Emily Thornberry
Labour - Islington South and Finsbury
15,455 (36.1%) majority - 2024 General ElectionFirst elected: 5th May 2005
3 Former APPG memberships
Rule of Law, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health in the UKDivision Voting information
Debates during the 2024 Parliament
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Sparring Partners
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
(5 debate interactions)
(5 debate interactions)
Department Debates
(5 debate contributions)
(4 debate contributions)
(1 debate contributions)
(1 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
Emily Thornberry has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debateIslington South and Finsbury 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).
of 45,773 signatures (0.24%)
of 105,553 signatures (0.20%)
of 105,553 signatures (0.20%)
of 45,773 signatures (0.24%)
Latest EDMs signed by Emily Thornberry
Fire and rehire
Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)That this House notes with alarm the growing number of employers who are dismissing and re-engaging staff on worse pay and terms and conditions, a practice commonly known as fire and rehire; agrees with the Government that such tactics represent an unacceptable abuse of power by rogue bosses, many of …
(Most recent: 21 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
SIMEON ANDREWS
Tabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)That this House is shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Simeon Andrews, whose advice and assistance has proved invaluable to so many Labour movement comrades and Parliamentary colleagues; pays tribute to his success in creating and co-ordinating several union parliamentary groups and cross-party groups; notes his earlier achievements …
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Commons initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Emily Thornberry, 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.
Emily Thornberry has not been granted any Urgent Questions
Emily Thornberry has not been granted any Adjournment Debates
1 Bill introduced by Emily Thornberry
A Bill to amend the Ministerial and other Pensions and Salaries Act 1991 in relation to grants to persons ceasing to hold ministerial and other offices; and for connected purposes.
Tuesday 27th February 2024
1 Bill co-sponsored by Emily Thornberry
Fur Trade (Prohibition) Bill 2019-21
Sponsor - Taiwo Owatemi (Lab)
Latest 13 Written Questions
(View all written questions)1 Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Questions
(View all Emily Thornberry's DCMS questions)The Secretary of State regularly engages with the BBC Chair on a range of issues, including the BBC World Service.
The BBC’s public service output is primarily funded through the licence fee. The World Service is also supported by a grant-in-aid from the government. Government funding for the World Service in FY 25-26 will be determined as part of the upcoming Spending Review.
In a time where the world faces huge challenges, the government is fully committed to a successful BBC World Service that continues to provide essential, impartial and accurate news coverage and programming reaching millions of people across the globe. The Government strongly values the BBC World Service as a UK soft power asset.
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
12 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Questions
(View all Emily Thornberry's FCDO questions)The FCDO publishes its transparency publications in accordance with the cross-Government transparency schedule, determined by Cabinet Office. The September 2024 transparency publication was postponed and therefore the publication of these reports has been delayed.
The FCDO is targeting the next cross-Government transparency day to publish the historic files, presently scheduled for the end of November 2024.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
Between 1 January and 16 October 2023, The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) provided consular assistance in 214 new victim of crime cases related to domestic violence and 355 new victim of crime cases related to rape and sexual assault.
The FCDO introduced a new consular case management system in October 2023. A transition phase is in progress and therefore we are currently unable to provide the data requested between 16 October 2023 and 31 December 2023.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
Between 1 January and 16 October 2023, The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) provided consular assistance in 228 new victim of crime cases related to assault and 260 new victim of crime cases related to theft.
The FCDO introduced a new consular case management system in October 2023. A transition phase is in progress and therefore we are currently unable to provide the data requested between 16 October 2023 and 31 December 2023.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
Pursuant to the answer to questions 12253, 12254, 12255 and 12256 attendees at the December 23 Centenary event were the Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP, Minister responsible for the Government Wine Cellar at that time, Chairs and Members of the Government Wine Committee, past and present, their guests and two officials.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
The cognac and wine referred to formed part of the Government Wine Committee's tasting. The Committee, which convenes three times a year, provides advice on the management of the Government Wine Cellar.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
The cognac, wine, and port referenced were consumed at a Minister-led event to mark the centenary of the Government Wine Cellar in December 2023.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
The cognac, wine, and port referenced were consumed at a Minister-led event to mark the centenary of the Government Wine Cellar in December 2023.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
The cognac, wine, and port referenced were consumed at a Minister-led event to mark the centenary of the Government Wine Cellar in December 2023.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
The cognac, wine, and port referenced were consumed at a Minister-led event to mark the centenary of the Government Wine Cellar in December 2023.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
The UK is committed to preventing and ending grave violations against children in conflict. We support affected children through our humanitarian funding and support to education in conflict and crises. The UK is an active member of the UN Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, aiming to ensure effective scrutiny of conflicts where children are harmed and holding perpetrators to account. Ministers will take a decision on new FCDO strategies in due course.
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
The FCDO is targeting the end of September for publication of the historic £500 (period November-2022 to July-2024) and historic £25,000 (period June-2022 to July-2024) spend files.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)