Wages in the North East are 3% lower than 2010, so households have lost out by £11,000
SEE PARLIAMENT TV: Wages in #NorthEast are 3% down & families £11,000 a year worse off after 13 years of Tory rule. The @IMFNews forecasts we will get poorer still. I asked the Minister if he came into politics to make people poorer. He said he was a #OneNation Tory & they were 'succeeding'! pic.twitter.com/WgpVHYVVav […]
Ambulance workers do extraordinary, life saving work – but forgotten by this government
Every day our ambulance workers do extraordinary, life saving work in the NorthEast and all across communities in the UK I met with GMB union representatives and heard how these vital workers have felt demonised and forgotten by this government.
A week after Holocaust Memorial Day, the appearance of Nazi symbolism in Newcastle is deeply repugnant
At any time, but especially a week after Holocaust Memorial Day, the appearance of Nazi symbolism in Newcastle is repugnant. Seeking to promote the evil ideology a whole generation of Brits sacrificed so much to overthrow is deeply disturbing. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-64495509
Tories trying to rush through anti worker legislation
As the Tories try and rush through this anti worker legislation today, a reminder on where I and UKLabour stand 👇🏾 I’m against Tory plans to restrict the right to strike. Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2023-01-30/debates/AA4BBFD1-EBE3-4346-8968-7CB474F3F85E/Strikes(MinimumServiceLevels)Bill
Wagner Group fighting for Putin – licenced by government to act in UK
As Chair of the @AfricaAPPG I know #WagnerGroup is v active on the continent defending Putin's ambitions in wars, mining, disinformation etc I asked the Minister how someone could be sanctioned for this illegal activity & then licenced by Govt to spend their ill gotten gains! pic.twitter.com/6ZnLLhn0lj — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) January 25, 2023 […]
Holocaust Memorial Day
I signed the Holocaust Education Trust Book of Commitment in Parliament – as a country, & a city, we must do all we can to ensure the #Holocaust is never forgotten & work to identify & combat the seeds of hate around us today. International Holocaust Memorial Day International Holocaust Memorial Day was initiated […]
More likely to be hit by lightning twice than be the victim of voter fraud!
You're more likely to be hit by lightning *twice* than be the victim of voter fraud. Yet the Tories want to spend £180m on forcing #VoterID. ????️✅Protect your vote ahead of the local elections by applying for a postal vote: https://t.co/iytSUerARk pic.twitter.com/HEbGj4U867 — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) January 26, 2023 Apply from a Postal Vote […]
Tory MP: not regrets on comments about nurses using foodbanks
Simon Clarke does not regret his comments about nurses using foodbanks because he doesn't think they were offensive. It is insulting and ridiculous for someone who is still a Truss Economics supporter to lecture anyone else on budgeting. ????️ @bbcnewcastle | #BBCPoliticsNorth pic.twitter.com/x0I2GFRt7w — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) January 23, 2023
We need regular, accessible, affordable & sustainable bus services
Bus companies are leaving people in #Newcastle stranded, anxious & late to work. We need regular, accessible, affordable & sustainable bus services that are held accountable when they don’t show up. I asked the Minister – how long do we have to wait? pic.twitter.com/x3jIcJpp5l — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) January 20, 2023 Chi Onwurah (Newcastle […]
Student cost of living crisis
41% of @UniofNewcastle students have considered dropping out over financial pressures. The @NewcastleSU foodbank is restocked daily but can empty in just 7 minutes. Govt changes to maintenance loans will leave students £1500 worse off. I asked why they are punishing students? pic.twitter.com/PosTAFxZCo — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) January 17, 2023 Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon […]