Abena Oppong-Asare
Labour - Erith and Thamesmead
16,302 (40.4%) majority - 2024 General ElectionFirst elected: 12th December 2019
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
(since July 2024)
Abena Oppong-Asare is not an officer of any APPGs
1 APPG Membership
Music8 Former APPG Officer Positions
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Business Owners, Crossrail, Dance, Equipment for Disabled Children, Ethnic Minority Business Owners, Hockey, Thalassaemia, Women in Parliament
Shadow Minister (Women's Health and Mental Health)
5th Sep 2023 - 30th May 2024
Shadow Exchequer Secretary (Treasury)
16th Oct 2020 - 5th Sep 2023
Finance (No. 2) Bill
10th May 2023 - 18th May 2023
UK Infrastructure Bank Bill [Lords]
16th Nov 2022 - 22nd Nov 2022
Finance (No.2) Bill
8th Dec 2021 - 11th Jan 2022
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
2nd Mar 2020 - 22nd Feb 2021
Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee
2nd Mar 2020 - 22nd Feb 2021
Division Voting information
During the current Parliament,
Abena Oppong-Asare has voted in 208 divisions, and
12 times against the majority of their Party.
View All Abena Oppong-Asare Division Votes
29 Nov 2024 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
Abena Oppong-Asare voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 147 Labour No votes vs 234 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 275
Abena Oppong-Asare voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 147 Labour No votes vs 234 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 275
16 May 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
Abena Oppong-Asare voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 129 Labour Aye votes vs 200 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 243 Noes - 279
Abena Oppong-Asare voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 129 Labour Aye votes vs 200 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 243 Noes - 279
16 May 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
Abena Oppong-Asare voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 127 Labour No votes vs 206 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 288 Noes - 239
Abena Oppong-Asare voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 127 Labour No votes vs 206 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 288 Noes - 239
13 Jun 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
Abena Oppong-Asare voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 136 Labour Aye votes vs 163 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 259 Noes - 216
Abena Oppong-Asare voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 136 Labour Aye votes vs 163 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 259 Noes - 216
13 Jun 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
Abena Oppong-Asare voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 122 Labour Aye votes vs 184 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 230 Noes - 256
Abena Oppong-Asare voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 122 Labour Aye votes vs 184 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 230 Noes - 256
13 Jun 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
Abena Oppong-Asare voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 124 Labour Aye votes vs 181 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 233 Noes - 254
Abena Oppong-Asare voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 124 Labour Aye votes vs 181 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 233 Noes - 254
20 Jun 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
Abena Oppong-Asare voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 160 Labour No votes vs 224 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 314 Noes - 291
Abena Oppong-Asare voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 160 Labour No votes vs 224 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 314 Noes - 291
20 Jun 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
Abena Oppong-Asare voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 122 Labour No votes vs 198 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 274 Noes - 224
Abena Oppong-Asare voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 122 Labour No votes vs 198 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 274 Noes - 224
20 Jun 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
Abena Oppong-Asare voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 114 Labour No votes vs 199 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 275 Noes - 209
Abena Oppong-Asare voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 114 Labour No votes vs 199 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 275 Noes - 209
20 Jun 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
Abena Oppong-Asare voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 122 Labour Aye votes vs 186 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 213 Noes - 266
Abena Oppong-Asare voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 122 Labour Aye votes vs 186 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 213 Noes - 266
20 Jun 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
Abena Oppong-Asare voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 113 Labour Aye votes vs 185 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 208 Noes - 261
Abena Oppong-Asare voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 113 Labour Aye votes vs 185 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 208 Noes - 261
20 Jun 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
Abena Oppong-Asare voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 125 Labour Aye votes vs 190 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 269
Abena Oppong-Asare voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 125 Labour Aye votes vs 190 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 269
Debates during the 2024 Parliament
Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.
Sparring Partners
Lindsay Hoyle (Speaker)
(5 debate interactions)
(5 debate interactions)
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party)
(5 debate interactions)
(5 debate interactions)
Legislation Debates
Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Act 2025
(2,341 words contributed)
(2,341 words contributed)
Erith and Thamesmead Petitions
e-Petitions are administered by Parliament and allow members of the public to express support for a particular issue.
If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.
If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).
Petitions with highest Erith and Thamesmead signature proportion
Open
196
of 56,469 signatures (0.35%)
of 56,469 signatures (0.35%)
Open
457
of 148,787 signatures (0.31%)
of 148,787 signatures (0.31%)
Open
143
of 46,982 signatures (0.30%)
of 46,982 signatures (0.30%)
Open
297
of 144,537 signatures (0.21%)
of 144,537 signatures (0.21%)
Open
194
of 116,639 signatures (0.17%)
of 116,639 signatures (0.17%)
Petitions with most Erith and Thamesmead signatures
Open
457
of 148,787 signatures (0.31%)
of 148,787 signatures (0.31%)
Open
410
of 415,989 signatures (0.10%)
of 415,989 signatures (0.10%)
Open
297
of 144,537 signatures (0.21%)
of 144,537 signatures (0.21%)
Open
293
of 186,171 signatures (0.16%)
of 186,171 signatures (0.16%)
Open
196
of 56,469 signatures (0.35%)
of 56,469 signatures (0.35%)
Petition Debates Contributed
136,651
Petition Closed
Petition Closed
Apply for the UK to join the European Union as a full member as soon as possible
Gov Responded - 19 Nov 2024 Debated on - 24 Mar 2025 View Abena Oppong-Asare's petition debate contributions
30 Apr 2025
closed 2 months, 1 week ago
closed 2 months, 1 week ago
I believe joining the EU would boost the economy, increase global influence, improve collaboration and provide stability & freedom. I believe that Brexit hasn't brought any tangible benefit and there is no future prospect of any, that the UK has changed its mind and that this should be recognised.
Latest EDMs signed by Abena Oppong-Asare
16th March 2020
Abena Oppong-Asare signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st April 2020
That this House calls on the Government to introduce a temporary universal basic income or an emergency measure to help freelancers and the self-employed effected by the covid-19 outbreak.
Temporary universal basic income
Tabled by: Lord Brennan of Canton (Labour - Cardiff West)That this House calls on the Government to introduce a temporary universal basic income or an emergency measure to help freelancers and the self-employed effected by the covid-19 outbreak.
100 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 48
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 48
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
24th February 2020
Abena Oppong-Asare signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st April 2020
That this House recognises that people living in residential care homes represent some of the most vulnerable members of society most of whom have made commendable contributions to society over the course of their working and social lives; welcomes the Government’s ongoing review of social care policy; notes that there …
CCTV in care homes
Tabled by: Karl Turner (Labour - Kingston upon Hull East)That this House recognises that people living in residential care homes represent some of the most vulnerable members of society most of whom have made commendable contributions to society over the course of their working and social lives; welcomes the Government’s ongoing review of social care policy; notes that there …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Commons initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Abena Oppong-Asare, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.
Abena Oppong-Asare has not been granted any Urgent Questions
Abena Oppong-Asare has not been granted any Adjournment Debates
Abena Oppong-Asare has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
3 Bills co-sponsored by Abena Oppong-Asare
Offensive Weapons Bill 2023-24
Sponsor - Helen Hayes (Lab)
Firearms and Hate Crime Bill 2021-22
Sponsor - Luke Pollard (LAB)
Wellbeing of Future Generations (No. 2) Bill 2019-21
Sponsor - Caroline Lucas (Green)
Abena Oppong-Asare has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament