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
Activities and Campaigns
Vigil in memory of Yasmin Begum
Yesterday, I joined a vigil organised by women in memory of Yasmin Begum, who was killed brutally by a man last month, in Tower Hamlets.
April 13, 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
Article in LabourList on domestic abuse
As a survivor of domestic abuse, I cannot overemphasise how quite literally life-changing and life-saving this support and solidarity can be: As a domestic abuse
April 15, 2021
Domestic Abuse Bill
As a survivor of domestic abuse I say, we should never stop working to ensure there is life-saving support for everyone subjected to abuse:
April 15, 2021
International Women’s Day 2021 debate
Honour-based abuse is commonly misrepresented in racialised terms. It’s time to recognise it as a product of patriarchy and inequality. We need a statutory definition.
March 11, 2021
Interview with Bloomberg Radio
I spoke with Bloomberg Radio’s Westminister show yesterday for International Women’s Day:
March 9, 2021
APPG on Domestic Abuse & Violence
I’m pleased to Chair the APPG on Domestic Abuse & Violence at this pivotal moment in lawmaking. With Women’s Aid we are calling on transformative responses to
February 22, 2021