Thangam Debbonaire MP, Bristol West

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Thangam Debbonaire’s voting in Parliament

Thangam Debbonaire is a Labour MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Labour MPs.

This is a random selection of Thangam Debbonaire’s votes.

Voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 22 absences, between 2015–2021.
Generally voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2016–2020.
Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 54 votes for, 5 votes against, 23 absences, between 2017–2020.
Voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2016.
Has never voted on paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 8 absences, between 2015–2016.
Has never voted on replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, in 2016.

Last updated: 25 Jan 2021. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

We have lots more plain English analysis of Thangam Debbonaire’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Thangam Debbonaire’s full vote analysis page for more.

Thangam Debbonaire has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

Written Answers — Department for Work and Pensions: Adoption: Self-employed 27 Jul 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the (a) impact of not extending statutory maternity allowance to self-employed adopters on parents' ability to take time off work to bond with their newly adopted child and (b) subsequent impact that has on (i) parents and (ii) children.
Written Answers — Department of Health and Social Care: Huntington's Disease: Mental Health Services 25 Jul 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the provision of mental health support for people with Huntingdon's disease.
Written Answers — Department of Health and Social Care: Huntington's Disease: Health Services 25 Jul 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the impact of the time taken for specialist referrals for people with suspected symptoms of Huntingdon's disease on those people's (a) condition and (b) wellbeing.

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Profile

Labour MP for Bristol West

Entered the House of Commons on 8 May 2015 — General election

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Expenses

Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Thangam Debbonaire campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

Home Office
Department of Health and Social Care
Ministry of Housing
Communities and Local Government
Department for Education
Department for Work and Pensions
Coronavirus: Vaccination
Buildings: Insulation
Asylum: Children
Homelessness: Coronavirus
Employment: Autism

Currently held offices

Member, Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (since 8 Jun 2021)
Member, House of Commons Commission (since 9 May 2021)
Shadow Leader of the House of Commons (since 9 May 2021)

Other offices held in the past

Shadow Secretary of State for Housing (6 Apr 2020 to 9 May 2021)
Opposition Whip (Commons) (18 Oct 2016 to 6 Apr 2020)
Shadow Minister (Culture, Media and Sport) (14 Jan 2016 to 18 Oct 2016)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Agriculture Bill Committee (12 out of 12)
Environment Bill Committee (1 out of 22)
Secure Tenancies (Victims of Domestic Abuse) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Agriculture Bill Committee (13 out of 14)
Fisheries Bill Committee (11 out of 11)
Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Nuclear Safeguards Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
Rating (Property in Common Occupation) and Council Tax (Empty Dwellings) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
Smart Meters Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
Ivory Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Wild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Digital Economy Bill Committee (9 out of 11)
Children and Social Work Bill Committee (7 out of 7)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 8 Aug 2022.

1. Employment and earnings

Payments from YouGov, 50 Featherstone Street, London EC1Y 8RT, for completing surveys. All payments are made direct to charity or community organisations. (Updated 13 June 2019)

Payment of £170 expected for a survey completed on 8 September 2021. Hours: 25 mins. (Registered 09 September 2021)

15 January 2021, payment of £100. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 02 November 2021)

2 November 2021, payment of £120. Hours: 25 mins. (Registered 02 November 2021)

Payments from Ipsos MORI, 3 Thomas More Square, London E1W 1YW, for completing surveys. All payments are made direct to charity or community organisations.

30 July 2021, payment of £275 for a survey completed on 20 July 2021. Hours: 90 mins. (Registered 04 August 2021)

28 July 2022, payment of £225 for a survey. Hours: 1 hr 15 mins. (Registered 01 August 2022)

Payments from Savanta ComRes, 54 Bermondsey St, London SE1 3UD, for completing surveys. All payments are made direct to charity or community organisations.

15 January 2021, payment of £75. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 08 November 2021)

30 June 2021, payment of £100. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 08 November 2021)

9 September 2021, payment of £75. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 08 November 2021)

2 November 2021, payment of £75. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 08 November 2021)

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