Today is SmallBizSaturday and I wanted to celebrate some of the fantastic small businesses that make Newcastle so great! I’ve visited many small businesses; all of them offer our city something vibrant and exciting. Make sure you go out and…
Tyne Bridge must be refurbished
Our lovely #TyneBridge is a #NorthEast icon & a critical part of our #transport infrastructure. It must be refurbished, but we can't take more transport disruption after years of Tory underinvestment. I secured an urgent meeting with the Transport Minister…
We need the long promised China Strategy
The PM says our relationship w #China will be characterised by 'robust pragmatism'. That won't help biz, universities, journalists or activists facing difficult choices over China. I told the Minister we don't need another hollow slogan, we need the long-promised…
British Science uncertainty risks jobs & businesses
British Scientists are still having to choose between the country they love and the funding they need as #Horizon uncertainty risks jobs & businesses. But the Science Minister thinks it's all fine & Britain is playing a different game. pic.twitter.com/39MQynJsQw…
My statement on the death penalty in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Individual Issues raised by constituents SEPTEMBER 2022
Policy Issues raised by constituents SEPTEMBER 2022
Residents are being hugely undermined by atrocious bus services
Atrocious bus services are undermining the lives of so many in #Newcastle. Today, I asked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he would keep the promise of the last SoS to meet with me urgently. He didn't bother to…
Innovation is the way we drive growth
“Innovation is the way we drive growth.” 🚀 Says @RishiSunak in response to @ChiOnwurah question on 🇬🇧 association to Horizon Europe. pic.twitter.com/WDMNDEZCpL — University APPG (@universityappg) November 18, 2022 The PM did say lots of lovely things about Science…
Debate in Parliament to highlight the unique Newcastle charity Families in Care
I called a debate on the unique Newcastle charity Families in Care who offer support for birth parents through the adoption process. I asked Government t to work with them so more areas can benefit from their model. Demand is…