City Centre visit to Cathedral Square Job Centre
As Parliament is debating Benefit Refoms I thought it important to visitthe Job Centre in Cathedral Square to hear from their dedicated staff. To see how they support jobseekers into work and employers to offer work, and what changes they would like to see
Crisis UK’s Women’s Homelessness Alliance Event
It was a real privilege to speak at Crisis UK’s Women’s Homelessness Alliance Event and incredibly moving to hear the lived experience of homeless women in Newcastle. And to learn about the work being done by charities to prevent and tackle homelessness in the North East and the UK.
Great to visit Hawthorn Primary School in Elswick
Great to visit Hawthorn Primary School in Elswick to discuss staff concerns over recent changes to free school meals. It was fantastic to talk with the Eco Food Warriors who are working to tackle food waste at school, and have seen a 25% reduction in binned food.
Dear Newcastle July 2025 Newsletter
My latest Dear Newcastle Constituency Report is now up, check out what I’ve been up to & who I’ve been meeting as your MP – in Newcastle, in Parliament & online! Dear Newcastle July 2025 : https://chionwurahmp.com/wp-content/uploads/Dear-Newcastle-July-2025-4.pdf
Lovely to join Revd Neil Heslop, parishioners and friends of The Holy Saviour Sugley Church in Lemington for their Summer Fayre
Lovely to join Revd Neil Heslop, parishioners and friends of The Holy Saviour Sugley Church in Lemington for their Summer Fayre. Big thanks to all who volunteered, baked and donated, including Lemington ‘Lemons’ Scouts who ran the Tombola (and I walked away with two prizes!)
One year ago the People of Newcastle Central & West elected me to be their MP, an incredible privilege for which I am deeply grateful And what has been done since by Labour
A year ago today the people of Newcastle Central and West elected me to be their MP, an incredible privilege for which I am deeply grateful. Here are just some of the things the Labour government has done for working people since then.
Individual Issues raised by constituents June 2025
Policy Issues raised by constituents June 2025
Great to welcome more Geordies to Westminster – Excelsior Academy students!
Great to welcome more Geordies to Westminster! Brilliant visit from staff and students at Excelsior Academy this week. We had a lively Q&A where they asked me about everything from underage smoking to litter on our streets. I shared my 15-point plan for tackling rubbish!
My statement on how I am voting on the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill :
My statement on how I am voting on the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill : https://x.com/i/status/1940107000374812781