Search

Tories have left Nature swimming in sewage but say its Labour’s fault!

Addressing #biodiversity loss is an essential part of addressing climate change. But the Govt's failure to set targets on water quality & habitat protections undermined talks at #COP15. The Secretary of State has left Nature swimming in sewage but says its Labour's fault. pic.twitter.com/NFDxfUrhYT — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) December 20, 2022 Addressing biodiversity loss […]

Minister fails to give assurances on Pharmacies and Drug supplies

I visited Whitworth Pharmacy, #Elswick & saw fantastic work they do for the community. I also saw empty shelves where antibiotics to treat #StrepA would normally be. The minister couldn't give me assurances that pharmacies wouldn't be priced out of supporting communities. pic.twitter.com/Zr70VmqNXY — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) December 20, 2022 HANSARD: https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2022-12-19/debates/B3476C16-9E4B-434E-AB92-A8F0243CAA91/StrepATreatmentsSupply#contribution-1323E15E-8812-4D2E-9DF1-8F467B4D1321 I visited […]

Local warm places and winter wellbeing hubs in Newcastle

https://newcastle.gov.uk/cost-living-support/winter-wellbeing-hubs Many constituents have called me about energy prices & many mentioned it on the doorstep today.  Newcastle City Council  has a very helpful list of local warm places and winterwellbeing hubs. If you need to help to keep warm, there will be one near you:  https://newcastle.gov.uk/cost-living-support/winter-wellbeing-hubs

Rishi Sunak should be negotiating with the nurses on a fair pay rise

Nurses striking in #Newcastle is a badge of shame for this government. Rishi Sunak should be negotiating with the nurses for a fair pay rise. Instead, he’s playing the blame game for the problems his government has caused.   Chi backs nurses in Parliament: "During the dark days of Covid, it was the NHS which […]

Tories seek to demonise NHS staff

"During the dark days of Covid, it was the NHS which gave us hope, not ministers partying in Downing Street." Labour MP Chi Onwurah says "the Tories seek to demonise the very NHS staff we clapped from our doorsteps because they voted to strike". pic.twitter.com/pPgbbckmEK — Channel 4 News (@Channel4News) December 12, 2022 “During the […]

Small Business Saturday

Today is SmallBizSaturday and I wanted to celebrate some of the fantastic small businesses that make Newcastle so great! I’ve visited many small businesses; all of them offer our city something vibrant and exciting. Make sure you go out and shop independent today! Visits: I spoke to WDL North East, based in Kenton, who offer […]