, points to a complete failure of government. Responsibility for it cannot keep being
February 8, 2022
Speech on welfare reform and disabilities
This week the Tories made real terms cuts to social security benefits and pensions — but this isn’t the first time. Over the last decade,
February 8, 2022
Speaking out on pensions and benefits cuts
Cutting benefits and pensions is a political choice. Fuel poverty is a political choice. Hunger is a political choice. My speech against the social security
February 7, 2022
Early Day Motion on Barts strike
Today begins Day 8 of the Barts Strike I’ve tabled motion #930 in support of the cleaners, porters, security, catering and reception staff striking for
February 7, 2022
Low Pay, No Way! Back the Barts Strike
It’s an absolute scandal that mainly black, Asian and ethnic minority SERCO staff working for Barts NHS Trust are paid up to 15% less than
February 5, 2022
Visit to Neighbours in Poplar and Poplar Shahjalal Jame Masjid
I’m immensely proud of the work of dedicated local volunteers working to reduce social isolation and loneliness in our constituency. Today, I visited Sister Christine
February 4, 2022
Day 5 of Barts NHS Trust Strike
This photo is from this morning on Day 5 of Barts NHS Trust Strike. The rain didn’t stop these workers calling for decent pay and
February 4, 2022
London Bangla Press Club
Humbled to be recognised by the prestigious London Bangla Press Club for getting elected to Parliament, at their BGM and life members reception over the
February 1, 2022
Strike at Royal London hospital
Today, cleaners, porters, reception staff and security staff marched around Royal London hospital, on strike for fair pay & equal treatment from Barts NHS Trust
January 31, 2022
Holocaust Memorial Day 2022
It was an honour to sign Holocaust Education Trust’s book of remembrance to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.Today, we remember and say never again. We will
January 27, 2022
Report from APPG on Domestic Abuse & Violence
Today the APPG on Domestic Abuse & Violence launched our report: “Road to Recovery:Meeting the mental health needs of domestic abuse survivors”. We’ve taken evidence
January 24, 2022
Speech on lawfare and the UK courts system
Today in Parliament there was a debate on lawfare and the UK courts system. My full speech here:
January 20, 2022
Letter on fire safety
Last week, billionaire developer Ballymore were forced to withdraw their application to build a tower 2.5 times the height at Grenfell Tower, with only one
January 18, 2022