In an article for Computerworld published this morning, Chi Onwurah MP, Labour’s shadow minister for innovation, science and digital infrastructure, called on the Government to set out a compelling vision of the future of the communications landscape. The continued delays…
Special Surgery – Saturday 3rd March
Chi Onwurah MP Newcastle upon Tyne Central Special Surgery Saturday 3rd March 2012, 3pm to 5pm Gosforth Civic Hall, Regent Farm Road, NE3 3HD is proposing local TV for Newcastle They say it must include a clear commitment…
Government policy damaging UK’s research position in Europe
Figures released by the European Union show that the UK is the only country to have cut public investment in science and research ahead of meeting the Lisbon targets. This is before the full impact of the three year 15% real…
Government broadband strategy failing rural economy
Figures released this week reveal that the rate of internet take-up is slowing under this government. Many homes and businesses in rural areas do not even have the option of accessing the internet because the Government backed away from Labour’s…
Special Surgery: Local TV for Newcastle
Chi will be holding a special surgery to discuss the Ofcom proposal for local TV in Newcastle. The surgery will be held at Gosforth Civic Hall on 3rd March from 3pm to 5pm. Please come along. You can read a…
Chi Onwurah speaking at FINNOV Conference 2012
Speech: The New Innovation Economy: Productive Business and Active Government
Chi supports the charity Beating Bowel Cancer
Chi has pledged to support the national charity Beating Bowel Cancer to save lives from the UK’s second biggest cancer killer. Chi said: “Sadly in Newcastle upon Tyne Central, more people are diagnosed with bowel cancer and more people die…
National Audit Office letter regarding the sale of Northern Rock
Letter from the National Audit Office regarding the sale of Northern Rock.
Government’s health reforms will widen health inequalities
Newcastle Central MP Chi Onwurah today called on the government to do more to tackle health inequalities between the North East and the rest of England. Ms Onwurah secured a debate in Westminster Hall today (Tuesday 24th January) on the subject…