Conflict in Gaza
Many people in Newcastle have contacted me horrified by the civilian death and suffering caused by the Israeli resumption of attacks on Gaza. I asked the Foreign Secretary what action the British Government will take in response to Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank. Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1902767235925676299
Labour’s Crime and Policing Bill will target antisocial behaviour and put law & order back at the heart of our communities
I’m proud to have voted for Labour’s Crime and Policing Bill which tackles antisocial behaviour and put law and order back at the heart of our communities. Video: https://x.com/i/status/1900592913983123612
Our wonderful Newcastle Cathedral is hugely important as a cultural and religious centre, but receives very little funding from Church of England
In Newcastle our wonderful Newcastle Cathedral is hugely important as a cultural and religious centre, but it receives very little funding from Church of England. With 80% of England’s cathedrals predicting a budget deficit, I questioned what is being done to support our cathedrals. Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1895391039109673152
Is X a safer environment since Elon Musk bought it?
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee Chair : Chi Onwurah MP: Yesterday we asked Wifredo Fernández, Senior Director for Government Affairs at X, about safety on the platform since Elon Musk’s takeover, as part of our inquiry into misinformation and harmful algorithms. Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1894760974424457606
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. […]
Inequality – working class graduates are less likely to complete an internship than their wealthier peers
The Sutton Trust report shows internships are critical for career entry. Yet working class graduates are 20% less likely to complete an internship than their wealthier peers. I asked the Minister to ensure that career success is based on hard work and talent, not parents’ social networks Parliament TV : https://x.com/i/status/1887410936845156556
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
Tribute to Bishop of Newcastle Helen-Ann for her leadership in championing victims following Makin Review
Earlier I paid tribute to the Bishop of Newcastle Helen-Ann for her leadership in championing victims following Makin Review. I asked the Church Commissioners about the review’s implementation, resources for safeguarding, and whether the Church is focusing on victims, not the careers of clergy. Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1879943033304592519
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 […]