Stement on mandatory vaccination
My statement ahead of tonight’s votes on the Government’s mandatory vaccination plans:
December 14, 2021
Activities and Campaigns
Tony Benn – Lessons for the Present Crises
With Richard Burgon MP // Jeremy Corbyn MP // Apsana Begum MP // John McDonnell MP // Lindsey German (Stop the War Coalition) // Rachel
December 12, 2021
Undocumented migrants and no recourse to public funds
Humanity not hostility. Solidarity not suspicion. My speech in Parliament:
December 8, 2021
Stop #NationalityAndBordersBill
Outside Parliament campaigning to stop #NationalityAndBordersBill – solidarity knows no borders #RefugeesWelcome
December 7, 2021
Stop the government’s racist Nationality and Borders Bill
Don’t let the Tories divide us.
December 7, 2021
Solidarity with Goldsmiths UCU
This morning I joined Michael Rosen Gary Younge and Owen Jones to stand in solidarity with Goldsmiths UCU on their strike. 3 weeks on their
December 6, 2021
#SmallBusinessSaturday
Local businesses – the lifeblood of our communities – have faced huge adversity this year. Today on #SmallBusinessSaturday I’m visiting them to show our support.
December 4, 2021
Visiting Mulberry School
It was moving to return to my former school Mulberry School today to meet Politics students and discuss being a working-class Muslim woman in politics.
December 3, 2021
Further amendments to Nationality & Borders Bill
Last year the Prime Minister admitted he did not know about the No Recourse to Public Funds status. This status excludes thousands from social welfare
December 3, 2021
Acquired Brain Injury Bill
Really pleased that Government has given into pressure & adopted the measures outlined in Chris Bryant MP’s Acquired Brain Injury Bill. Proud to have supported
December 3, 2021
Amendments to Nationality & Borders Bill
It’s estimated that more than 1m undocumented migrants live in the UK. From employment and education to health and housing, they live on the brink
December 2, 2021
The Rise of Islamophobia is Being Ignored
Here are some of the examples of the Islamophobic abuse I receive online — as I said in last week’s debate, they are by no
December 1, 2021
Kee Khobor
An absolute pleasure to join the innovative #KeeKhobor team with last night at Root 25 to celebrate #Freedom50 and British Bangladeshi heritage through the art
November 28, 2021
The John McDonnell lecture
The John McDonnell lecture – The Political Economy to Secure Socialist Change in 21st Century. Introduced by Apsana Begum. In partnership with Claim the Future.
November 27, 2021
Visit to HMP Thorn Cross
Today the Education Committee visited HMP Thorn Cross as part of our Prison Education Inquiry. We spoke to current prisoner learners undertaking academic and vocational
November 25, 2021
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. I’m kicking off #16DaysofActivism with H.O.P.E training’s digital art project.
November 25, 2021
Islamophobia Awareness Month 2021
Islamophobia is on the rise under this government. Today I shared my own experiences in Parliament during a debate for Islamophobia Awareness Month.
November 24, 2021
Our NHS should be for everyone
Our NHS should be for everyone, regardless of immigration status.
November 23, 2021