Chi fears impact of possible NUFC sponsorship on struggling families
As Wonga announced it intends to sponsor Newcastle United, local MP Chi Onwurah has expressed concern about the promoting of legal loan sharking in football. Chi is calling on concerned fans to join the campaign urging clubs to refuse to work with these companies until the Government introduces a cap on the costs of credit […]
Chi’s speech on Martin Luther King at Newcastle University
Thank you Brian. It really is a great pleasure to be here. It is always, of course good to be in Newcastle University, one of this country’s great Universities and also, conveniently, my father’s alma mater. I should for the avoidance of doubt add that my mother went to what is now Northumbria so […]
Chi’s speech on Business Ethics
This is a transcipt of Chi’s speech at The Only Way is Ethics Labour Party Conference fringe event in Manchester on Tuesday 2nd October. The free event was organised by Labour Left outside of the conference zone. Also speaking on business ethics was Cathy Jamieson MP. Tom Watson MP, Professor Beverly Clack and Margaret Waterhouse also […]
Keeping You Informed (September 2012)
Dear Newcastle Autumn has come flooding in, literally for some people in Newcastle and it looks likely that the rain will be with us for some time to come so I hope everyone can stay safe and dry over the next few weeks – and that there are enough umbrellas and wellies to go round! […]
Chi launches campaign for more access to affordable housing
• 9,000 waiting for more homes, whilst 4,000 private properties sit empty• MP calls for Government to take action to free up empty homes, regulate the lettings market and better inform students of their rights and options As Newcastle welcomes back 52,000 students, the annual scramble to get last minute housing sorted will begin. Many will end […]
Howay the Lasses: North East feminists on the rise
The North East Feminist gathering is hosting a benefit gig on Saturday.
Young Democracy: 2012 country visit report of the all-party parliamentary group on Nigeria
As a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Nigeria, Chi joined a delegation to the country on a fact-finding mission, travelling to Lagos, Minna and Abuja in April. This is the report of the delegation’s discussions and observations from the visit. With a particular focus on Nigeria’s youth population, this report considers the […]
Chi defends Firefighters
Chi spoke up for Firefighters today during a Parliamentary debate on fire service funding. She argued that not only do they do an excellent job in tackling all kinds or emergencies but that their achievement in preventive work is outstanding. Chi said: “I recently visited the fire station at Elswick in my constituency, where I was […]
Chi calls on broadcasters to follow the Olympic spirit in science coverage
Tuesday, 4th September 2012 Chi used a parliamentary debate today to call on the Government and public service broadcasters to integrate more scientific content into their mainstream broadcasting. Whilst recognising that some public service broadcasters, notably the BBC and Channel 4, produce high quality science programming, Chi highlighted growing concern that it is increasingly being […]