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Dawn Butler MP

Dawn Butler MP

@DawnButlerBrent

Labour MP for Brent Central

Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Dawn Butler MP Partner content
Parliament
By Total Politics Impact
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Dawn Butler MP
When first elected in 2005, Dawn Butler became only the third Black woman to become an MP. She has since spoken out about the misogyny and racism she encountered upon entering the Commons. As part of our Women in Westminster series, we sat down with Butler to learn why she believes that society needs to put fairness first
We must address AI’s potential for bias – or risk automating discrimination
Technology
By Dawn Butler MP
We must address AI’s potential for bias – or risk automating discrimination
ChatGPT has been a gamechanger in artificial intelligence (AI). The pace of development continues to impress me but also concern me.
MPs diagnosed with cancer: 'If you so much as cough, someone wants your seat'
Health
By Sienna Rodgers
MPs diagnosed with cancer: 'If you so much as cough, someone wants your seat'
One felt unsupported by their party; all made every effort to continue working throughout their treatment. Sienna Rodgers speaks to four MPs diagnosed with cancer while serving constituents
Dawn Butler reviews 'Bob Marley: One Love'
Books & culture
By Dawn Butler MP
Dawn Butler reviews 'Bob Marley: One Love'
A film celebrating the music and creativity of Bob Marley, director Reinaldo Marcus Green also places the role a strong Black woman front and centre of the story
Part memoir, part call to arms: Anne Alexander reviews 'A Purposeful Life'
Books & culture
By Anne Alexander
Part memoir, part call to arms: Anne Alexander reviews 'A Purposeful Life'
Dawn Butler’s autobiography is lively, accessible and engaging – and settles a few scores along the way
My manifesto - Dawn Butler
By Dawn Butler MP
My manifesto - Dawn Butler
As the next general election approaches, and a government embroiled in corruption and cronyism continues to mishandle crisis after crisis, it is abundantly clear that our country needs innovative and forward-thinking policies to pave the way for a brighter future.
Set to a soundtrack of struggle and protest: Dawn Butler reviews 'Sylvia'
Books & culture
By Dawn Butler MP
Set to a soundtrack of struggle and protest: Dawn Butler reviews 'Sylvia'
This phenomenal musical depiction of the life of Sylvia Pankhurst will take you on a journey of anger, joy and despair
Claudia Jones: journalist and political activist
Communities
By Dawn Butler MP
Claudia Jones: journalist and political activist
The philosopher Thomas Carlyle suggested history was best understood as the "biography of great men". The House disagrees — and has invited parliamentarians this Black History Month to spotlight inspirational Black women.
Labour MP Dawn Butler Announces She Has Been Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
Political parties
Labour MP Dawn Butler Announces She Has Been Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
Labour MP Dawn Butler has announced that she was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2021, but insists she will make a “full recovery” as the cells were at a “very early stage”.
Minister Insists British People Have Confidence In Boris Johnson After Accusations of Lying
Political parties
Minister Insists British People Have Confidence In Boris Johnson After Accusations of Lying
Therese Coffey has said that the public has “every confidence” in Boris Johnson as Prime Minister despite claims from Labour that he lied in the Commons.
The government’s culture war and war on woke is fuelling racism in Britain
Social affairs
By Dawn Butler MP
The government’s culture war and war on woke is fuelling racism in Britain
The government’s hypocrisy when it comes to England footballers taking the knee is astounding. Being non-racist is not enough, society will only change for the better if we all become anti-racists and call out racism.
‘Some of my fellow MPs have made a career out of perpetuating racist tropes’ – Dawn Butler’s review of 'This is Why I Resist’
Culture
By Dawn Butler MP
‘Some of my fellow MPs have made a career out of perpetuating racist tropes’ – Dawn Butler’s review of 'This is Why I Resist’
Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu’s brutally honest examination of white privilege might help some politicians see the error of their ways
Martin Luther King Day: We're still fighting for Black civil rights
Social affairs
By Dawn Butler MP
Martin Luther King Day: We're still fighting for Black civil rights
The Civil Rights Movement reminds us everyday what happens if we do not fight for equality and the rights of others.
Lessons from 2020: The Black Lives Matter movement has inspired more Britons to stand up against racism and fight for an equal society
Coronavirus
By Dawn Butler MP
Lessons from 2020: The Black Lives Matter movement has inspired more Britons to stand up against racism and fight for an equal society
Since the murder of George Floyd, we are all now a bit more comfortable confronting the realities of anti-Black racism
The Book That Changed My Life: Blink - The Power of Thinking Without Thinking
Political parties
By Dawn Butler MP
The Book That Changed My Life: Blink - The Power of Thinking Without Thinking
In the latest in our series on the books that have influenced or inspired Parliamentarians, Dawn Butler explains how the story of an orchestra audition changed how she percieved other's thoughts
Exclusive: Dawn Butler Says She Didn't Delete Her Tweet About Extinction Rebellion On Purpose, And She Supports Them
Environment
Exclusive: Dawn Butler Says She Didn't Delete Her Tweet About Extinction Rebellion On Purpose, And She Supports Them
Dawn Butler has doubled down on her support for Extinction Rebellion as she claimed her tweet praising their newspaper protest was removed "accidentally".
Met Police blames ‘human error’ for Dawn Butler stop and slams ‘trial by social media’
Political parties
Met Police blames ‘human error’ for Dawn Butler stop and slams ‘trial by social media’
The Metropolitan Police have blamed “human error” for the decision to pull over Labour MP Dawn Butler’s car, as the force hit out at “trial by social media” of its officers.
Boris Johnson says police must act with ‘fairness and equality’ after Labour’s Dawn Butler accuses Met of racially profiling her
Communities
Boris Johnson says police must act with ‘fairness and equality’ after Labour’s Dawn Butler accuses Met of racially profiling her
Boris Johnson has said police must ensure they treat all Brits with “fairness and equality” after Labour’s Dawn Butler claimed she had been a victim of racial profiling.
Labour’s Dawn Butler accuses Metropolitan Police of racial profiling after she is stopped in east London
Communities
Labour’s Dawn Butler accuses Metropolitan Police of racial profiling after she is stopped in east London
Labour’s Dawn Butler has accused police of “obviously racially profiling” her after she was stopped while being driven through east London.
WATCH Free school meals u-turn, Priti Patel hits out at 'far-right thugs' and Dawn Butler's racism warning: catch up on the week in Parliament
Political parties
By Eleanor Langford
WATCH Free school meals u-turn, Priti Patel hits out at 'far-right thugs' and Dawn Butler's racism warning: catch up on the week in Parliament
Catch up on the week in Parliament with our three-minute round-up
Government needs to get its ‘knee off the neck’ of BAME people and tackle racism, Labour MP urges
Coronavirus
Government needs to get its ‘knee off the neck’ of BAME people and tackle racism, Labour MP urges
Labour MP Dawn Butler has told the Government it must get its “knee off the neck” of the BAME community and take action in the wake of protests against systemic racism.
Angela Rayner sees off rivals to become Labour’s new deputy leader
Political parties
Angela Rayner sees off rivals to become Labour’s new deputy leader
Angela Rayner has been elected the new deputy leader of the Labour Party.
Labour's Dawn Butler calls for more testing after uncle dies of hospital-acquired coronavirus infection
Coronavirus
Labour's Dawn Butler calls for more testing after uncle dies of hospital-acquired coronavirus infection
Labour's Dawn Butler has called for a massive increase in coronavirus testing after her uncle died after contracting the disease in hospital.
Dawn Butler MP: 'Talking about racism is absolutely exhausting as a black woman'
Political parties
By Sebastian Whale
Dawn Butler MP: 'Talking about racism is absolutely exhausting as a black woman'

For Dawn Butler, running for the deputy leadership has exposed structural barriers that are preventing people like her from progressing. To break through, the Labour frontbencher has released a 23-page manifesto, centred on the party’s membership. She walks Sebastian Whale through her plans
Labour will put equality centre stage by creating a standalone Department for Women and Equalities
Home affairs
By Dawn Butler MP
Labour will put equality centre stage by creating a standalone Department for Women and Equalities

The Conservatives have made women and equalities a part-time role – we will not allow Boris Johnson to drive us back further, writes Dawn Butler MP
Theresa May and her Conservative government have been weak, uncaring and institutionally racist - she will not be missed
Home affairs
By Dawn Butler MP
Theresa May and her Conservative government have been weak, uncaring and institutionally racist - she will not be missed

May Days: It was Theresa May herself who accelerated the appalling “hostile environment” policy, which contributed to the Windrush scandal, writes Dawn Butler
The PM is not on the side of women and our diverse communities
Communities
By Dawn Butler MP
The PM is not on the side of women and our diverse communities

The Prime Minister may act like she is on the side of women and our diverse communities, but her actions tell another story, writes Dawn Butler