Debbie Abrahams MP
@debbieabrahamsmp
Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth. Chair of the Work and Pensions Select Committee. Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health. Former NHS Trust Chair & PH academic. Tackling inequalities and fighting for fairness.
As Co-Chair of the Dementia APPG, I was delighted to host our Summer Meeting in Parliament. We heard from leading voices across the sector on progress being made in disease-modifying treatments, earlier diagnosis, wider access to clinical trials, and accelerating patient access to innovation.
This week the #WorkandPensionsSelectCommittee I Chair continued our inquiry on the child maintenance service (CMS).
Thank you to our friend and colleague Marzia for speaking to our Summer School Students about her experiences of life in Afghanistan and then as a refugee in Britain.
The Department for Work and Pensions supports nearly 23 million people and spends nearly £300bn a year. More than half (£164 billion) is spent on pensions and pensions age benefit, a third more than on working age people and their children.
Thank you to Oldham Theatre Workshop for hosting us on the first day of Summer School. It's great to meet all the students and hear about why they applied, and what drives them
Some of the things I've done recently: - led the DWP budget estimates debate, as chair of #WorkandPensionsSelectCommittee. I argued that alongside efficiency the system must treat claimants with dignity.
I am delighted to have nominated my friend @andyburnham.bsky.social to become the next Labour leader and Prime Minister of our country. Andy understands our politics needs to change and that people need hope. No one is better placed to drive that change than him. #VoteAndy #ForUs
Students from St Chad’s in Uppermill are taking part in the @unicef.org Outright Campaign. They have written to me to raise their concerns about the reduction in the International Aid budget.
I always enjoy hearing from residents who have contacted me for help and hearing about the difference I have been able to make in their lives. #Inspiration #Motivation
Great result last night! Despite the delay, the weather and difficult conditions, the team came together and did us proud. Particularly when they were down to 10 men. #Resilience #Inspiration
As co-chairs of the #APPGforBritainandPalestine, @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social and I have written to over 43 UK businesses & organisations that have,
While debate continues over the amount we spend on social security, it is essential that we strive to create pathways into well-paid, secure work that are accessible to all. Read my op-ed in 'The House' magazine at: www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
Last Tuesday, I attended a reception for Help the Heroes to mark the launch of their agenda for change and meet with veterans, ambassadors and staff on the issues facing those leaving the Armed Forces.
The most recent session of the #WorkandPensionsCommittee was a special joint session with the #EducationCommittee; examining the delivery of the child poverty strategy.
I was pleased to hear @andyburnham.bsky.social’s views on Alan Milburn’s report. This is welcome attention to the plight of more than a million 16 to 24 year olds who are not in education, employment or training (NEET).
30 June is International Day of Parliamentarism. An international day for parliamentarians is important at a time when people are losing trust in politics and democracy, as populism and nationalism are on the move around the world.
The #WorkandPensionsCommittee welcomed Pat McFadden, Work and Pensions Secretary, and Sir Peter Schofield, Permanent Secretary in #DWP, to discuss the work of the department. (1/4)
Work commissioned by the Committee last year estimated 5% increase in employment supported by programmes such as Connect to Work could result in £20bn in DWP spending savings and revenue to the Exchequer by the end of this Parliament. (2/3)
The #WorkandPensionsCommittee welcomed Pat McFadden, Work and Pensions Secretary, and Sir Peter Schofield, Permanent Secretary in #DWP, to discuss the work of the department. (1/3)
It's polling day in Makerfield and every vote counts! Don't forget your ID when you visit the polling station and vote for @andyburnham.bsky.social for Makerfield today! #VoteAndy #ForUs #VoteHope
At Deputy Prime Minister's Questions, I asked the Deputy Prime Minister what he thought all politicians can do to honour Jo's legacy. As she so powerfully said, "We are far more united and have far more in common with each other than that which divide us." #MoreInCommon (2/2)
Tuesday marked ten years since the awful murder of our friend and colleague Jo Cox, who was killed as she went about her day serving her constituents. (1/2)
On Friday, I joined Evan Davies on BBC Radio 4 to discuss funding for our national defence. My position is clear, defending our country must be the Government's first priority. (1/3)
Last May 2025, the #WorkandPensionsCommittee published its report for the 'Safeguarding Vulnerable Claimants' inquiry. This was launched in response to serious concerns about #DWP's safeguarding practices in cases which involved the deaths of claimants. (1/3)
Action to deter businesses in the UK from taking part in the construction of illegal Israeli settlements is welcome, but I was deeply disturbed to learn of a real estate event scheduled to take place in London this weekend, selling land in an illegal settlement in the occupied West Bank. (1/2)
