Tell me about your bus issues in Newcastle Central and West
Buses are crucial across Newcastle, but too many people are facing delays, cancellations and poor journeys. I want to improve connections across our city. Tell me which routes are letting you down and I’ll work with bus companies to make things better. Chi video: https://x.com/i/status/2060393550102098265
The Renters Reform Act is now in force
Great news for renters in Newcastle Central and West. The Renters Reform Act is now in force meaning 10,000 local homes gain stronger rights and protections. Labour is delivering for renters! Video: https://x.com/i/status/2050263235706667375
Labour’s Arts Everywhere Fund provides £192,000 for Northern Stage
Northern Stage has been a part of my childhood and so many people’s for decades. I’m proud that we’ve secured £192,600 through Labour’s Arts Everywhere Fund, boosting shows, local talent & North East voices – investing in Newcastle so the arts belong to everyone. Video: https://x.com/i/status/2046620226884678111
Women’s homelessness
Women’s homelessness is often hidden, and lack of data leads to services that don’t support women properly. Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/2044332399639646620 For more local information: Women’s Homelessness Alliance North East is a collective of representatives from the North East Combined Authority region who are seeking to end women’s homelessness : https://representwomenne.org.uk/north-east-womens-homelessness-alliance-north-east/
Government Waste Crime Action Plan
Rubbish and fly tipping has plagued the West End for years. I created my 15 point plan for rubbish because my constituents deserve streets free from mattresses and litter. Labour’s Waste Crime Action Plan means tougher penalties, clean-up squads and £45m to take back our streets. Chi’s video: https://x.com/i/status/2039009978397204902
Over reliance on a small number of US companies – undermines UK tech, data and digital sovereignty
With US-owned big tech like Palantir, AWS and Microsoft at the heart of the NHS and local government, I pressed the Prime Minister at this week’s House of Commons Liaison committee on the UK’s over- reliance on a small number of US companies that undermines the UK tech sector and our data and digital sovereignty […]
I have found in Newcastle much support for resisting further involvement in the war on Iran
At House of Commons Liaison committee emphasised to Keir Starmer the support I had found in Newcastle for his position of resisting further involvement in the war on Iran. Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/2036122341151830407
The Grainer Market – one of Newcastle’s special places
For English Tourism Week I visited one of my favourite places in Newcastle, the Grainger Market! Once Europe’s largest covered market and still thriving today. Fresh food, coffee, vinyl’s and much more. Video : https://x.com/i/status/20350431607709
Critical telecoms infrastructure – concerns re use of Starlink telecoms which is owned by Elon Musk
Starlink is owned by Elon Musk who advocates civil war in the UK. OneWeb is part owned by the UK Government, both are satellite telecoms companies. I asked the Digital Minister whether our critical rural telecoms infrastructure was more dependent on Starlink or OneWeb? Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/2034285108585247139
Government’s decision not to join Israel and the US’s war on Iran
On Newcastle doorsteps there is overwhelming support for the Government’s decision not to join Israel and the US’s war on Iran. I asked the Minister whether US loosening of oil sanctions on Russia would enable it to better support it’s ally, Iran. Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/2033842760600408271