
Debbie Abrahams
@debbie_abrahams
MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth. Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health. Former NHS Trust Chair & PH academic. Tackling inequalities & fighting for fairness.
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http://www.debbieabrahams.org.uk 12-12-2010 16:48:07
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"It is truly in our hands to create a better world for all who live in it" The new 'NelsonMandela SDGs Quote Book' is a reminder of the impact that a single individual can have on the world. Let us be inspired by Mandela’s words #ForPeopleForPlanet. buff.ly/3VV1RJk


"War is the worst enemy of human rights." As conflicts surged in 2024, UN Human Rights chief Volker Türk reflects on the profound impact wars are having on people’s rights around the world. “The pursuit of war —the practice of escalation— cannot become the new normal.”






“I reiterate my call for independent investigations into the systematic disregard for the protection of humanitarian workers, premises and operations. This cannot become the new standard and impunity cannot become the new norm.” - Philippe Lazzarini





ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE: A World Food Programme convoy, clearly marked & carrying 8 team members, was shot at by Israeli forces near Wadi Gaza despite prior clearances. Humanitarians are #NotATarget! We MUST have safe, secure access to continue delivering life-saving aid.


Today I asked the Secretary of State Department of Health and Social Care about the new agreement with the private healthcare sector delivering care in surgical hubs. Specifically I asked what arrangements had been made if/when these patients need emergency care. #HealthforAll



In the first session of 2025, Work & Pensions Committee continued to gather evidence for our inquiry into the safeguarding of vulnerable claimants. I asked several questions of the DWP's Chief Medical Advisor yesterday.


