Dawn Butler MP
@dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social
Labour Member of Parliament for Brent East
First elected African-Caribbean UK Minister
Chair London PLP
Vice Chair Women's PLP
Author
Columnist
Great laugh and karaoke queen
https://linktr.ee/dawnbutlerbrent
First elected African-Caribbean UK Minister
Chair London PLP
Vice Chair Women's PLP
Author
Columnist
Great laugh and karaoke queen
https://linktr.ee/dawnbutlerbrent
On Armistice Day, we remember those who lost their lives to war. We honour their memory not just in today’s silence, but through a determination to seek peace instead of war.
It was a privilege to join the Mayor of Brent at St John the Evangelist Church in Wembley to pay our respects.
It was a privilege to join the Mayor of Brent at St John the Evangelist Church in Wembley to pay our respects.
November 11, 2025 at 10:17 AM
On Armistice Day, we remember those who lost their lives to war. We honour their memory not just in today’s silence, but through a determination to seek peace instead of war.
It was a privilege to join the Mayor of Brent at St John the Evangelist Church in Wembley to pay our respects.
It was a privilege to join the Mayor of Brent at St John the Evangelist Church in Wembley to pay our respects.
If mould can make a top footballer seriously ill, imagine what it does to children living in damp homes whose lungs are yet to develop.
That’s why this Gov't brought in Awaab’s Law and the Renters’ Rights Act, to make sure every family has a safe home and give renters the protection they deserve.
That’s why this Gov't brought in Awaab’s Law and the Renters’ Rights Act, to make sure every family has a safe home and give renters the protection they deserve.
November 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
If mould can make a top footballer seriously ill, imagine what it does to children living in damp homes whose lungs are yet to develop.
That’s why this Gov't brought in Awaab’s Law and the Renters’ Rights Act, to make sure every family has a safe home and give renters the protection they deserve.
That’s why this Gov't brought in Awaab’s Law and the Renters’ Rights Act, to make sure every family has a safe home and give renters the protection they deserve.
At Number 10. with @alexballingermp.bsky.social @drbeccycoopermp.bsky.social and @38degrees.bsky.social to hand in the petition. Lets tax gambling giants and fund the fight against child poverty.
67,256 people have spoken. Scrap the two-child limit and lift 500,000 children out of poverty.
67,256 people have spoken. Scrap the two-child limit and lift 500,000 children out of poverty.
November 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
At Number 10. with @alexballingermp.bsky.social @drbeccycoopermp.bsky.social and @38degrees.bsky.social to hand in the petition. Lets tax gambling giants and fund the fight against child poverty.
67,256 people have spoken. Scrap the two-child limit and lift 500,000 children out of poverty.
67,256 people have spoken. Scrap the two-child limit and lift 500,000 children out of poverty.
Happy to join @aslefunion.bsky.social celebrating 25 years of organising for equality.
Trade unions have always been at the heart of progress, fighting for fairness and dignity for all wokers.
Here’s to the next 25 years of pushing forward together ✊🏾🚆
Trade unions have always been at the heart of progress, fighting for fairness and dignity for all wokers.
Here’s to the next 25 years of pushing forward together ✊🏾🚆
November 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Happy to join @aslefunion.bsky.social celebrating 25 years of organising for equality.
Trade unions have always been at the heart of progress, fighting for fairness and dignity for all wokers.
Here’s to the next 25 years of pushing forward together ✊🏾🚆
Trade unions have always been at the heart of progress, fighting for fairness and dignity for all wokers.
Here’s to the next 25 years of pushing forward together ✊🏾🚆
Riot women!!!! My gosh soo many layers. It is fantastic!!!! Hard hitting in ya face! I'm going to watch again and then do a proper review.
I'm soo overwhelmed by it.
I'm soo overwhelmed by it.
November 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Riot women!!!! My gosh soo many layers. It is fantastic!!!! Hard hitting in ya face! I'm going to watch again and then do a proper review.
I'm soo overwhelmed by it.
I'm soo overwhelmed by it.
We will remember them.
November 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
We will remember them.
Today we remember all who served, including the Commonwealth soldiers whose sacrifice is too often forgotten.
They gave their tomorrows so we could have our todays.
May we honour them not only in words, but in our work for a world without war.
They gave their tomorrows so we could have our todays.
May we honour them not only in words, but in our work for a world without war.
November 9, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Today we remember all who served, including the Commonwealth soldiers whose sacrifice is too often forgotten.
They gave their tomorrows so we could have our todays.
May we honour them not only in words, but in our work for a world without war.
They gave their tomorrows so we could have our todays.
May we honour them not only in words, but in our work for a world without war.
Wonderful to meet George and Manel from Brent UK Youth Parliament.
So proud of the passion and confidence they showed! A bright future in politics surely awaits them! 👏🏾
I’m looking forward to your podcast 👀
So proud of the passion and confidence they showed! A bright future in politics surely awaits them! 👏🏾
I’m looking forward to your podcast 👀
November 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Wonderful to meet George and Manel from Brent UK Youth Parliament.
So proud of the passion and confidence they showed! A bright future in politics surely awaits them! 👏🏾
I’m looking forward to your podcast 👀
So proud of the passion and confidence they showed! A bright future in politics surely awaits them! 👏🏾
I’m looking forward to your podcast 👀
I called out racist comments in Parliament because silence lets hate grow.
You can be Black and Brown and British!
Reform must take responsibility. Words, and accountability, matter.
Read my piece for Left Foot Forward
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/dawn...
You can be Black and Brown and British!
Reform must take responsibility. Words, and accountability, matter.
Read my piece for Left Foot Forward
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/dawn...
Dawn Butler MP: Why Sarah Pochin’s apology doesn’t cut it
They were not, as she claims, “phrased poorly.” They were racist.
leftfootforward.org
November 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I called out racist comments in Parliament because silence lets hate grow.
You can be Black and Brown and British!
Reform must take responsibility. Words, and accountability, matter.
Read my piece for Left Foot Forward
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/dawn...
You can be Black and Brown and British!
Reform must take responsibility. Words, and accountability, matter.
Read my piece for Left Foot Forward
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/dawn...
Honoured to receive MP of the Year at the SME4Labour Awards last night. Thank you for the recognition and to everyone who supports my work🌹
November 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Honoured to receive MP of the Year at the SME4Labour Awards last night. Thank you for the recognition and to everyone who supports my work🌹
Wishing everyone celebrating a very happy Guru Nanak Gurpurab.
May we all live a Purposeful life.
Sending love, positivity and best wishes to our Sikh community in Brent and across the UK.
May we all live a Purposeful life.
Sending love, positivity and best wishes to our Sikh community in Brent and across the UK.
November 5, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Wishing everyone celebrating a very happy Guru Nanak Gurpurab.
May we all live a Purposeful life.
Sending love, positivity and best wishes to our Sikh community in Brent and across the UK.
May we all live a Purposeful life.
Sending love, positivity and best wishes to our Sikh community in Brent and across the UK.
Congratulations @ZohranKMamdani NYC Mayor.
Trump DEI = Didn't. Expect. It!
From Queens to Brent, we see you.
Real leadership rooted in community, justice and fairness. London is proud of you. 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸
Trump DEI = Didn't. Expect. It!
From Queens to Brent, we see you.
Real leadership rooted in community, justice and fairness. London is proud of you. 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸
November 5, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Congratulations @ZohranKMamdani NYC Mayor.
Trump DEI = Didn't. Expect. It!
From Queens to Brent, we see you.
Real leadership rooted in community, justice and fairness. London is proud of you. 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸
Trump DEI = Didn't. Expect. It!
From Queens to Brent, we see you.
Real leadership rooted in community, justice and fairness. London is proud of you. 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸
🚨 Emergency Online Meeting for those affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica 🇯🇲
If you or loved ones have been impacted, please join us for an important update on Wed 5 Nov, 6:30–7:30pm.
Please share. #Jamaica #HurricaneMelissa
👉 Register: www.dawnbutler.org.uk/emergency_ja...
If you or loved ones have been impacted, please join us for an important update on Wed 5 Nov, 6:30–7:30pm.
Please share. #Jamaica #HurricaneMelissa
👉 Register: www.dawnbutler.org.uk/emergency_ja...
Emergency Jamaica Meeting
Our Community is Our Strength
www.dawnbutler.org.uk
November 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
🚨 Emergency Online Meeting for those affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica 🇯🇲
If you or loved ones have been impacted, please join us for an important update on Wed 5 Nov, 6:30–7:30pm.
Please share. #Jamaica #HurricaneMelissa
👉 Register: www.dawnbutler.org.uk/emergency_ja...
If you or loved ones have been impacted, please join us for an important update on Wed 5 Nov, 6:30–7:30pm.
Please share. #Jamaica #HurricaneMelissa
👉 Register: www.dawnbutler.org.uk/emergency_ja...
Islamophobia has no place in our city or our country.
I stand in solidarity with Muslim communities in Brent and across the UK.
Together we stand against hate and call for unity, respect and belonging.
I stand in solidarity with Muslim communities in Brent and across the UK.
Together we stand against hate and call for unity, respect and belonging.
November 1, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Islamophobia has no place in our city or our country.
I stand in solidarity with Muslim communities in Brent and across the UK.
Together we stand against hate and call for unity, respect and belonging.
I stand in solidarity with Muslim communities in Brent and across the UK.
Together we stand against hate and call for unity, respect and belonging.
A powerful way to close #BlackHistoryMonth - standing firm in power and pride alongside the inspirational Tessa Sanderson 🇬🇧🥇
Huge thanks to @gibsondunn.bsky.social for hosting such a thoughtful and uplifting event.
Huge thanks to @gibsondunn.bsky.social for hosting such a thoughtful and uplifting event.
October 31, 2025 at 4:39 PM
A powerful way to close #BlackHistoryMonth - standing firm in power and pride alongside the inspirational Tessa Sanderson 🇬🇧🥇
Huge thanks to @gibsondunn.bsky.social for hosting such a thoughtful and uplifting event.
Huge thanks to @gibsondunn.bsky.social for hosting such a thoughtful and uplifting event.
🚨 Yet another horrific Block of the Month. This is only a sample of what I’ve received. #ButlerBlocks
I’ve suffered a relentless wave of racist abuse this #BHM2025 — and again after challenging the Reform MP’s racist comments.
Lets unite in calling this behaviour out.✊🏾
I’ve suffered a relentless wave of racist abuse this #BHM2025 — and again after challenging the Reform MP’s racist comments.
Lets unite in calling this behaviour out.✊🏾
October 31, 2025 at 12:26 PM
🚨 Yet another horrific Block of the Month. This is only a sample of what I’ve received. #ButlerBlocks
I’ve suffered a relentless wave of racist abuse this #BHM2025 — and again after challenging the Reform MP’s racist comments.
Lets unite in calling this behaviour out.✊🏾
I’ve suffered a relentless wave of racist abuse this #BHM2025 — and again after challenging the Reform MP’s racist comments.
Lets unite in calling this behaviour out.✊🏾
London’s packed with free things to do this weekend, from Halloween fun to literature festivals events across the city.
Find something near you!
No tricks, just treats 🎃
Find something near you!
No tricks, just treats 🎃
October 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
London’s packed with free things to do this weekend, from Halloween fun to literature festivals events across the city.
Find something near you!
No tricks, just treats 🎃
Find something near you!
No tricks, just treats 🎃
Please see my APPG Jamaica statement regarding Hurricane Melissa👇🏾
October 30, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Please see my APPG Jamaica statement regarding Hurricane Melissa👇🏾
Inspiring to celebrate the amazing and successful Lionesses with the Women’s Euros trophy today.
They prove what happens when women's sport is backed, invested in and celebrated. 🏆⚽️✨
They prove what happens when women's sport is backed, invested in and celebrated. 🏆⚽️✨
October 30, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Inspiring to celebrate the amazing and successful Lionesses with the Women’s Euros trophy today.
They prove what happens when women's sport is backed, invested in and celebrated. 🏆⚽️✨
They prove what happens when women's sport is backed, invested in and celebrated. 🏆⚽️✨
I've written to the Standards Commissioner alongside many MPs, regarding the racist comments made by the MP for Runcorn and Helsby.
We are calling for a formal investigation as to whether the MPs' Code of Conduct was breached.
Our joint cross-party letter.👇🏾
We are calling for a formal investigation as to whether the MPs' Code of Conduct was breached.
Our joint cross-party letter.👇🏾
October 29, 2025 at 4:25 PM
I've written to the Standards Commissioner alongside many MPs, regarding the racist comments made by the MP for Runcorn and Helsby.
We are calling for a formal investigation as to whether the MPs' Code of Conduct was breached.
Our joint cross-party letter.👇🏾
We are calling for a formal investigation as to whether the MPs' Code of Conduct was breached.
Our joint cross-party letter.👇🏾
What a pleasure to visit @gmblondonregion.bsky.social Sisters for their Black History Month event and book reading.
An inspiring afternoon celebrating solidarity and sisterhood. ✊🏾💜
#APurposefulLife
An inspiring afternoon celebrating solidarity and sisterhood. ✊🏾💜
#APurposefulLife
October 29, 2025 at 3:14 PM
What a pleasure to visit @gmblondonregion.bsky.social Sisters for their Black History Month event and book reading.
An inspiring afternoon celebrating solidarity and sisterhood. ✊🏾💜
#APurposefulLife
An inspiring afternoon celebrating solidarity and sisterhood. ✊🏾💜
#APurposefulLife
The Reform MP's racist comments were disgraceful. Her so-called apology doesn't cut it.
So I called it out in Parliament.
It is up to all of us to bravely call out racism - and we will. 👇🏾
metro.co.uk/2025/10/28/c...
So I called it out in Parliament.
It is up to all of us to bravely call out racism - and we will. 👇🏾
metro.co.uk/2025/10/28/c...
I called Reform MP's comments racist - I was told I couldn't call her one
It seems clear that Pochin doesn't think of Black or Brown families as being representative of this country.
metro.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 10:53 AM
The Reform MP's racist comments were disgraceful. Her so-called apology doesn't cut it.
So I called it out in Parliament.
It is up to all of us to bravely call out racism - and we will. 👇🏾
metro.co.uk/2025/10/28/c...
So I called it out in Parliament.
It is up to all of us to bravely call out racism - and we will. 👇🏾
metro.co.uk/2025/10/28/c...
Reposted by Dawn Butler MP
I'm on holiday but I see Grainne Hurst is an equally adept communicator as her predecessor as head of the gambling lobby, Michael Dugher.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Gambling does not cause any ‘social ills’, lobbyist tells incredulous MPs
Head of UK’s Betting and Gaming Council was asked to repeat claim as she spoke against increasing taxes on sector in November budget
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I'm on holiday but I see Grainne Hurst is an equally adept communicator as her predecessor as head of the gambling lobby, Michael Dugher.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Proud to join @unison.org.uk Black History Month drop-in in Parliament today alongside @kimjohnsonmp.bsky.social
— highlighting the fight to end caste discrimination and ensure equality for all.
Every step towards equality matters.
— highlighting the fight to end caste discrimination and ensure equality for all.
Every step towards equality matters.
October 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Proud to join @unison.org.uk Black History Month drop-in in Parliament today alongside @kimjohnsonmp.bsky.social
— highlighting the fight to end caste discrimination and ensure equality for all.
Every step towards equality matters.
— highlighting the fight to end caste discrimination and ensure equality for all.
Every step towards equality matters.
Sharing this vital message from Yvette Cooper
To all British nationals in Jamaica — please register your presence with the Foreign Office and follow local advice.
👇🏾
register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/jamaica-202510…
My thoughts are with everyone preparing for Hurricane Melissa.
To all British nationals in Jamaica — please register your presence with the Foreign Office and follow local advice.
👇🏾
register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/jamaica-202510…
My thoughts are with everyone preparing for Hurricane Melissa.
https://register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/jamaica-202510…
October 28, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Sharing this vital message from Yvette Cooper
To all British nationals in Jamaica — please register your presence with the Foreign Office and follow local advice.
👇🏾
register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/jamaica-202510…
My thoughts are with everyone preparing for Hurricane Melissa.
To all British nationals in Jamaica — please register your presence with the Foreign Office and follow local advice.
👇🏾
register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/jamaica-202510…
My thoughts are with everyone preparing for Hurricane Melissa.