A month in and 2021 is proving hard going – fortunately there is also hope for the spring with the rollout of the vaccine. The UK passed the terrible milestone of 100,000 deaths from Covid19, a statistic that hides immeasurable…
Press Release: Secretary of State for Business accuses Shadow Minister of living in a parallel universe for calling on the Government to protect UK the future of scientific research
Today at Business Questions Shadow Science Minister Chi Onwurah highlighted the concerning impact the pandemic has had on the future of UKs world leading science and research base. Chi said “we are all grateful to Britain’s world leading scientists blazing…
Back Labour’s plan to help students access online education
The Government has had months since the start of the pandemic to tackle the digital divide in children’s learning, yet thousands of pupils are still unable to access online education Demand they take action – sign the petition now https://action.labour.org.uk/page/s/help-students-access-online-education
Today Holocaust Memorial Day
Today, #HolocaustMemorialDay , I will light a candle and safely place it in my window at 8pm to remember all those who were murdered for who they were, & to stand against prejudice, hostility and division in the world today.…
Newcastle Central Covid19 #Excluded Town Hall
The Government are refusing to provide help for everyone in this terrible pandemic. How can we ensure #ExcludedUK are supported? If you are from #NewcastleCentral & your business or employment has been #Excluded join me on Saturday 13th February Register…
Cancel the cut in Universal Credit
The Conservatives have chosen to cut support for families in the middle of a pandemic by slashing Universal Credit. The UK has had the worst recession of any major economy on Boris Johnson’s watch – now he is making families…
22 Billion pounds on a failing Test and Trace system
We’ve spent 22 Billion pounds on a Test and Trace system which can’t even distinguish between an indoor restaurant and an outdoor market… which can’t even distinguish between an indoor restaurant and an outdoor market…
Seasons Greetings from Chi Onwurah MP
Merry Christmas from Chi Onwurah MP- The office is now closed for Christmas and will reopen on December 29th. In an emergency please call 0191 232 5838 and leave a message.
This Brexit deal is Boris Johnson’s mess, but I will vote in the national interest
This Brexit deal is Boris Johnson’s mess, but I will vote in the national interest Tomorrow MPs will have about five hours to debate the Government’s 80 page “Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union Bill” which implements its…
Dear Newcastle December 2020
Dear Newcastle December 2020 I suspect there are few Newcastle Central constituents who are not looking forward to the end of 2020. This has been the strangest year, and the hardest for many. Whether you have lost a loved one…