Remembering Altab Ali
On this day, in 1978, garment worker Altab Ali was murdered in a racist attack in East London. Over four decades on, the struggle against racism continues, writes Apsana Begum MP.
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Apsana Begum
Apsana Begum is the Labour member of parliament (MP) for Poplar and Limehouse.
Apsana Begum: The Tories Are Driving Millions into Poverty
By pushing through a real-terms cut in social security payments, the Tories are driving millions of vulnerable people into poverty – more evidence that the cost of living crisis is a political choice, not a force of nature.
Apsana Begum: Why I’m Voting to Outlaw Fire and Rehire
1 in 10 workers in Britain have been threatened with losing their jobs, terms and conditions through fire and rehire – today’s Bill is an opportunity to end that assault for good.
The Right to Protest Wasn’t Given – It Was Won
This weekend’s protests against the Police Crackdown Bill were in defence of democratic rights which were hard won – and which will be eroded unless we are prepared to fight for them.
It’s Time to Turn Back the Rising Tide of Islamophobia
As the first MP to wear a hijab, Apsana Begum’s early political career has been blighted by anti-Muslim bigotry. Here she discusses her experiences – and why the battle against Islamophobia is so urgent.
Why the Battle of Cable Street Still Resonates in the East End
As we mark the anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street, the continuing inequalities and racial injustices of the East London communities that were its battlefield are a reminder of its enduring lessons.
Why I Opposed the Overseas Operations Bill
A war crime doesn’t stop being a war crime after five years. We should be holding our Armed Forces to the highest standards, not creating loopholes for atrocities – that’s why I voted against the Overseas Operations Bill.