Industries in North missing out – as growth downgraded – again
Click on photo to see video As growth is downgraded year after year under the Tories, our fantastic industries in the #NorthEast are missing out on the vital investment they need. Watch me discuss the Autumn Statement on @BBCNEandCumbria. pic.twitter.com/vyOwV2oPa1 — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) November 23, 2023
Why are the Government letting Newcastle down?
Parliament TV: https://twitter.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1726635271913951325?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (Lab) It is an honour and a privilege to represent the people of Newcastle upon Tyne Central. It is the city I grew up in and, quite simply, the best place in the world. My question in this King’s Speech debate is: why are the Government letting […]
With the Dean of Newcastle: Discussing how we can work together for Newcastle Central
It was brilliant to meet with The Dean of Newcastle Reverend Canon Lee Batson in Newcastle Cathedral over the weekend. We discussed how we can work together in the interests of #NewcastleCentral – and tasted some lovely soup in Café 16! pic.twitter.com/29bnJFM01b — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) November 16, 2023
Innovation is key to making Britain a clean energy superpower
Seven years since the Paris Agreement, the government has blown hot and cold on Britain’s climate commitments and let us fall behind on boosting energy independence and winning the global race for new industries. Businesses, investors, and consumers have lacked clear signals to drive change. Short-term sticking plaster politics and funding cycles that barely outlast […]
Moving, sad but inspiring launch & unveiling of the North East Suicide Memorial Quilt at Central Library in Newcastle
Moving, sad but inspiring launch & unveiling of the North East Suicide Memorial Quilt @ToonLibraries -each square created in memory of someone who died by suicide. Thank you to North East Speak Their Name for bringing us together to remember loved ones and celebrate their lives pic.twitter.com/BiMMnleWvM — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) November 13, 2023
Kings Speech Gaza Amendment Vote
Kings Speech Gaza Amendment Vote The war between Hamas and Israel has led to suffering in Gaza on a scale which is unimaginable. Seeing the images coming from Gaza, the thousands of children dead and maimed, the destruction on a catastrophic scale, the reaction of all of us must be that it has to […]
We owe it to our children to continue our country’s tradition of healthcare innovation
We owe it to our children to continue our country’s tradition of healthcare innovation. My keynote speech at Policy_Projects genomics conference highlighted how Labour’s NHS mission would support patients to benefit from game-changing medical innovations https://publicpolicyprojects.com/shadow-minister-calls-for-uk-to-fulfil-its-duty-to-realise-genomics-potential/
Great to visit St Vincent’s beside Byker Bridge
Great to visit St Vincent’s beside Byker Bridge to see the fantastic work they do supporting communities in Newcastle. They provide up to 185 free hot meals at their drop in lunch every Tuesday! I even got to buy a lovely hand made Xmas wreath ahead of their Christmas Market on Dec 7th
Israel-Palestine : the UK must play its part in achieving a lasting & just peace
An appalling humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding in Gaza. The focus must be getting aid to the suffering. We urgently need a humanitarian pause, now When the bombing does stop, the UK must play its part in achieving a lasting & just peace. I asked the Minister what he would do pic.twitter.com/GSKLVpLb5B — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) November 8, […]
Dear Newcastle – October Newsletter 2023
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