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
TikTok is cutting hundreds of moderation jobs as concerns over harmful content grow – the Online Safety Act must be strengthened
TikTok is cutting hundreds of moderation jobs as concerns over harmful content grow. The House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee report recommended platforms take more responsibility for content including generative AI. I urged the Government to strengthen the Online Safety Act and ensure algorithmic transparency https://x.com/RidgeandFrost/status/1988904527009845515
AI Chatbots giving suicide advice causes massive concerns -I asked if chatbots are covered by the Online Safety Act and if we will see enforcement
AI Chatbots giving suicide advice causes massive concerns but the Government has refused the House of Commons Science Innovation & Technology Committee ‘s recommendation to bring Generative AI regulation in line with other high-risk services. So I asked if chatbots are covered by the Online Safety Act and if we will see enforcement. Parliament […]
Dear Newcastle November 2025
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 November 2025: Dear Newcastle November 2025
Individual Issues raised by constituents October 2025
Policy Issues raised by constituents October 2025
Litter and fly tipping are huge issues in Elswick and across the West End
Litter and fly tipping are huge issues in Elswick, affecting the lives of so many residents. I joined the local Newcastle Central & West our bit to clean the streets whilst talking and listening to residents about their ideas to improve cleanliness: