Abena Oppong-Asare
Labour - Erith and Thamesmead
16,302 (40.4%) majority - 2024 General ElectionFirst elected: 12th December 2019
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
(since July 2024)8 Former APPG memberships
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Business Owners, Crossrail, Dance, Equipment for Disabled Children, Ethnic Minority Business Owners, Hockey, Thalassaemia, Women in ParliamentDivision Voting information
Abena Oppong-Asare voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 147 Labour No votes vs 234 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 275
Debates during the 2024 Parliament
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Sparring Partners
(4 debate interactions)
(4 debate interactions)
Legislation Debates
(2,341 words contributed)
Erith and Thamesmead Petitions
e-Petitions are administered by Parliament and allow members of the public to express support for a particular issue.
If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.
If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).
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c. 749 added daily
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Apply for the UK to join the European Union as a full member as soon as possible
Sign this petition Gov Responded - 19 Nov 2024 Debated on - 24 Mar 2025 View Abena Oppong-Asare's petition debate contributionscloses in 0 minutes
I believe joining the EU would boost the economy, increase global influence, improve collaboration and provide stability & freedom. I believe that Brexit hasn't brought any tangible benefit and there is no future prospect of any, that the UK has changed its mind and that this should be recognised.
Latest EDMs signed by Abena Oppong-Asare
Temporary universal basic income
Tabled by: Lord Brennan of Canton (Labour - Cardiff West)That this House calls on the Government to introduce a temporary universal basic income or an emergency measure to help freelancers and the self-employed effected by the covid-19 outbreak.
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 48
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
CCTV in care homes
Tabled by: Karl Turner (Labour - Kingston upon Hull East)That this House recognises that people living in residential care homes represent some of the most vulnerable members of society most of whom have made commendable contributions to society over the course of their working and social lives; welcomes the Government’s ongoing review of social care policy; notes that there …
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Commons initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Abena Oppong-Asare, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.
Abena Oppong-Asare has not been granted any Urgent Questions
Abena Oppong-Asare has not been granted any Adjournment Debates
Abena Oppong-Asare has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
3 Bills co-sponsored by Abena Oppong-Asare
Offensive Weapons Bill 2023-24
Sponsor - Helen Hayes (Lab)
Firearms and Hate Crime Bill 2021-22
Sponsor - Luke Pollard (LAB)
Wellbeing of Future Generations (No. 2) Bill 2019-21
Sponsor - Caroline Lucas (Green)