Budget will lift 4,960 children out of poverty and other positive measures for Newcastle Central and West residents
This Labour Budget will lift 4,960 children in Newcastle Central and West out of poverty by scrapping the two-child benefit cap. Here are some of the other key examples of the difference a Labour Government makes
Labour Government and North East Mayor keeping bus fares DOWN – so important in Newcastle Central and West
Bus fares are so important in Newcastle Central and West – and almost always more expensive than in London! That’s why I’m so pleased to see your Labour Government and North East Mayor keeping bus fares DOWN!
The ICJ Advisory Opinion on the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question (83315): Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to (a) comply with the ICJ Advisory Opinion entitled Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel […]
Visit to Bilal Jamia Mosque in Elswick
I visited Bilal Jamia Mosque in Elswick to hear concerns about rising security risks & islamaphobic abuse amid increased racist rhetoric. I’m writing to Northumbria Police to understand their strategy on mosque security & tackling Islamophobia in our communities.
Labour is freezing rail fares
Labour is freezing rail fares, keeping costs down for workers across the country!
My week 17th to 21st November 2025
From discussing digital ID concerns at the Home Affairs Committee to exploring the importance of embracing identity at Newcastle University, here’s a snapshot of what I’ve been up to this week : https://x.com/i/status/1992110863772160106
Great to visit Slug & Lettuce new investment and to discuss the challenges facing hospitality
Great to visit Slug & Lettuce in Newcastle Central to celebrate their £350k investment and new third floor, and to discuss the challenges facing hospitality and its vital role in our city’s economy. Even had a go at making a Swiftmas cocktail!
The North East is a vital hub for clean energy supply chains
The North East is a vital hub for clean energy supply chains and my constituents in oil and gas want to be part of the transition, but North Sea ports cannot host modern turbines. I asked Government about investment in infrastructure so North East workers can benefit more from clean energy jobs Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1990817947061727284
Chaos at our borders and tackling factors that lure migrants to their deaths in the Channel
I support efforts to bring order to the chaos at our borders and tackle pull factors that lure migrants to their deaths in the Channel. I asked the Home Secretary how reviewing refugee status every two years would work, especially with regard to Home Office capacity and integration Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1990741347658015213
Weekly Roundup 10th – 14th November 2025
Here are just a few of the things I’ve been getting up to this week https://x.com/i/status/1989574147223994875