Emily Thornberry

Emily Thornberry

Lab

Backbencher (MP)

CommonsIslington South and FinsburyCurrent Member

Affiliation

House: Commons

Constituency: Islington South and Finsbury

Status: Current member

Latest Activity

Sitting day: 2026-03-05

Activity total: 1

Contributions: 1

Votes recorded: 0

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Middle East

2026-04-13 · 15:44

The Foreign Affairs Committee has just come from a meeting with some of the Gulf ambassadors, who are genuinely grateful for the help that Britain has given in defending their cou…

Consular Assistance

2026-03-05 · 10:54

Having spent some 10 years on the shadow Front Bench, I know that it is frustrating and that it can be difficult, but there is a responsibility, in my view, to always put the coun…

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

2026-03-04 · 14:53

The hon. Gentleman is making a really good speech and until a moment ago I agreed with everything he said. Does he not agree that our relationship with the United States goes far…

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

2026-03-04 · 14:26

I do not think I need to repeat the points that the right hon. Gentleman has made, and made very well. Perhaps I could mention another specific service: BBC Persian, which is part…

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

2026-03-04 · 14:21

I begin by paying tribute to the strength and bravery of FCDO staff in the middle east. They are giving support and guidance to hundreds of thousands of Brits who are stranded, sc…

West Bank: Illegal Settlements

2026-03-03 · 11:45

The British Government recognised Palestine last summer, and that was greatly welcomed around the world. The concern now is that Israel may be about to annex the west bank. If Isr…

Representation of the People Bill

2026-03-02 · 21:06

Well, the penny does seem have dropped—or the crypto-coin has dropped—but the Bill is not sufficient. That is why the Rycroft review is really important. It will come out at the e…

Representation of the People Bill

2026-03-02 · 21:00

I have learned a great deal this evening, not least that, when we are debating legislation, Members should put in their name earlier than I clearly did. I have the great honour of…

Representation of the People Bill

2026-03-02 · 20:44

One thing about giving votes to youngsters at 16 is that there will be an election in their last two years at school, and politicians will be beating their way to the doors of the…

Representation of the People Bill

2026-03-02 · 19:18

Will the right hon. Gentleman give way?

Representation of the People Bill

2026-03-02 · 19:18

Let me do the best I can. Is it seriously the right hon. Gentleman’s argument that a Labour Secretary of State might introduce auto-enrolment in areas where that will help Labour?…

Representation of the People Bill

2026-03-02 · 17:57

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware of the alarm that people feel about the idea of cryptocurrency getting into our democracy? Is there a ban on it in the Bill? If not, why not?