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Newcastle United NUFC, the Tyne Bridge restoration and apprenticeships

As well as congratulating Newcastle United NUFC   I asked the Prime Minister to congratulate the 600 apprentices learning trades on the Tyne Bridge Restoration programme and look forward to seeing it restored for its 100th birthday in 2028, despite the Tory funding gap Parliament TV:    https://x.com/i/status/1889736692753383883  

Debt suppresses opportunities for Africans in their own countries, contributing to increased migration

As Chair All Party Parliamentary Group on Africa  I’ve noted with concern the language around migration. I spoke in debate on debt cancellation for low-income countries to highlight how debt suppresses opportunities for Africans in their own countries, contributing to increased migration Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1887788165408203001 Low-income Countries: Debt Cancellation Chi Onwurah  I thank my hon. […]

Close Tax Loopholes

In Newcastle we love local produce and the beautiful Northumberland countryside, but we know most land is owned by the Duke of Northumberland, big landowners and tax avoiders. I asked if the Minister agrees that loopholes have boosted land prices and priced out young farmers Parliament TV:    https://x.com/i/status/1882715042774184032  

Four years of Tory austerity halved the funding for Newcastle City Council so I welcome news of the Labour government’s increased funding

Four years of Tory austerity halved the funding for Newcatsle City Council which left businesses and families drowning in uncertainty so I welcome news of increased funding I asked if there was light at the end of the tunnel with reforms to let the North East build the economy and public services we choose Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1869427754313126320 […]