Prime Minister needs to deliver his promises on science
The deal on the #NorthernIrelandProtocol is to be welcomed. I asked the Prime Minister if this meant he would keep his commitment to spend the EU Horizon association money on #science. He did not answer my question. pic.twitter.com/sLcqzppS5a — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) February 28, 2023 Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (Lab) The issues […]
My experience in industry questioned – when Tories on backfoot
Nice of this Conservative MP to question my experience in industry because he didn't agree with what I was saying. The Tories are tearing themselves apart & the PM's weak leadership leaves them lashing out. pic.twitter.com/Aso2gpu7Io — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) February 22, 2023 Thank you for that guidance, Dame Maria. I am just trying […]
Labour will introduce specialist rape courts
The @NorthumbriaPCC has introduced Independent Sexual Violence Champions to improve victim experience in the face of this Govt's failure where less than 1 in 50 recorded rapes are charged. I asked if the Minister if he would commit to specialist rape courts, as Labour has done. pic.twitter.com/6FReLErwYi — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) February 22, 2023 […]
Fans should be at the heart of football
⚫️⚪️We're on our way to Wembley!⚪️⚫️ I asked the Minister if he would wish #NUFC well in Sunday's final and if he would commit to an Independent Regulator and give fans real power over the beautiful game. I didn't get an answer to either but he did tell me he had a ticket! pic.twitter.com/tUhpTz5amW — […]
Tory Minister presides over 321 year’s worth of sewage in just three years
Therese Coffey presided over 321 years worth of sewage over three years as water minister. She told me earlier this year that beaches were cleaner with the Tories in charge and that it was Labour's fault. No really, have a look! ???????? https://t.co/eTzyts2tBG pic.twitter.com/cMfcmmz3nV — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) February 13, 2023
Wages in the North East are 3% lower than 2010, so households have lost out by £11,000
SEE PARLIAMENT TV: Wages in #NorthEast are 3% down & families £11,000 a year worse off after 13 years of Tory rule. The @IMFNews forecasts we will get poorer still. I asked the Minister if he came into politics to make people poorer. He said he was a #OneNation Tory & they were 'succeeding'! pic.twitter.com/WgpVHYVVav […]
Wagner Group fighting for Putin – licenced by government to act in UK
As Chair of the @AfricaAPPG I know #WagnerGroup is v active on the continent defending Putin's ambitions in wars, mining, disinformation etc I asked the Minister how someone could be sanctioned for this illegal activity & then licenced by Govt to spend their ill gotten gains! pic.twitter.com/6ZnLLhn0lj — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) January 25, 2023 […]
More likely to be hit by lightning twice than be the victim of voter fraud!
You're more likely to be hit by lightning *twice* than be the victim of voter fraud. Yet the Tories want to spend £180m on forcing #VoterID. ????️✅Protect your vote ahead of the local elections by applying for a postal vote: https://t.co/iytSUerARk pic.twitter.com/HEbGj4U867 — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) January 26, 2023 Apply from a Postal Vote […]
We need regular, accessible, affordable & sustainable bus services
Bus companies are leaving people in #Newcastle stranded, anxious & late to work. We need regular, accessible, affordable & sustainable bus services that are held accountable when they don’t show up. I asked the Minister – how long do we have to wait? pic.twitter.com/x3jIcJpp5l — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) January 20, 2023 Chi Onwurah (Newcastle […]
Student cost of living crisis
41% of @UniofNewcastle students have considered dropping out over financial pressures. The @NewcastleSU foodbank is restocked daily but can empty in just 7 minutes. Govt changes to maintenance loans will leave students £1500 worse off. I asked why they are punishing students? pic.twitter.com/PosTAFxZCo — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) January 17, 2023 Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon […]