Safeguarding and ethical concerns about Damian Egan MP in Bristol schools and community spaces

Recent events in Bristol have raised serious concerns about safeguarding, ethics, and the use of schools and community spaces for political publicity involving Damien Egan MP.

Damien Egan is vice chair of Labour Friends of Israel and has consistently supported Israel’s actions in Gaza. His political alignment, lobbying links, and voting record have prompted parents, educators, and community members to question whether he is an appropriate speaker in educational and community settings, particularly when discussing democracy, human rights, or civic values.

This action allows Bristol residents to raise, and to ask institutions to prioritise safeguarding, ethical responsibility, and community trust when considering visits from public figures with links or association with international and state violence, human rights abuses, and violations of international law.

Your email will be sent to the list below, and only your first name will be shared with the letter recipient

Education & Early Years

  • Emma Tovey – Headteacher – May Park Primary School

  • Inger O’Callaghan – Headteacher – Glenfrome Primary School

  • Mike McNama – Federation Head – Chester Park Infant & Junior Schools

  • Jenny Harvey – Principal – Minerva Primary Academy (CLF)

  • Dr Janet Saunders – Principal – Frome Vale Academy (CLF)

  • Vicky Counsell – Principal – Begbrook Primary Academy (CLF)

  • Michelle Omoboni – Headteacher – Fishponds C of E Primary School

  • Alison Lambert – Headteacher – Stoke Park Primary School

  • Dan Rodeck – Headteacher – Filton Avenue Primary (Lockleaze Campus)

  • Christopher Thomas – Principal – Beacon Rise Primary (Kingswood)

  • H Porter – Headteacher – Kings’ Forest Primary School

  • P Rowsell – Headteacher – Park Primary School (Kingswood)

  • Georgina Scott – Headteacher – Courtney Primary School

  • Sharon Boult – Headteacher – Staple Hill Primary School

  • Lois Haydon – Headteacher – The Tynings Primary School

  • Jo Williams – Headteacher – Barley Close Community Primary School

  • Mrs Croasdale – Headteacher – Mangotsfield C of E Primary School

  • Qwen Knowles – Headteacher – Two Mile Hill Primary School

  • Meg Wilson – Headteacher – Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

  • Kate Willis – Principal – John Cabot Academy (CLF)

  • Katherine Ogden – Principal – King’s Oak Academy (CLF)

  • Kris Bridgeman – Principal – Bristol Metropolitan Academy (CLF)

  • Edel Cronin – Principal – Fairfield High School (Excalibur)

  • Eiron Bailey – Headteacher – Trinity Academy (CST)

  • Jet Davis – Headteacher – Little Hayes & Hillfields Early Years Centre

  • Adam – Manager – Mama Bear’s Day Nursery (Hillfields)

  • Janie – Lead – Little Foxes Forest Nursery

Community & Charity

  • Alex Choules – Director – Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust

  • Kate Chadwick – Chief Executive – Jessie May Trust

  • Pamela Bray – Chief Executive – Milestones Trust

  • Lucy Haines – Chief Executive – Brandon Trust

  • Mark Baker – Area Manager – Age UK Bristol & South Gloucestershire

  • Emma Carter – Programme Lead – Creative Youth Network

  • Andy Mason – Manager – North Bristol Foodbank

  • Susan Papworth – Chair – Friends of Page Park

  • Chris Giles – Chief Executive – The Park Centre (Kingswood)

  • Jayne Hill – Chief Executive – Bristol Animal Rescue Centre

Health & Wellbeing

  • Dr Helen Dawson – Lead GP – Fishponds Family Practice

  • Sara Langton – Chief Executive – Bristol Mind

  • Aileen Edwards – Chief Executive – Second Step Mental Health Services

  • Karen Black – Director – Off the Record Bristol

  • Jo Waterman – Chief Executive – Changes Bristol

  • Kerry Ann D’Cruz – Chief Executive – Carers Support Centre

  • Simon Bernard – Chief Executive – Alive Activities



Letter Campaign by
Ed Hill
Ed Hill
bristol, United Kingdom