Sarah Taylor, founder of Pamoja a leading skincare small business in Fenham
Great to meet Sarah Taylor, founder of Pamoja – named one of the UK’s top Small Business 100 for 2025! Leading her skincare business in Fenham, Sarah is a proud Black female founder championing diversity in British business. Read more about Pamoja’s story here https://pamojaskincare.com/pages/our-story
Investigating the regulation and risks of the beauty industry
I chair the Parliament’s Science, Innovation and Technology, which will begin investigating the science of beauty. Have you ever had a bad experience with a beauty product or treatment? We want to hear from those affected as part of our new inquiry exploring the regulation and risks of the beauty industry. Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1995856744485191742 […]
Children and Pensioners benefit from Budget November 2025
My week 24th to 28th November 2025
The Budget was the big political event this week — see how I responded and what else I’ve been up to Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1994647565833261232
Budget will lift 4,960 children out of poverty and other positive measures for Newcastle Central and West residents
This Labour Budget will lift 4,960 children in Newcastle Central and West out of poverty by scrapping the two-child benefit cap. Here are some of the other key examples of the difference a Labour Government makes
Labour Government and North East Mayor keeping bus fares DOWN – so important in Newcastle Central and West
Bus fares are so important in Newcastle Central and West – and almost always more expensive than in London! That’s why I’m so pleased to see your Labour Government and North East Mayor keeping bus fares DOWN!
The ICJ Advisory Opinion on the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question (83315): Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to (a) comply with the ICJ Advisory Opinion entitled Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel […]
Visit to Bilal Jamia Mosque in Elswick
I visited Bilal Jamia Mosque in Elswick to hear concerns about rising security risks & islamaphobic abuse amid increased racist rhetoric. I’m writing to Northumbria Police to understand their strategy on mosque security & tackling Islamophobia in our communities.
Labour is freezing rail fares
Labour is freezing rail fares, keeping costs down for workers across the country!
My week 17th to 21st November 2025
From discussing digital ID concerns at the Home Affairs Committee to exploring the importance of embracing identity at Newcastle University, here’s a snapshot of what I’ve been up to this week : https://x.com/i/status/1992110863772160106