WELCOME TO MY WEBSITE
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...
BBC – Big Dreams
The BBC once filmed a documentary about me and a small group of people they described (in their words!) as ‘trailblazers’ from working-class backgrounds. It was called Big Dreams.
Recently, a kind BBC producer came across a copy in the BBC archives and was good enough to send it on to me. This short extract touches on the dreams of my parents, the Southall race riots, and the role of my grandfather in the turbaned Sikh army that fought for King and Commonwealth during the war.
It also includes some wonderful footage of the people of Gloucester, who took a young underdog to their hearts and gave him the chance to fulfil some very big dreams.
WHAT I DO...
My career so far...
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BACK HEATHROW
Leading the campaign for the world's biggest privately funded infrastructure project, creating 180,000 UK jobs.
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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
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CHARITIES AND BOARDS
Working with charitable and entrepreneurial organisations to build new homes, improve healthcare and regenerate communities
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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.
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MY POLITICAL RACE
An outsider's journey to the Hearth of British Politics
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BIOGRAPHY
To find out a bit more about Parmjit
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RECENT TWEETS...
Goodbye to a good friend and a great minister. Phil served his party well, and understood how to get things done.
He had a rare and honourable loyalty to his friends. We were lucky to have him - @UKLabour was lucky to have him.
RIP mate.
#NorwoodGreen #Southall residents @ealingMPS are requesting: Have you seen Brooke?
The 20-year-old was last seen boarding a H32 bus in #Southall at 14:30hrs on Thursday, 12 March.
If you see her or have information, please call police on 101, quoting CAD 5083/11MARCH.
We’ve published Heathrow’s new Air Quality Action Plan, reinforcing our commitment to improving air quality in and around the airport. 🌱
As the UK’s largest port by value, Heathrow is taking a national and international lead on tackling air pollution – one of the UK’s most
Heathrow is at the heart of #Hounslow's strong community. It provides jobs, security and the opportunity for local families to thrive.
Local residents and workers are some of the airport's closest neighbours - and proud to fly its flag. Watch what they have to say here ✈️❤️
Great conversation between @ParmjitDhanda & @LordBlunkett on our FB Live Channel yesterday.
On "Heathrow Reimagined" proposals Lord Blunkett warned of dangers like "Fragmentation" over "Coherence".
Collective agreements matter for trade unions like @unitetheunion & @GMB_union.
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