I am deeply saddened and ashamed to think I may have constituents who fear they might not be welcome or indeed celebrated in the Labour Party because of their Jewish faith or heritage. The mural upon which Jeremy Corbyn commented …
Dear Newcastle
Parliament has returned with the Autumn and it is the same subjects which are occupying Westminster minds – Tory infighting, Brexit and the economy. The Labour Party Conference showed a party united and determined to achieve a ‘jobs first’ Brexit, …
These crimes shame Newcastle – but we are making our city safer for girls and young women
Today a jury returned guilty verdicts on 17 men and 1 women who committed abhorrent crimes in our city. The convictions came about because of the bravery of victims in testifying and Northumbria Police’s Operation Sanctuary – a complex, three …
The most popular economists in the House are… [Updated with new names]
Late last year I asked the House of Commons Library to tell me which economists were most cited in the House, and posted a graph on my website illustrating trends over time. Now we’ve added Schumpeter, Blanchflower and Galbraith into …
Chi’s speech on Brexit (text and video link)
You can find the video of Chi’s speech on Brexit here, and the full text is below.
My constituency voted to remain. My country voted to leave. My conscience continues to believe that the country’s interests are best served
MP’s Report: 31 January 2017
Dear Newcastle
Asking a question on Brexit question January 2017
I don’t know about you but I was very much looking forward to the end of 2016. It was an extremely difficult year in many ways for many of us. …
Realising Aspiration for All
I have worked for social justice all my adult life, whether as a politician or an activist, and it breaks my heart that there are still so many people in this country and around the world who cannot take equality …
The most popular economists in the House are
After I cited Mariana Mazzucato when setting out Labour’s vision of an industrial policy I wondered which other economists were cited in parliament and what that said about the economic influences on our parliamentary debates. The House of Commons Library …
Season’s Greetings!
Season’s greetings! Chi’s office is now closed until the new year, but if you get in touch we will aim to get back to you as soon as possible when the office re-opens.…
Why The Chancellor’s First (And Last) Autumn Statement Is A Poisonous Damp Squib
HUFFPOST POLITICS – THE BLOG
Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central
Yesterday was Philip Hammond’s first big moment as Chancellor, the opportunity, before a country and indeed a world buffeted by shockwaves of change and uncertainty, …