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… Read More »Lobby for Palestine
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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… Read More »Reflecting on women and domestic abuse – #WomensHistoryMonth
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… Read More »The case of Julian Assange has profound consequences for press freedom
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… Read More »The UN Security Council has now voted for an immediate ceasefire – When will the UK stop arming Israel?
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… Read More »End Conversion Therapy
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… Read More »Question on ICJ ruling
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/
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… Read More »Apsana Begum MP: My Independent article
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: