Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP

A young child sits on a small cylindrical stool reading a book, while Bell, wearing a white jacket and red lanyard, watches attentively beside. Behind them is a colourful bookshelf filled with children’s books, and the space includes a green‑tiled wall, cushioned seating with pillows, and a leaf‑patterned rug, creating a cosy reading area.

Today is World Book Day. Did you know that 1 in 4 state schools in deprived areas do not have dedicated library space?

Books open doors. We must keep working to expand school library access and ensure every child can share in the joy of reading.

#WorldBookDay #LibrariesForPrimaries

Nine in 10 women don't feel safe walking alone at night Women have overwhelmingly told us they feel unsafe at night, with nine in 10...

As we reflect on the anniversary of Sarah Everard’s murder, I spoke about the safety of women and girls locally.

Sadly, many still feel unsafe.

We need far greater resources and a serious national effort to end violence against women and girls.

Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP stands and smiles outside the Clapham Common Tube Station, on a bright and sunny day.

My 2026 survey is now live and running until 27th March.

As your local MP, I always want to hear your views on improving Clapham & Brixton Hill.

Please share your thoughts with me if you can.
bit.ly/CBHSurvey2026

Bell posts a "We are together against the far right" graphic. "Together" is highlighted in deep pink.

Hope is always more powerful than fear.

Stand #together against the far right

Join us: togetheralliace.org.uk

Refugee status to be temporary as Shabana Mahmood rips up rules on UK asylum Home secretary announces 30-month protection limit, with refugees required to leave if their home countries are later judged safe

Those fleeing disaster and conflict deserve certainty and dignity, not repeated questioning of their right to feel safe.

Progressive, humane policies strengthen communities.

Division does not. We can choose compassion, and we should.

Good to be out in Acre Lane over the weekend to hear from residents and share some updates on their MP's and councillors' work.

If you'd like to tell me more about the issues that matter to you, please fill out my latest survey 👇🏾
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Today MPs vote on new legislation to introduce votes at 16.

This is a very welcome step that will give young people a say over decisions that shape their lives, strengthening participation in the democratic process.

For democracy to work for everyone, it must include everyone.

‘The most bitter news’: Iran reels as more than 100 children reportedly killed in school bombing The building appears to be among many devastated in Trump’s ‘major combat operations’ as long expected attacks arrive

The willingness to pursue military action that leaves hundreds of children dead, underlines why the world increasingly views the actions of Israel and the US as such a threat to international peace and security.

A dark blue UK Government announcement dated 28 February 2026. The UK Government crest appears at the top left. Large bold text in white and red reads “REGISTER YOUR PRESENCE.” Below, smaller text says British nationals in Bahrain, Israel, Palestine, Qatar and the UAE should register to receive FCDO updates. A red banner at the bottom says “Register on GOV.UK.”

If you are a British national in Bahrain, Israel, Palestine, Qatar or the UAE, please register your presence to receive direct FCDO updates on the situation in the Middle East.

You should continue to follow FCDO travel advice and the advice of the local authorities.

The US and Israel's illegal and unprovoked assault on Iran, even amid negotiations, risks making the world an even more dangerous place.

Our government should loudly condemn this flagrant violation of international law, which could have catastrophic consequences for humanity.

A group of people gather under a blue canopy branded “Brixton Safe” and “Brixton Business Improvement District.” A man in the foreground speaks to the group, gesturing with his hands, while police officers, local officials, and community members listen. Behind them are shopfronts, including signs for “Rebel Rebel” and “Bar 78,” indicating a busy Brixton street setting.

This week, I visited Brixton Safe Hub with the Minister for Policing.

Running on Thurs, Fri and Sat evenings, this is a new safe space in Windrush Square where anyone can go if they are feeling unsafe.

A great initiative that will help make our community safer and deter crime.

Three people stand outside a building at night, dressed in winter coats and scarves. One person holds a flyer that reads “Battersea Park – We’re here to help – Get in touch.” Warm light from the building entrance illuminates the group, and the background features glass panels and a textured wall.

Good to be out on the doorstep with our Clapham Park Labour council candidates talking to residents about the issues that matter to them.

If you'd like to share your views with me, please do fill in my community survey 👇🏾
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London MPs lead revolt on 'loan shark' student fees repayment scandal Almost six million graduates and students who took out Plan 2 loans between 2012 and 2023 have been saddled with ballooning debt

The decision to freeze the student loan repayment threshold is a one-sided breach of contractual terms.

Graduates shouldn't face retrospective changes to their loan terms.

Ultimately, tuition fees should be scrapped and student debts written off.

Today has to be a wake-up call.

We cannot out-Reform Reform. We should never have tried.

We must stand up for working people with clear policies that tackle inequality, protect communities and put peace, justice and welfare at the heart of all we do.

Progressive voters are deserting in droves because this Labour government isn't showing commitment to the kind of popular, progressive policy changes they voted for.

We are losing more votes to the Greens than to Reform.

Being pushed to third in Gorton & Denton, one of our safest seats, is an indictment of the government’s current approach.

Unless we get back to core Labour values, we are heading for disaster.

A red promotional poster titled “Clapham & Brixton Hill Constituency Survey.” It features bold white and yellow text, with illustrations of a hand holding a pen and a megaphone. The poster states the survey is open until 27 March and invites residents to take a short survey about local issues. A shortened survey link is displayed. At the bottom, the name “Bell Ribeiro‑Addy” appears with a rose symbol and the tagline “A strong voice for Clapham & Brixton Hill.”

I’m launching a short survey today for Clapham & Brixton Hill constituents 📝

This is your chance to tell me what matters most to you locally, shaping my work in Parliament 🗣️

It should only take 5-10 minutes ⏱️

Open until 27 March: bit.ly/CBHSurvey2026

Ghana turns 69 this year #GhanaAt69

As Chair of the APPG for Ghana, I'm proud to be launching the UK Black Stars list, recognising the most influential British-Ghanaians making a real difference in Britain.

Excellence is everywhere! Nominate your Black Star here 👇🏾
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NHS maternity units often cover up harmful errors in childbirth, report finds Damning inquiry into services in England reveals falsification of medical records after ‘negligent’ care

Maternal death rates are 20% higher than in 2009-11.

The findings of this investigation remind us that maternity care is not working for women, babies, families, or staff.

These problems are too familiar. We now need urgent action to address them.

Four people, including the MPs Diane Abbott and Bell Ribeiro-Addy, stand together in a formal office setting, all wearing ID badges. They are smiling and dressed in professional clothing, with a framed abstract painting on the wall behind them. A blue chair sits in the foreground and a recycling bin is visible to the right.

It was a privilege to meet Amina Aliyu Adamu and Aishatu Suleiman Jahun, two women’s rights leaders from Nigeria, in Parliament on Monday.

Great to hear more about the work they are doing to support women and girls to lead change in their own communities and confront gender inequality.

Home secretary granted permission to challenge ruling on Palestine Action ban Shabana Mahmood given green light to take case to court of appeal with ban to remain in place pending outcome

The government shouldn’t be challenging the High Court's ruling on its Palestine Action ban.

It should be acting to prevent genocide: stopping arms sales, ending military collaboration, and imposing sanctions on Israel.

Four people stand indoors in front of a Labour Party backdrop featuring a large red rose emblem. One woman in a red blazer holds a certificate that reads “Labour Gorton & Denton – Dawn Butler MP, Member of Parliament for Brent Central.” The group is smiling and posing for a photo at what appears to be a Labour Party event.

Phonebanking at Labour HQ this morning to help get out the vote in Gorton and Denton today.

Polls are open until 10pm tonight.

We know it's going to be incredibly close. Make sure you get out and vote.

Student loans now comes with the kind of terms you’d expect from a loan shark.

It's not a graduate tax. It's not fair.

We need a more equitable approach to higher education funding.

Scrap tuition fees and fund higher education through general taxation.

Last night, I voted to end the two-child benefit cap, a move which will lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty over the coming years.

Reform and the Tories would push these same kids back into hardship by restoring this cap.

Antiques auction selling neck shackles accused of ‘profiting from slavery’ Exclusive: Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy says treating these objects as collectors’ items ‘should be looked at in horror’

Selling slave shackles re-enacts the history of enslavement, profiting from something used to inflict pain and oppression.

These objects should be understood in their true context and regarded with horror, not fetishised by sick collectors.

Kidnap victim's skeleton for sale as ghouls flog remains on Facebook and eBay Ministers face calls to outlaw the sale of human remains as experts warn thousands of body parts like skulls, bones and tissue are sold in the UK each year to collectors

This skull, taken from a six‑year‑old child, was recently listed for sale online.

It is just one of many examples of the booming, unregulated trade in human remains.

We urgently need a new law to ban this.

Gaza death toll in early part of war far higher than reported, says Lancet study Research suggests more than 75,000 killed in the first 16 months of conflict, 25,000 more than announced at the time

Genocide apologists have consistently tried to discredit official casualty figures coming out of Gaza.

This latest Lancet study finds that the Palestinian Health Ministry figures likely undercount the death toll by 40%. Horrific.

Ending emergency sickle cell care pilot could be fatal, MP warns Sickle cell patients say a pilot for emergency care was "so effective" but has been "snatched away".

The closure of the Sickle Cell Day Unit at the Royal London Hospital will leave sickle cell patients waiting in pain for longer.

This scheme should be reinstated as a matter of urgency, with more emergency units rolled out across London.

Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP stands at the front of a school assembly hall addressing a group of students seated in rows. Several students raise their hands to ask questions. A large projection screen hangs behind the speaker, and a staff member stands to the side, arms folded, observing.

It was a pleasure to visit Sixth Form politics students at Harris Clapham Academy recently.

Some of the best questions I get asked as a Member of Parliament come from my younger constituents.

This visit didn’t disappoint with a lively exchange about recent scandals and a range of policy areas!

Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP and Diane Abbott MP pictured with Jesse Jackson indoors in a formal setting. Jackson wears a suit and tie, flanked by Bell and Diane, also dressed in professional attire. They are posing closely in front of ornate walls and decorative architectural details.

Saddened by the passing of Jesse Jackson, a titan of the civil rights movement.

I first met him as a student activist and was privileged to hear him speak on his frequent UK visits.

He dedicated his life to the fight for racial equality, inspiring millions. Rest in power.