"I congratulate my hon. Friend—and my hon. Friend the Member for Nottingham East (Nadia Whittome)—on securing this debate and on the work she has done at the Council of Europe to secure the passing of that report on the trans-inclusive conversion therapy ban. That was a monumental achievement. Is she, …..." Apsana Begum - View Speech
"In September last year, I hosted survivors and victims of the so-called gossip website Tattle Life, and we heard the absolutely harrowing testimonies of those who have been targeted by sustained and escalating online harassment, stalking and abuse by its users, with many people driven to feel suicidal. There has …..." Apsana Begum - View Speech
"There continues to be significant public interest in the Government’s £240 million contract with Palantir Technologies. Could the Minister confirm whether any Government Ministers were present at the Palantir celebration party yesterday? If so, who? Can he commit to ensuring that all materials and records relating to this contract award …..." Apsana Begum - View Speech
(1 Signatures)
12 Feb 2026 Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House pays tribute to International Mother Language Day 2026, which was the initiative of Bangladesh and was approved at the 1999 UNESCO General Conference; notes that it has been observed on 21 February throughout the world since 2000 and commemorates the Bangladeshi university students martyred for the Bangla …
Division Vote (Commons) 11 Feb 2026 - Climate Change - View Vote Context Apsana Begum (Lab)voted Aye
- in line with the party majority
and in line with the House One of 290 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 362 Noes - 107Division Vote (Commons) 11 Feb 2026 - Local Government Finance - View Vote Context Apsana Begum (Lab)voted Aye
- in line with the party majority
and in line with the House One of 272 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 279 Noes - 90Division Vote (Commons) 11 Feb 2026 - Local Government Finance - View Vote Context Apsana Begum (Lab)voted Aye
- in line with the party majority
and in line with the House One of 272 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 143Early Day Motion
(23 Signatures)
11 Feb 2026 Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House notes that the Ministry of Defence signed a contract with the US firm Palantir in December 2025 worth £240,000,000, by direct award and without tender; further notes that whilst the decision may be justified under the Procurement Act 2023, there is significant public interest in how this …
Early Day Motion
(18 Signatures)
10 Feb 2026 Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House stands in solidarity with members of the National Education Union taking strike action at Access Creative College; believes that public money intended for education and student support should not be diverted away from frontline teaching, student services, and staff pay and conditions; notes the pay disparity between …
Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 09 Feb 2026 Standards in Public Life
"In December 2025, Palantir won a three-year contract from the Government worth £240 million. The contract, which is three times larger than any that Palantir has previously won, was awarded without tender. Will the Minister ensure that there is full transparency about how this decision was made and who was …..." Apsana Begum - View Speech