Chi Signs Newcastle Council Letter on Tyne Bridge Repairs
Newcastle council have written to the government, supporting the bid for much needed repairs to the Tyne Bridge in time for the centenary of its construction, which Chi signed, the letter in full is here: Tyne Bridge letter Chi has won a debate on Wednesday the 23rd June on the centenary of the bridge
Dear Newcastle March 2021
Dear Newcastle March 2021 This lockdown feels longer and harder. Perhaps it is the short days, perhaps it is the lack of certainty as to how we will get out of it, or the lack of support for so many business and individuals impacted or isolating. But we are making progress and there is hope! […]
International Womens Day
For #InternationalWomensDay I’ve written for @politicshome why increasing women representation must be at the heart of our STEM education, employment practices, policy development and digital economy if we are to thrive #WomenInSTEM #ChooseToChallenge https://www.politicshome.com/thehouse/article/women-are-still-an-afterthought-in-stem
Dear Newcastle February 2021
A month in and 2021 is proving hard going – fortunately there is also hope for the spring with the rollout of the vaccine. The UK passed the terrible milestone of 100,000 deaths from Covid19, a statistic that hides immeasurable suffering, grief and loss. Over the past few months we have cycled through tiers, lockdowns […]
This Brexit deal is Boris Johnson’s mess, but I will vote in the national interest
This Brexit deal is Boris Johnson’s mess, but I will vote in the national interest Tomorrow MPs will have about five hours to debate the Government’s 80 page “Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union Bill” which implements its 2000 page Brexit Deal. I have spent the last few days canvassing views on it […]
How Newcastle kids are missing out on online learning!
The school closures, may be good for public health, but are seriously affecting pupils’ learning and the ones bearing the brunt of it are those who are already very disadvantaged. The Institute for Fiscal Studies recently found that by the end of May children in the poorest families will have received a week and a […]
Thank you to everyone in Newcastle Central for re-electing me as your Member of Parliament.
Representing you is the best job in the world and it will be a privilege to continue stand up for you in Parliament. THANK YOU!
MPs Report April 2019
Dear Newcastle April 2019 I always feel Spring is really here when the clocks go forward and the cows return to the moor. But in Westminsterland, nothing much is changing. The Brexit train grinds on even as the buffers are moved. Either two or one and a half, depending on how you counted them, further […]
Happy International Women’s Day
Happy #InternationalWomensDay to everyone everywhere but especially in #Newcastle where we have such a great history of amazing, campaigning women! To celebrate International Women’s Day here is a Women’s Co-operative Guild of Newcastle-upon-Tyne banner. This banner was probably made shortly after the guild was formed in 1892 and is on display in our Working Lives gallery. Discovery Museum […]
MP’s Report: September 8th to October 12th 2018
Dear Newcastle Most of the last month has been “ConferenceTime” with MPs, accompanying media and lobbyists decamping from Westminster accompanied, in Labour’s case at least, by delegates and members from across the country. Labour’s conference was well attended, constructive and often inspiring. There were a number of significant policy announcements including on Child Care, workers […]