Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (Lab) Does the Minister really think that it is in the interests of our country—our country, not the Prime Minister—that the Prime Minister remains at the helm, giving public health advice to the people…
Government bus funding is to be cut in half
In #NewcastleCentral we’ve been waiting 7 years for real time, integrated bus info only to be told Government bus funding is to be cut in half. I told the Minister we were sick of being under served, over charged and…
Policy Issues raised by constituents NOVEMBER 2021
Covid-19 Policy Issues raised by constituents NOVEMBER 2021
Individual Issues raised by constituents NOVEMBER 2021
Covid19 Individual Issues details raised by constituents NOVEMBER 2021
Football: Government fails to respond to fan-led Review
As a #NUFC fan, I have huge sympathy for #DCFC fans whose club’s future is under threat. The Government hasn’t acted on either finance or effective governance & have yet to respond to the fan-led review. We need urgent action…
Geordie Hospital highlights the value of NHS staff
Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (Lab) I hope you are watching “Geordie Hospital”, Mr Speaker—the Channel 4 series that follows the talented, highly skilled, dedicated and wonderfully witty staff of Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As we…
Online Safety Bill
In Government, @UKLabour developed forward-looking regulations for tech sector & to protect consumers: (Comms Act 2003). In 12 years, Tories have failed to rein in the tech power, or protect citizens. The Online Safety Bill is at least a year…
Dear Newcastle January 2022
Happy New Year! Let us hope that this is the last year we begin amid rising pandemic case numbers. The festive period was a welcome and much needed break for many, but many also face growing workloads and falling real…