Chi’s full remarks in the Brexit debate (video)
The full text of the speech can be found here.
How I plan to vote on the Brexit deal and why
This article was originally published in the New Statesman on November 21st 2018. “I always voted Labour. So did my mam and dad. But I can’t vote Labour now.” “Why?” “You’re going to stop Brexit aren’t you?” I was on the Metro in Newcastle and the woman was about my age and lived very close […]
Job vacancy: Parliamentary Assistant/Senior Parliamentary Assistant
Details Job Title: Parliamentary Assistant/Senior Parliamentary Assistant Closing Date: Midday, 5 December 2018 Location: London Salary: Based on experience, in line with IPSA payscales Job Description Chi Onwurah MP is looking for a full-time Parliamentary Assistant. This is a demanding full-time role in a busy parliamentary office. Key responsibilities: Research and briefing on a wide-range […]
Secretary of State responds to Chi on the ownership of Newcastle United FC
Newcastle Central MP Chi Onwurah has today received a response from the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to her letter regarding the ownership of Newcastle United Football Club. Chi’s letter raised key questions about the financial transparency of NUFC following on from Chi’s petition on football club ownership and Mike Ashley’s […]
To keep us all safe, our police must be properly funded
The following is taken from an article by Chi first published in The Journal’s print edition on Friday 14th September 2018. Yesterday’s NAO report highlighted how negligent Ministers are unaware of the impact of police cuts on our streets. My day with Northumbria Police last week showed me how the Police protect us not only […]
Letter to BBC Director General on Sports Direct product placement at St James’ Park
Letter to BBC Director General Tony Hall
Letters to Culture Secretary on Mike Ashley/Newcastle United
Letter to Jeremy Wright MP, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Last Known Descendent of First Working-Class MP Passes Away
The last known descendent of the first working-class MP, Thomas Burt, has died this month aged 94. Peter Burt was the grandson of Thomas Burt who was elected as Member of Parliament for Morpeth in 1874. Thomas Burt was the first working man elected as a MP. He was elected on a radical platform and […]
Chi’s response to Mike Ashley’s letter
Mike Ashley, owner of Newcastle United, has written to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport regarding the petition on football club ownership which Chi presented in the House of Commons last month. Mr Ashley’s letter can be found here. Chi’s response to Mr Ashley’s letter is as follows: “I am pleased […]
Chi’s message on her use of Parliamentary time
Chi has received much positive feedback on the petition she presented on football club ownership, which was particularly critical of Mike Ashley the owner of Newcastle United FC. Some however have raised concerns about her use of Parliamentary time. She recognises these concerns but feels strongly that this is an issue which is important to […]