Policy - Tan Dhesi

Support for unpaid carers

The pandemic has demonstrated beyond all doubt how important carers are to our society and to our health service. I am immensely grateful to those who selflessly provide care to their family, friends, and neighbours. Carers UK estimates that an additional 4.5 million people have taken on caring responsibilities following…

Trophy Hunting

A report by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) in 2016 found that at least 1.7 million animal ‘trophies’ were traded between countries over the previous decade. Of this number, 200,000 trophies were from threatened species. Killing animals to display their heads, horns, antlers or hides as ‘trophies’ is…

Universal Credit and Foodbanks

Figures from the Trussell Trust show that nearly half of all households visiting foodbanks have struggled to afford essential goods because they are repaying debt accrued through UC. In my view, our social security system is not fit for purpose when so many people need to turn to foodbanks and…

Adult Social Care Reform

For too long, social care has lacked the priority, attention and funding it deserves and care workers have been undervalued and underpaid. I agree with you that long-term reform is essential. Despite the best efforts of care workers, NHS staff and unpaid carers – who have gone the extra mile…

Air Pollution

I share your concern that dangerous and illegal levels of air pollution are impacting the health of millions of people across the country, including those most vulnerable in our communities. It is people living in the most deprived areas with the most toxic air who suffer disproportionately greater ill health.…

Fire Safety Bill and Cladding

I appreciate and sympathise with the cost, anxiety and stress many leaseholders have endured due to issues for which they bear no fault. I know that leaseholders in blocks with combustible cladding and other dangerous materials have experienced problems in selling their homes and re-mortgaging. Following the tragic fire at…

Job Losses & the Financial Impact of COVID-19

Devastatingly, throughout the pandemic, our local community has been acutely affected by job losses and the financial impact of Covid-19. Yet, unscrupulous companies have been taking advantage and using fire and rehire tactics. Dismiss and re-engage, or fire and rehire, tactics is the process by which an employer dismisses an…

Protect shopworkers from violence and abuse

I agree with calls for legislation to protect shopworkers from abuse and violence. Last year, the British Retail Consortium’s annual retail crime survey found that an average of 424 violent or abusive incidents took place every day against retail workers. Further research by Usdaw, the shopworkers union, found that abuse,…

Tory cuts to International Aid budget

I am deeply concerned by the UK Government’s decision to reduce aid spending from the legally binding target of 0.7% of gross national income to 0.5% in 2021. This is despite its manifesto pledge to maintain the 0.7% commitment. I am very concerned that this decision will make it harder…

Provision of Track and Trace in England

I share your concerns that the current system is fragmented, ineffective and not fit for purpose. Concerns have repeatedly been raised about the speed at which test results have been returned, the number of contacts of positive cases being reached, and the extent to which data about confirmed cases is…

Israel and Palestine

I am deeply concerned about the situation in East Jerusalem. The forced evictions in Sheikh Jarrah must stop and I condemn attempts by Israeli settlers to take control of Palestinian homes. East Jerusalem has been illegally annexed – Israel is the occupying power, which creates obligations that the Israeli Government…

Pay rise for NHS workers

I support calls for the Government to recognise and reward them with a guarantee of a decent pay rise. NHS staff have been at the heart of the fight against coronavirus, working day and night to protect our NHS and save lives. They do so much to make our health…

Bus Lane in Slough

I know how busy the A4 can be in Slough when there are two lanes available for all vehicles. There is legitimate concern that congestion is only going to worsen by implementing a full-time bus lane. Indeed, I have received reports that this has been the case since the bus…

Black Lives Matter

I stand with black communities in the fight against racism, both here in the UK and around the world. The shocking death of George Floyd in the US must be the catalyst for change. This means recognising the deep hurt that so many black people in our country have spoken…

Black British History in the School Curriculum

Understanding the breadth of Britain’s history is crucial to tackling the injustices and racism in our society and around the world that persist today. I agree that schools need to teach children about Black British history. It is vital that future generations understand the role that Black Britons have played…

The Yemen Crisis

I have shared deep concerns about potential violations of international humanitarian law in Yemen for several years now. This is why I have repeatedly called on the Government to immediately suspend the sale of arms to Saudi Arabia for use in the war in Yemen pending a comprehensive and independent…

British Airways: Constituent Update

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding the ongoing dispute with British Airways. As you know, this week Huw Merriman MP, the chair of the Transport Select Committee has applied for a debate in Parliament to highlight the pressing issue of BA redundancies. I fully support Huw’s Backbench…

Letter to Alex Cruz, CEO of British Airways

BA Redundancies

With BA being the largest airline at Heathrow Airport, I am aware how much this issue will affect many of my constituents. I have been working with other nearby MPs to put pressure on BA to make clear what steps they are taking to support those who will lose their jobs because…