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
It was an honour to sit on the Delegated Legislation Committee for the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Regulations 2025 yesterday.
We agreed on many amendments to the legislation which will give victims with HIV and Sickle Cell access, no matter when the infection occurred.
We agreed on many amendments to the legislation which will give victims with HIV and Sickle Cell access, no matter when the infection occurred.
December 4, 2025 at 11:53 AM
It was an honour to sit on the Delegated Legislation Committee for the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Regulations 2025 yesterday.
We agreed on many amendments to the legislation which will give victims with HIV and Sickle Cell access, no matter when the infection occurred.
We agreed on many amendments to the legislation which will give victims with HIV and Sickle Cell access, no matter when the infection occurred.
🎄 Day 4 of my Community Advent Calendar!
Today I’m highlighting APDA, who provide day care, home care and vital support for disabled, elderly and isolated Asian people in our community.
Thank you for ensuring no one is left without the care they need. ❤️
Today I’m highlighting APDA, who provide day care, home care and vital support for disabled, elderly and isolated Asian people in our community.
Thank you for ensuring no one is left without the care they need. ❤️
December 4, 2025 at 10:12 AM
🎄 Day 4 of my Community Advent Calendar!
Today I’m highlighting APDA, who provide day care, home care and vital support for disabled, elderly and isolated Asian people in our community.
Thank you for ensuring no one is left without the care they need. ❤️
Today I’m highlighting APDA, who provide day care, home care and vital support for disabled, elderly and isolated Asian people in our community.
Thank you for ensuring no one is left without the care they need. ❤️
🎄 Day 3 of my Community Advent Calendar!
Shouting out The Beat 1036 fm, our community station in Harlesden championing young talent and keeping NW London connected.
Thank you for all you do. ❤️📻
Shouting out The Beat 1036 fm, our community station in Harlesden championing young talent and keeping NW London connected.
Thank you for all you do. ❤️📻
December 3, 2025 at 1:09 PM
🎄 Day 3 of my Community Advent Calendar!
Shouting out The Beat 1036 fm, our community station in Harlesden championing young talent and keeping NW London connected.
Thank you for all you do. ❤️📻
Shouting out The Beat 1036 fm, our community station in Harlesden championing young talent and keeping NW London connected.
Thank you for all you do. ❤️📻
🎄 Day 2 of my Community Advent Calendar!
Today I’m highlighting Brent Food Bank, a vital lifeline for people in crisis, providing emergency food and support so no one in our community has to go hungry.
Thank you to everyone working to combat poverty and hunger in Brent. ❤️
Today I’m highlighting Brent Food Bank, a vital lifeline for people in crisis, providing emergency food and support so no one in our community has to go hungry.
Thank you to everyone working to combat poverty and hunger in Brent. ❤️
December 2, 2025 at 5:46 PM
🎄 Day 2 of my Community Advent Calendar!
Today I’m highlighting Brent Food Bank, a vital lifeline for people in crisis, providing emergency food and support so no one in our community has to go hungry.
Thank you to everyone working to combat poverty and hunger in Brent. ❤️
Today I’m highlighting Brent Food Bank, a vital lifeline for people in crisis, providing emergency food and support so no one in our community has to go hungry.
Thank you to everyone working to combat poverty and hunger in Brent. ❤️
Introducing Policy in Focus, my new weekly deep-dive on the issues shaping our country.
This week: the BBC.
I’ve got a lot more to say than fits into a media clip, so I’m taking the conversation to Substack.
Watch the first episode now.
dawnbutlerbrent.substack.com/p/policy-in-focus-the-bbc
This week: the BBC.
I’ve got a lot more to say than fits into a media clip, so I’m taking the conversation to Substack.
Watch the first episode now.
dawnbutlerbrent.substack.com/p/policy-in-focus-the-bbc
December 2, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Introducing Policy in Focus, my new weekly deep-dive on the issues shaping our country.
This week: the BBC.
I’ve got a lot more to say than fits into a media clip, so I’m taking the conversation to Substack.
Watch the first episode now.
dawnbutlerbrent.substack.com/p/policy-in-focus-the-bbc
This week: the BBC.
I’ve got a lot more to say than fits into a media clip, so I’m taking the conversation to Substack.
Watch the first episode now.
dawnbutlerbrent.substack.com/p/policy-in-focus-the-bbc
#TOGETHER we can reject narratives of division and racism.
#TOGETHER we can build solidarity across communities.
#TOGETHER we can unite against the far right.
Join us: togetheralliance.org.uk
#TOGETHER we can build solidarity across communities.
#TOGETHER we can unite against the far right.
Join us: togetheralliance.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 12:33 PM
#TOGETHER we can reject narratives of division and racism.
#TOGETHER we can build solidarity across communities.
#TOGETHER we can unite against the far right.
Join us: togetheralliance.org.uk
#TOGETHER we can build solidarity across communities.
#TOGETHER we can unite against the far right.
Join us: togetheralliance.org.uk
Love is greater than hate.
Unity is stronger than division.
Hope is more powerful than fear.
Stand #together against the rise in racism & the far right to show what this country is really about.
Join us!
togetheralliance.org.uk
Unity is stronger than division.
Hope is more powerful than fear.
Stand #together against the rise in racism & the far right to show what this country is really about.
Join us!
togetheralliance.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Love is greater than hate.
Unity is stronger than division.
Hope is more powerful than fear.
Stand #together against the rise in racism & the far right to show what this country is really about.
Join us!
togetheralliance.org.uk
Unity is stronger than division.
Hope is more powerful than fear.
Stand #together against the rise in racism & the far right to show what this country is really about.
Join us!
togetheralliance.org.uk
My letter highlighted in @theguardian.com
Jamaica is facing unimaginable loss after Hurricane Melissa.
I’m urging the UK to show compassion, give more aid & humanitarian visas for those with UK family here, after losing everything.
Full story👇🏾
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Jamaica is facing unimaginable loss after Hurricane Melissa.
I’m urging the UK to show compassion, give more aid & humanitarian visas for those with UK family here, after losing everything.
Full story👇🏾
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
UK MPs push for extra aid and visas as Jamaica reels from Hurricane Melissa
Dawn Butler leads calls for humanitarian visas and fee waivers for vulnerable relatives of UK nationals affected by storm
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:41 PM
My letter highlighted in @theguardian.com
Jamaica is facing unimaginable loss after Hurricane Melissa.
I’m urging the UK to show compassion, give more aid & humanitarian visas for those with UK family here, after losing everything.
Full story👇🏾
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Jamaica is facing unimaginable loss after Hurricane Melissa.
I’m urging the UK to show compassion, give more aid & humanitarian visas for those with UK family here, after losing everything.
Full story👇🏾
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
🎄Day 1 of my Community Advent Calendar!
Today I’m shining a light on Community Action Dementia Brent — an amazing volunteer-led movement building a truly dementia-friendly Brent.
Their work helps people living with dementia stay connected, supported and valued. ❤️
Huge thanks to everyone involved.
Today I’m shining a light on Community Action Dementia Brent — an amazing volunteer-led movement building a truly dementia-friendly Brent.
Their work helps people living with dementia stay connected, supported and valued. ❤️
Huge thanks to everyone involved.
December 1, 2025 at 12:23 PM
🎄Day 1 of my Community Advent Calendar!
Today I’m shining a light on Community Action Dementia Brent — an amazing volunteer-led movement building a truly dementia-friendly Brent.
Their work helps people living with dementia stay connected, supported and valued. ❤️
Huge thanks to everyone involved.
Today I’m shining a light on Community Action Dementia Brent — an amazing volunteer-led movement building a truly dementia-friendly Brent.
Their work helps people living with dementia stay connected, supported and valued. ❤️
Huge thanks to everyone involved.
🎄✨ It’s that time of year! All December I’ll be shining a light on brilliant community groups and charities across Brent.
Proud to kick off our Digital Advent Calendar, celebrating the people who make Brent special.✨🎄
Proud to kick off our Digital Advent Calendar, celebrating the people who make Brent special.✨🎄
November 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🎄✨ It’s that time of year! All December I’ll be shining a light on brilliant community groups and charities across Brent.
Proud to kick off our Digital Advent Calendar, celebrating the people who make Brent special.✨🎄
Proud to kick off our Digital Advent Calendar, celebrating the people who make Brent special.✨🎄
Reposted by Dawn Butler MP
All aboard the Blood Donation Bus! Destination: Brixton Blood Donation Centre 🚌🩸🏥
Great to join Bus Aunty to raise awareness of the need for blood donors, particularly from the Black community.
#GiveBloodSaveLives
Great to join Bus Aunty to raise awareness of the need for blood donors, particularly from the Black community.
#GiveBloodSaveLives
November 29, 2025 at 11:57 AM
All aboard the Blood Donation Bus! Destination: Brixton Blood Donation Centre 🚌🩸🏥
Great to join Bus Aunty to raise awareness of the need for blood donors, particularly from the Black community.
#GiveBloodSaveLives
Great to join Bus Aunty to raise awareness of the need for blood donors, particularly from the Black community.
#GiveBloodSaveLives
Reposted by Dawn Butler MP
Meet Forhad Hussain, Labour candidate for Mayor of Newham 2026.
Experience in politics, business, sport and the community; determined to tackle the challenges we face after 14 years of Tory cuts.
I’m looking forward to working with Forhad & the council candidates to deliver for my constituents.
Experience in politics, business, sport and the community; determined to tackle the challenges we face after 14 years of Tory cuts.
I’m looking forward to working with Forhad & the council candidates to deliver for my constituents.
November 29, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Meet Forhad Hussain, Labour candidate for Mayor of Newham 2026.
Experience in politics, business, sport and the community; determined to tackle the challenges we face after 14 years of Tory cuts.
I’m looking forward to working with Forhad & the council candidates to deliver for my constituents.
Experience in politics, business, sport and the community; determined to tackle the challenges we face after 14 years of Tory cuts.
I’m looking forward to working with Forhad & the council candidates to deliver for my constituents.
🚨 New Block of the Month, same ugly messages.
Only a fraction of the racism and abuse I receive.
Stand up to racism. Join me in the fight! #ButlerBlocks
Only a fraction of the racism and abuse I receive.
Stand up to racism. Join me in the fight! #ButlerBlocks
November 28, 2025 at 12:34 PM
🚨 New Block of the Month, same ugly messages.
Only a fraction of the racism and abuse I receive.
Stand up to racism. Join me in the fight! #ButlerBlocks
Only a fraction of the racism and abuse I receive.
Stand up to racism. Join me in the fight! #ButlerBlocks
Some big wins in the Budget today!
Tourist levy for London ✅
Fairer gambling tax ✅
The end of the two-child cap ✅
A new consultation for creators ✅
Proud of the campaigns we’ve been driving to make this happen.
Tourist levy for London ✅
Fairer gambling tax ✅
The end of the two-child cap ✅
A new consultation for creators ✅
Proud of the campaigns we’ve been driving to make this happen.
November 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Some big wins in the Budget today!
Tourist levy for London ✅
Fairer gambling tax ✅
The end of the two-child cap ✅
A new consultation for creators ✅
Proud of the campaigns we’ve been driving to make this happen.
Tourist levy for London ✅
Fairer gambling tax ✅
The end of the two-child cap ✅
A new consultation for creators ✅
Proud of the campaigns we’ve been driving to make this happen.
Free Things To Do in London this weekend 🌆
From Christmas markets to the Tortilla Slap Championship (yes… really), there’s loads happening across the city and all completely free.
Watch this week’s roundup 👇🏾
From Christmas markets to the Tortilla Slap Championship (yes… really), there’s loads happening across the city and all completely free.
Watch this week’s roundup 👇🏾
November 26, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Free Things To Do in London this weekend 🌆
From Christmas markets to the Tortilla Slap Championship (yes… really), there’s loads happening across the city and all completely free.
Watch this week’s roundup 👇🏾
From Christmas markets to the Tortilla Slap Championship (yes… really), there’s loads happening across the city and all completely free.
Watch this week’s roundup 👇🏾
Another campaign win!
Thanks to all who campaigned including Gordon Brown & many others. 🙌🏾
This Budget means gambling companies will pay more tax under @uklabour.bsky.social
Next let's end 'Aim to Permit'.
Thanks to all who campaigned including Gordon Brown & many others. 🙌🏾
This Budget means gambling companies will pay more tax under @uklabour.bsky.social
Next let's end 'Aim to Permit'.
November 26, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Another campaign win!
Thanks to all who campaigned including Gordon Brown & many others. 🙌🏾
This Budget means gambling companies will pay more tax under @uklabour.bsky.social
Next let's end 'Aim to Permit'.
Thanks to all who campaigned including Gordon Brown & many others. 🙌🏾
This Budget means gambling companies will pay more tax under @uklabour.bsky.social
Next let's end 'Aim to Permit'.
Great to see the tourist levy finally moving forward in #Budget2026, I’ve championed this! 🎉
We highlighted its huge potential at the GLA Oversight Committee’s report launch, and it’s fantastic to see the Government deliver it.
This is a win for Londoners.💙🏙️
We highlighted its huge potential at the GLA Oversight Committee’s report launch, and it’s fantastic to see the Government deliver it.
This is a win for Londoners.💙🏙️
November 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Great to see the tourist levy finally moving forward in #Budget2026, I’ve championed this! 🎉
We highlighted its huge potential at the GLA Oversight Committee’s report launch, and it’s fantastic to see the Government deliver it.
This is a win for Londoners.💙🏙️
We highlighted its huge potential at the GLA Oversight Committee’s report launch, and it’s fantastic to see the Government deliver it.
This is a win for Londoners.💙🏙️
It’s #WhiteRibbonDay and this year the focus is digital violence.
I face a lot of online abuse and I know how often it can spill into real life.
If you see sexism, misogyny or racism online, call it out.
16 days of activism starts now.
I face a lot of online abuse and I know how often it can spill into real life.
If you see sexism, misogyny or racism online, call it out.
16 days of activism starts now.
November 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
It’s #WhiteRibbonDay and this year the focus is digital violence.
I face a lot of online abuse and I know how often it can spill into real life.
If you see sexism, misogyny or racism online, call it out.
16 days of activism starts now.
I face a lot of online abuse and I know how often it can spill into real life.
If you see sexism, misogyny or racism online, call it out.
16 days of activism starts now.
Today is Equal Pay Day.
From now until the end of the year, women in the UK are effectively working for free.
The gap still sits at 10.9% and for many Black and Asian women it’s even wider.
We need equal pay, flexible work and transparency.
Not tomorrow, today.
From now until the end of the year, women in the UK are effectively working for free.
The gap still sits at 10.9% and for many Black and Asian women it’s even wider.
We need equal pay, flexible work and transparency.
Not tomorrow, today.
November 22, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Today is Equal Pay Day.
From now until the end of the year, women in the UK are effectively working for free.
The gap still sits at 10.9% and for many Black and Asian women it’s even wider.
We need equal pay, flexible work and transparency.
Not tomorrow, today.
From now until the end of the year, women in the UK are effectively working for free.
The gap still sits at 10.9% and for many Black and Asian women it’s even wider.
We need equal pay, flexible work and transparency.
Not tomorrow, today.
Parliament came to Brent East yesterday.
It was wonderful to have Parliament Education team visit Wykeham Primary school to bring the Chamber to school assembly. 🗳️
If your school is interested sign up here 👇🏾
learning.parliament.uk/en/session-w...
It was wonderful to have Parliament Education team visit Wykeham Primary school to bring the Chamber to school assembly. 🗳️
If your school is interested sign up here 👇🏾
learning.parliament.uk/en/session-w...
November 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Parliament came to Brent East yesterday.
It was wonderful to have Parliament Education team visit Wykeham Primary school to bring the Chamber to school assembly. 🗳️
If your school is interested sign up here 👇🏾
learning.parliament.uk/en/session-w...
It was wonderful to have Parliament Education team visit Wykeham Primary school to bring the Chamber to school assembly. 🗳️
If your school is interested sign up here 👇🏾
learning.parliament.uk/en/session-w...
I’ve spent today reflecting on Trans Day of Remembrance.
Too many trans lives are still lost to violence and hate. We all have a responsibility to stand against prejudice and build a world where everyone is safe and valued.
Let's be each other's allies🌈
Too many trans lives are still lost to violence and hate. We all have a responsibility to stand against prejudice and build a world where everyone is safe and valued.
Let's be each other's allies🌈
November 20, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I’ve spent today reflecting on Trans Day of Remembrance.
Too many trans lives are still lost to violence and hate. We all have a responsibility to stand against prejudice and build a world where everyone is safe and valued.
Let's be each other's allies🌈
Too many trans lives are still lost to violence and hate. We all have a responsibility to stand against prejudice and build a world where everyone is safe and valued.
Let's be each other's allies🌈
I’ve heard from hundreds of residents worried sick about family in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa.
I’ve written to the Home Secretary urging a temporary humanitarian visa or fee waiver so vulnerable relatives can reach safety.
Prayers for Jamaica 🇯🇲👇🏾
I’ve written to the Home Secretary urging a temporary humanitarian visa or fee waiver so vulnerable relatives can reach safety.
Prayers for Jamaica 🇯🇲👇🏾
November 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I’ve heard from hundreds of residents worried sick about family in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa.
I’ve written to the Home Secretary urging a temporary humanitarian visa or fee waiver so vulnerable relatives can reach safety.
Prayers for Jamaica 🇯🇲👇🏾
I’ve written to the Home Secretary urging a temporary humanitarian visa or fee waiver so vulnerable relatives can reach safety.
Prayers for Jamaica 🇯🇲👇🏾
Great to visit @sainsburys.bsky.social annual reception to meet with suppliers, staff and learn more about their work in Brent East.
💼Employing 418 people
💰£2.89m in nectar savings
🛒Donating 10.98 tonnes of food
💼Employing 418 people
💰£2.89m in nectar savings
🛒Donating 10.98 tonnes of food
November 19, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Great to visit @sainsburys.bsky.social annual reception to meet with suppliers, staff and learn more about their work in Brent East.
💼Employing 418 people
💰£2.89m in nectar savings
🛒Donating 10.98 tonnes of food
💼Employing 418 people
💰£2.89m in nectar savings
🛒Donating 10.98 tonnes of food
Honoured to attend City Hall to mark 25 years of successful devolved government in London.
And to celebrate my friend, our amazing @london.gov.uk 🤗
Since the GLA was created, it’s played an essential part in making London what it is today.
The best city in the world. ⭐️
And to celebrate my friend, our amazing @london.gov.uk 🤗
Since the GLA was created, it’s played an essential part in making London what it is today.
The best city in the world. ⭐️
November 18, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Honoured to attend City Hall to mark 25 years of successful devolved government in London.
And to celebrate my friend, our amazing @london.gov.uk 🤗
Since the GLA was created, it’s played an essential part in making London what it is today.
The best city in the world. ⭐️
And to celebrate my friend, our amazing @london.gov.uk 🤗
Since the GLA was created, it’s played an essential part in making London what it is today.
The best city in the world. ⭐️