NUFC reply to recent letters from Chi Onwurah
Letter to NUFC on 26th July 2024 following Ownership and Management changes
Letter to NUFC seeking assurances to reconfirm its inclusive nature and total opposition to all forms of racism and hatred
Many residents have expressed concerns about the marches and far right activity. I am in communication with the Police and the Home Office to ensure that the streets of Newcastle remain safe for all
Innovation, Community and Pubs – last speaking engagement before General Election called

I didn’t realise it at this time but this was my last public speaking engagement before the election was called – and I was talking about innovation, community and pubs: Labour MP vows support for pubs as general election announced https://x.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1793766156458680628?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
An update from the Minister For Roads and Local Transport following my Westminster Hall Debate on Real Time Bus Information in the North East

Update on Planned Closure of Boots North Kenton – correspondence with the Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Boots

RE: Planned Closure of Boots North Kenton Dear Sebastian James, I am writing to you with deep concern following recent news that 300 Boots stores will close; among these will be the branch in North Kenton in my constituency, whose closure is planned for the 2nd of March. This Boots pharmacy plays a […]
Letter to Business Secretary regarding Wilko

I have written to the Business Secretary following news of Wilko‘s going into administration. Wilko’s much-loved Newcastle store supports crucial jobs for local people & city centre footfall. Tories needs a plan to protect jobs & support our high streets – Labour has one! Letter to K Badenoch – Wilko
NUFC about to play first cup final since 1999 but it’s impossible to book a train from Newcastle to London on the day so I written to take up this failure with LNER

NUFC are about to play their first cup final since 1999. But fans have contacted me to say, two weeks before the match, it is impossible to book a train from Newcastle to London on the day. I’ve written to the LNER Director to ask what they’re doing meet the demand. BBC Report: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-64612125
Good News – Strawberry Place site purchased by NUFC

I’m pleased to hear that the land at Strawberry Place has been purchased by NUFC. It should never have been sold off by Ashley in the first place. People of Newcastle were clear they would not support the use of public money which could impact the future of St James’ Park. EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle United buy […]