The office of Thangam Debbonaire MP has asked us to note that from 1st July 2015 until September 2016 Thangam Debbonaire was having treatment for cancer. During that time she was ‘paired’ for votes – so her absence was matched by a Tory absence. In effect constituents continued to be represented. She worked from the constituency on constituency matters, she and her staff continued to do casework, answer policy emails, submit questions to Ministers.
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.
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Voted for a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes
1 vote for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2015–2016.
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Generally voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, 5 absences, between 2015–2022.
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Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes
56 votes for, 5 votes against, 25 absences, between 2017–2022.
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Generally voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2016–2020.
Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
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Has never voted on a more proportional system for electing MPs Details
0 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2015–2020.
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Generally voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes
3 votes for, 0 votes against, 11 absences, between 2016–2022.
Last updated: 17 Jan 2024.
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Recent appearances
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To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to paragraphs 7.16 and 7.17 of the Ministerial Code, on how many occasions have Ministers in her department informed the Law Officers that they are the defendants in a libel action in (a) their personal capacity, (b) their official position and (c) both since 19 December 2019.
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To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many public appointments she has made since her appointment.
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It is always a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon). This evening I will be telling a positive economic story, one that is about commercial growth and success alongside community benefit—a strong story of what Labour does in power in partnership with the private sector—but let me say first that there can be no avoiding the catastrophe that is this Budget and,...
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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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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
- Employment: Autism
- Homelessness: Coronavirus
Currently held offices
- Shadow Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (since 4 Sep 2023)
Other offices held in the past
- Member, Restoration and Renewal Programme Board Committee ( 7 Feb 2023 to 4 Sep 2023)
- Member, Restoration and Renewal Client Board Committee (17 Oct 2022 to 4 Sep 2023)
- Member, Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority ( 8 Jun 2021 to 18 Oct 2023)
- Member, Members Estimate Committee ( 9 May 2021 to 4 Sep 2023)
- Member, House of Commons Commission ( 9 May 2021 to 4 Sep 2023)
- Shadow Leader of the House of Commons ( 9 May 2021 to 4 Sep 2023)
- 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)
Register of Members’ Interests
Last updated: 4 Mar 2024.
3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources
Name of donor: Conde Nast Publications Ltd
Address of donor: Vogue House, 1 Hanover Square, London W1S 1LU
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Ticket to Vogue World, value £500
Date received: 14 September 2023
Date accepted: 14 September 2023
Donor status: company, registration 226900
(Registered 26 September 2023)
Name of donor:
Sky UK LimitedAddress of donor: Grant Way, Isleworth TW7 5QD
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Ticket with hospitality for a Madonna concert, value £345
Date received: 18 October 2023
Date accepted: 18 October 2023
Donor status: company, registration 02906991
(Registered 19 October 2023)
Name of donor:
Royal Opera HouseAddress of donor: Bow St, London WC2E 9DD
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Two tickets including hospitality for La Bohéme, value £344
Date received: 24 January 2024
Date accepted: 24 January 2024
Donor status: company, registration 480523
(Registered 02 February 2024)
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