Yasmin Qureshi MP

The UK’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state in September is a long-overdue shift I’ve pushed for since entering Parliament.

It must go hand in hand with urgent action: humanitarian aid; a ceasefire; and real pressure to end the suffering in Gaza.

Thanks to the Victims & Prisoners Act 2024 and the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023, NDAs can no longer block crime reporting, regulator cooperation, or access to vital support. A huge win for victims’ rights.

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I wanted to update everyone on what my team and I have done since the General Election 12 months ago.

If you live in Bolton South and Walkden, and you need to contact me about an issue, please email qureshiy2@parliament.uk and we can do our best to help you

HIV stigma is deadlier than the virus itself.

On #ZeroHIVStigmaDay, I stand with everyone living with HIV.
It’s time to speak out, bust the myths, and create a world free of shame and judgement.

#UequalsU #EndStigma

YASMIN QURESHI: 'New 10 year NHS plan is a step in the right direction' Bolton South and Walkden MP Yasmin Qureshi focuses on the NHS in her latest column

The NHS was on the brink when Labour came into government.

Now we have a plan to fix it.

As a carer and MP, I know how urgent this is for families in Bolton South and Walkden.

I wrote about it in The Bolton News:

www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/2531586...

📢 🚨Good news for constituents in Bolton South & Walkden who have been affected by the ban on direct flights to Pakistan

The AIr Safety Committee has cleared PIA to resume flights to the UK after evaluating safety changes following the 2020 ban

Glad to see Muhbeen putting the facts out there about his record. It is scandalous that senior Tory MPs have spread lies about someone who has done so much for victims and community cohesion. They should be ashamed

⚽️I stood with #BWFC fans in the darkest days of administration.

TODAY, we passed the Football Governance Bill to protect our clubs’ futures.

No more heartbreak. No more extinction.

This victory is for every fan who refused to give up. 🙏

I am proud that Bolton South and Walkden is part of Labour’s summer blitz on town centre crime.

You will see more police on patrol, tougher action on shoplifting, and real support for our communities.

After years of rising crime, we are taking back our high streets.

Today marks 77 years since Nye Bevan & the Labour Govt founded our NHS: built on the principle that healthcare should be free for all.

It's our greatest national treasure.

Now, Labour has a 10-year plan to secure its future & ensure it delivers for generations to come.

I joined colleagues and @BigIssue at a roundtable focused on ending poverty, particularly child poverty, supporting the #PovertyZero report. Bolton South & Walkden is among the most deprived areas, needing urgent action. Let's build a nation where no one is left behind. #EndPoverty

Last week I was delighted to welcome schools from Bolton to Parliament, where pupils gave powerful speeches on homelessness, poverty, dementia, discrimination & climate change. These young people fill me with confidence that the future is safe hands

This is an opportunity to show that lessons have been learned, and that families will be heard, believed, and treated with the dignity they deserve.

The Hillsborough Law is about more than one tragedy. It’s about ending systemic failure and embedding a statutory duty of candour, so public institutions must tell the truth, not protect themselves.

As Chair of the APPG on #Primodos, I’ve seen firsthand how families affected by scandals like Primodos, infected blood, and Hillsborough are too often met with denial, cover-up, and delay, rather than truth and justice.

I’ve added my name to this open letter urging the Prime Minister to honour his promise to enact the Hillsborough Law in full.

I welcome the decision to pause changes to PIP and to let the Timms Review lead the way, in partnership with disabled people.

I’ve raised concerns throughout. I’ll follow the Bill closely and will only support it at Third Reading if Ministers deliver on their commitments.

🇬🇧 Today on #ArmedForcesDay, we honour the service and sacrifice of the incredible men and women in our Armed Forces.

It was a privilege to attend the parade in Bolton - a moving display of pride and community.

#AFD2025

I was delighted to support the Government's new charter for families in military housing. Our armed forces and their families deserve homes fit for heroes. The improvements in housing and having a named contact for issues will greatly support those living in military housing.

I also attended an event held by Afzal Khan MP showcasing the trade between the UK and Türkiye, with whom there is £28bn worth of trade

I met with the wonderful team from Farnworth and Kearsley Foodbank as part of the Trussell Trust's event in Westminster Hall, where I thanked them for the amazing work they do supporting those most in need.

Next I met with my good friend Steve Reed MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, after the Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 received Royal Assent and became law, banning bonuses for polluting water bosses.

I met with Community Pharmacies England to discuss their role in supporting the NHS and improving health in our communities - I know we have some amazing pharmacies here in Bolton South and Walkden that go the extra mile for patients and if there is anything I can do to support them, I will.

Last week was a busy week in Parliament, and I wanted to share some of the events I went to with you, alongside my work in the chamber. 🧵

For 14 years the Tories neglected communities like ours in Bolton South and Walkden. Now we have a government committed to making sure that disadvantaged communities get the investment they need to make sure no one suffers due to where they live

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In Parliament today, I asked:
❓ What is the UK doing to help prevent further loss of life in Gaza?
❓ Will the UK support the recognition of a Palestinian state as part of a path to peace?
We need a clear diplomatic strategy focused on stability, justice, and human rights.

I’ve signed this amendment to stop cuts to disability benefits. In Bolton South and Walkden, people need real support, not threats to their income. Investment in the NHS and employment services must come first

I believe in dignity at the end of life.

But that dignity must include care, support, and protection.

That is why I will vote against this Bill.

⚠️ Psychiatrists are left to make life-ending decisions without time or remit to assess whether someone’s suffering might be rooted in treatable mental illness

This is not a vote on the general principle of assisted dying.

It is a vote on a specific Bill, and this one gets it dangerously wrong.

⚠️ There is nothing in this Bill to prevent people from starving themselves to become eligible, and amendments to fix that aren’t even being considered
⚠️ It removes judicial oversight and replaces it with a panel that lacks independence