Parmjit Dhanda

This site tells you a bit about me. I've been lucky enough to hold high office as a MP, and Tony Blair gave me the honour of becoming the UK's first government minister from the Sikh faith.
Through the roles I've had, both in and out of politics, I've been able to help get some good things done. Public service really matters to me. I chaired one of the biggest staff organisations in the NHS, I led the regeneration of the Gloucester Quays and I currently lead the campaign to build the world's largest privately financed infrastructure project, which is set to create 180,000 new jobs. Oh, and I've written a book, you can find out more on this site...

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BACK HEATHROW

Leading the campaign for the world's biggest privately funded infrastructure project, creating 180,000 UK jobs.

MINISTERIAL AND POLITICAL CAREER

Ministerial roles in the Department of Education, Department of Communities & Local Government, the DTI and nine years as Gloucester's MP

CHARITIES AND BOARDS

Working with charitable and entrepreneurial organisations to build new homes, improve healthcare and regenerate communities

CHAIR, ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS FEDERATION (AHPF)

Non-executive Chair, building recognition for a dedicated healthcare workforce of 158,000 AHPs, the third largest workforce in the NHS.

MY POLITICAL RACE

An outsider's journey to the Hearth of British Politics

BIOGRAPHY

To find out a bit more about Parmjit

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From Hayes boy to High office. The UK’s 1st gvt minister of Sikh origin and 1st of Indian parentage. Member of Labour’s National Policy Forum & Regional Exec.

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Perry Phillips @gmbperry ·

@ParmjitDhanda @GMBLondonRegion @WKennyGMB @twgmb productive catch up today with Parmjit, Keith moving forward on Heathrow London living wage especially in the indirect supply chain, transport for Heathrow staff, public, good results so far, but more to do on better pay, T&C’s

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Great to catch up with @GMBPoliticsLDN friends @gmbperry & Keith Williams.
Discussed the importance of rolling out the London Living Wage to the Heathrow supply chain, better public transport & the need for new unionised jobs in #aviation
Lot done, much more to do.

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Back Heathrow @backheathrow ·

24 Jan

Parliament voted for a #NewRunway by a maj of 296 MPs. Taxpayer-funded campaign spent a fortune to take it to the High Court. They lost.
The barrister spearheading their campaign was found 'in contempt of court' & disbarred.
Now they blame the courts...

https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/barrister-who-flouted-supreme-court-embargo-disbarred/5114871.article#:~:text=Climate%20campaigner%20Timothy%20Crosland%20has,by%20the%20Bar%20Standards%20Board.

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Abdi Mohamed @abdiamoh ·

21 Jan

So grateful to have the conference's full support for @GMBRace Ethnicity Pay Gap Reporting campaign.

GMB members and leaders from across London region spoke with one voice - tackling equality issues is absolutely at the heart of our movement. ✊🏾 #GMBREC23

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Alex McIntyre @alexmclabour ·

22 Jan

Brilliant morning out in Moreland with our local councillors after sessions in Grange and Matson yesterday.

Lots of people fed up with the latest scandal of Tory sleaze whilst struggling with their heating bills. It's time for a change 🌹

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WHAT I DO...

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BACK HEATHROW

MINISTERIAL AND POLITICAL CAREER

CHARITIES AND BOARDS

CHAIR, ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS FEDERATION (AHPF)

MY POLITICAL RACE

BIOGRAPHY

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