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
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. ⭐️
Great to speak at the @coopparty.party.coop conference with @paulsweeney.bsky.social and Victoria Desmond about mental health and why we must reject politics that pits people against each other.
A fair society means standing together, not stepping on others to get ahead!
A fair society means standing together, not stepping on others to get ahead!
November 18, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Great to speak at the @coopparty.party.coop conference with @paulsweeney.bsky.social and Victoria Desmond about mental health and why we must reject politics that pits people against each other.
A fair society means standing together, not stepping on others to get ahead!
A fair society means standing together, not stepping on others to get ahead!
No one runs their personal best alone, we are in the fight of our lives and we must win!
At the Compass AGM, I spoke about how the far right is organising with money, and how we must organise with unity, courage and hope.
Thank you Luke Tryl and Neal Lawson for an important conversation.
At the Compass AGM, I spoke about how the far right is organising with money, and how we must organise with unity, courage and hope.
Thank you Luke Tryl and Neal Lawson for an important conversation.
November 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
No one runs their personal best alone, we are in the fight of our lives and we must win!
At the Compass AGM, I spoke about how the far right is organising with money, and how we must organise with unity, courage and hope.
Thank you Luke Tryl and Neal Lawson for an important conversation.
At the Compass AGM, I spoke about how the far right is organising with money, and how we must organise with unity, courage and hope.
Thank you Luke Tryl and Neal Lawson for an important conversation.
The problem with the BBC is...
It needs to go slow in a world of 24-hour hot takes.
I’ve written about why the BBC must go slow, not get scrapped. Check it out here 👇🏾
dawnbutlerbrent.substack.com/p/the-bbc-ne...
It needs to go slow in a world of 24-hour hot takes.
I’ve written about why the BBC must go slow, not get scrapped. Check it out here 👇🏾
dawnbutlerbrent.substack.com/p/the-bbc-ne...
The BBC Needs To Go Slow
There has been much debate about the BBC in recent days, and it feels as though the organisation is at a crossroads.
dawnbutlerbrent.substack.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The problem with the BBC is...
It needs to go slow in a world of 24-hour hot takes.
I’ve written about why the BBC must go slow, not get scrapped. Check it out here 👇🏾
dawnbutlerbrent.substack.com/p/the-bbc-ne...
It needs to go slow in a world of 24-hour hot takes.
I’ve written about why the BBC must go slow, not get scrapped. Check it out here 👇🏾
dawnbutlerbrent.substack.com/p/the-bbc-ne...
This #SaferGamblingWeek is a chance to have honest conversations about gambling harm. @SGWeek
I’ve spoken to many people whose loved ones have been caught in a cycle of loss & addiction. Gambling companies must take responsibility.
📞 National Gambling Helpline – 0808 8020 133
I’ve spoken to many people whose loved ones have been caught in a cycle of loss & addiction. Gambling companies must take responsibility.
📞 National Gambling Helpline – 0808 8020 133
November 17, 2025 at 10:36 AM
This #SaferGamblingWeek is a chance to have honest conversations about gambling harm. @SGWeek
I’ve spoken to many people whose loved ones have been caught in a cycle of loss & addiction. Gambling companies must take responsibility.
📞 National Gambling Helpline – 0808 8020 133
I’ve spoken to many people whose loved ones have been caught in a cycle of loss & addiction. Gambling companies must take responsibility.
📞 National Gambling Helpline – 0808 8020 133
A pleasure to speak at the Compass AGM alongside Luke Tryl and Neal Lawson.
A really productive discussion with thoughtful, challenging questions from engaged members. Exactly the kind of debate our movement needs.
A really productive discussion with thoughtful, challenging questions from engaged members. Exactly the kind of debate our movement needs.
November 16, 2025 at 11:48 AM
A pleasure to speak at the Compass AGM alongside Luke Tryl and Neal Lawson.
A really productive discussion with thoughtful, challenging questions from engaged members. Exactly the kind of debate our movement needs.
A really productive discussion with thoughtful, challenging questions from engaged members. Exactly the kind of debate our movement needs.
Reposted by Dawn Butler MP
It was so great to see you there yesterday Dawn @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social
As usual I agreed with your sentiments
As usual I agreed with your sentiments
Our first panel features @luketryl.bsky.social director of @moreincommonuk.bsky.social on party fragmentation and cooperation across divides, joined by @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social to discuss how Labour can become a more progressive force.
🧭 #ChartingOurCourse #Compass
🧭 #ChartingOurCourse #Compass
November 16, 2025 at 9:26 AM
It was so great to see you there yesterday Dawn @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social
As usual I agreed with your sentiments
As usual I agreed with your sentiments
Reposted by Dawn Butler MP
Our first panel features @luketryl.bsky.social director of @moreincommonuk.bsky.social on party fragmentation and cooperation across divides, joined by @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social to discuss how Labour can become a more progressive force.
🧭 #ChartingOurCourse #Compass
🧭 #ChartingOurCourse #Compass
November 15, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Our first panel features @luketryl.bsky.social director of @moreincommonuk.bsky.social on party fragmentation and cooperation across divides, joined by @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social to discuss how Labour can become a more progressive force.
🧭 #ChartingOurCourse #Compass
🧭 #ChartingOurCourse #Compass
Great to join an inspiring panel at the @coopparty.party.coop conference on strengthening mental health provision.
With bold ideas, community leadership and real investment, we can build a system that finally meets the scale of need.
With bold ideas, community leadership and real investment, we can build a system that finally meets the scale of need.
November 15, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Great to join an inspiring panel at the @coopparty.party.coop conference on strengthening mental health provision.
With bold ideas, community leadership and real investment, we can build a system that finally meets the scale of need.
With bold ideas, community leadership and real investment, we can build a system that finally meets the scale of need.
A little positivity for a change! Here’s my Boost of the Month! ❤️
Thank you for the kind messages and solidarity. They really do lift me up.
There are more of us than there are of them.
Thank you for the kind messages and solidarity. They really do lift me up.
There are more of us than there are of them.
November 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
A little positivity for a change! Here’s my Boost of the Month! ❤️
Thank you for the kind messages and solidarity. They really do lift me up.
There are more of us than there are of them.
Thank you for the kind messages and solidarity. They really do lift me up.
There are more of us than there are of them.
Congratulations on your award BusAunty!
November 14, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Congratulations on your award BusAunty!
Donald Trump suing the BBC for £1bn isn’t relevant to the real conversation about our national broadcaster.
What matters is protecting a strong BBC by slowing down the news cycle and focusing on careful, factual journalism.
What matters is protecting a strong BBC by slowing down the news cycle and focusing on careful, factual journalism.
November 14, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Donald Trump suing the BBC for £1bn isn’t relevant to the real conversation about our national broadcaster.
What matters is protecting a strong BBC by slowing down the news cycle and focusing on careful, factual journalism.
What matters is protecting a strong BBC by slowing down the news cycle and focusing on careful, factual journalism.
🆓Free things to do in London this weekend! 🆓
From circus workshops for kids in Brent to photo exhibitions and a 'Poetree' walk in Victoria Park.
There’s loads happening across the city. 🌳🎪📸
Watch the full roundup 👇🏾
From circus workshops for kids in Brent to photo exhibitions and a 'Poetree' walk in Victoria Park.
There’s loads happening across the city. 🌳🎪📸
Watch the full roundup 👇🏾
November 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
🆓Free things to do in London this weekend! 🆓
From circus workshops for kids in Brent to photo exhibitions and a 'Poetree' walk in Victoria Park.
There’s loads happening across the city. 🌳🎪📸
Watch the full roundup 👇🏾
From circus workshops for kids in Brent to photo exhibitions and a 'Poetree' walk in Victoria Park.
There’s loads happening across the city. 🌳🎪📸
Watch the full roundup 👇🏾
Nigel Farage’s comments show just how out of touch he is with the reality of gambling harms. 🎰
Leaders must take this seriously — which is why I’m calling to scrap the broken ‘aim to permit’ system.
We need a system that protects people over profit. 👇🏾
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/nige...
Leaders must take this seriously — which is why I’m calling to scrap the broken ‘aim to permit’ system.
We need a system that protects people over profit. 👇🏾
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/nige...
Nigel Farage downplays problem gambling and says gambling industry shouldn’t face higher taxes
"Gambling has social harms attached to it. It preys on vulnerable people, so they absolutely should be paying more."
leftfootforward.org
November 13, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Nigel Farage’s comments show just how out of touch he is with the reality of gambling harms. 🎰
Leaders must take this seriously — which is why I’m calling to scrap the broken ‘aim to permit’ system.
We need a system that protects people over profit. 👇🏾
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/nige...
Leaders must take this seriously — which is why I’m calling to scrap the broken ‘aim to permit’ system.
We need a system that protects people over profit. 👇🏾
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/nige...
On stage at the Love Music Hate Racism fundraiser supporting hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica 🇯🇲❤️
Music has the power to heal and unite, let’s stand together and help rebuild.
Donate here: supportjamaica.gov.jm
Music has the power to heal and unite, let’s stand together and help rebuild.
Donate here: supportjamaica.gov.jm
November 13, 2025 at 11:11 AM
On stage at the Love Music Hate Racism fundraiser supporting hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica 🇯🇲❤️
Music has the power to heal and unite, let’s stand together and help rebuild.
Donate here: supportjamaica.gov.jm
Music has the power to heal and unite, let’s stand together and help rebuild.
Donate here: supportjamaica.gov.jm
💥Something new! 💥
'Ask Me Anything' to launch my new Substack! ✍🏾
Drop your questions in the comments I’ll do my best to answer as many as possible over on Substack.
Let’s get into it 👇🏾
dawnbutlerbrent.substack.com
'Ask Me Anything' to launch my new Substack! ✍🏾
Drop your questions in the comments I’ll do my best to answer as many as possible over on Substack.
Let’s get into it 👇🏾
dawnbutlerbrent.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:37 PM
💥Something new! 💥
'Ask Me Anything' to launch my new Substack! ✍🏾
Drop your questions in the comments I’ll do my best to answer as many as possible over on Substack.
Let’s get into it 👇🏾
dawnbutlerbrent.substack.com
'Ask Me Anything' to launch my new Substack! ✍🏾
Drop your questions in the comments I’ll do my best to answer as many as possible over on Substack.
Let’s get into it 👇🏾
dawnbutlerbrent.substack.com
Joined @sianberry.bsky.social, Rosie Duffield and Ella's mother Rosamund outside Parliament in support of #EllasLaw, the Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill.
Rosamund’s courage and determination continue to inspire the fight for the right to clean air.
#CleanAirHRBill
Rosamund’s courage and determination continue to inspire the fight for the right to clean air.
#CleanAirHRBill
November 12, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Joined @sianberry.bsky.social, Rosie Duffield and Ella's mother Rosamund outside Parliament in support of #EllasLaw, the Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill.
Rosamund’s courage and determination continue to inspire the fight for the right to clean air.
#CleanAirHRBill
Rosamund’s courage and determination continue to inspire the fight for the right to clean air.
#CleanAirHRBill
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.