Policy Issues raised by constituents July 2017
Meeting up with Tyne & Wear Citizens
Great to meet @tynewearcitizen today & hear about the 3 priorities agreed by their many local member organisations – poverty, hate crime & mental health For more information on Tyne & Wear Citizens: http://www.citizensuk.org/tyne_wear
North East Times launch ‘The Women’s Issue’ at Tyneside Cinema
Thanks @NETimesmagazine for ‘The Women’s Issue’ with fab photos & launch plus chance to be interviewed in the worlds best cinema!
Really looking forward to introducing & hearing fellow Geordie David Olusoga at Newcastle University
Chi pledges to lobby Ministers to champion the rights of people with sight loss
Chi Onwurah MP for Newcastle Central took part in a blindfold challenge at Newcastle Central station. During the challenge Chi wore glasses that simulate common sight loss conditions to experience the barriers faced by blind and partially people when travelling…
Policy Issues raised by constituents June 2017
Individual Issues raised by constituents June 2017
Chi condemns lack of money for Northern Power House
Chi tackled the Minister in the House of Commons ” The north-east has been part of the northern powerhouse brand for some years now without succeeding in obtaining any significant investment. The Democratic Unionist Party on the other hand seems…
Sexual exploitation of girls & women is about rape not race: we must eradicate rape culture *wherever* it is found
Guardian online:https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/sep/08/grooming-girls-newcastle-race-misogyny-religion-operation-sanctuary?CMP=share_btn_tw