Great to speak with students at Newcastle College Sixth Form
Great to speak with politics students Newcastle College Sixth Form as part of their Politices and Career Progression Week. Students were keen to learn about the Parliamentary system, cross-party work and my transition to politics.
Individual Issues raised by constituents February 2025
Policy Issues raised by constituents February 2025
Newcastle NUFC fans concerns about Government’s ‘support’ for Manchester United’s Old Trafford redevelopment
Many Newcastle NUFC fans have been in touch about the Government’s ‘support’ for the Manchester United’s Old Trafford redevelopment so I asked the Minister to clarify what I thought was true – there is no direct funding from Government.
The Globe in Newcastle, the UKs first Cooperative Jazz Club, is a brilliant venue
Newcastle’s Globe, the UKs first Cooperative Jazz Club, is a brilliant venue for all kinds of music and local artists. As Chair of the APPG for Jazz I know how essential are grass roots venues. The Globe is fundraising to become more sustainable: https://crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-globe
Meeting with Newcastle Students Union and hear about the issues that matter most to students
It was great to meet with Newcastle Students Union and hear about the issues that matter most to students. We talked about cost-of-living, housing, and higher education funding. Education is how we build a better future, and I’m committed to delivering the best for Newcastle students.
Anneliese Dodds MP has always acted in accordance with her conscience and I am sad to see her leaving the Government
I know what the role meant to her, the belief, principles and commitment she brought to it. Anneliese has always acted in accordance with her conscience and I am sad to see her leaving the Government. Anneliese Dodds MP resignation statement and letter: “It is with sadness that I have had to tender my resignation […]
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
One of the first schools in the country to offer a free breakfast club – Our Lady & St Anne’s Catholic Primary School near Newcastle College
I’m delighted to announce that Our Lady & St Anne’s Catholic primary school will be one of the first schools in the country to offer a free breakfast club, as part of Labour’s plan to give children the best start in life.