Lobby for Palestine
Today I met with constituents in Parliament as part of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign UK lobby. If you’re a constituent who hasn’t been in touch about Gaza
April 24, 2024
Activities and Campaigns
Reflecting on women and domestic abuse – #WomensHistoryMonth
As #WomensHistoryMonth comes to an end, I’ve been reflecting on women and domestic abuse. In particular, how strategic litigation against public participation (SLAPPs) is being used to silence
March 29, 2024
The case of Julian Assange has profound consequences for press freedom
Today, the world and Julian Assange will find out whether the price he should pay for his whistleblowing activities, is extradition to the US. A few
March 26, 2024
The UN Security Council has now voted for an immediate ceasefire – When will the UK stop arming Israel?
It’s almost two months since the ICJ’s plausible genocide ruling and the UN Security Council has now voted for an immediate ceasefire. When will the UK
March 26, 2024
End Conversion Therapy
It’s been over five years since the Government first promised to ban conversion therapy — but the LGBTQ+ community are still waiting. This harm needs to
March 7, 2024
Question on ICJ ruling
Today, I asked the Government what steps it’s taking to ensure it fulfils its own obligations under international law, following provisional measures ordered by the
January 29, 2024
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
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 on Service Charge
Tenants and leaseholders are facing some of the largest service charge hikes in years, in some cases by a whopping 120%. My letter to the
April 7, 2022
Question on household finances
The biggest squeeze on household finances since records began is pushing more families, children and pensioners into desperation. My question to the Prime Minister:
March 30, 2022
Support for migrant survivors of domestic abuse
Multiple reports suggest that Home Office funding for the pilot programme to support migrant survivors of domestic abuse, is about to end. I raised this
March 29, 2022