Moving, sad but inspiring launch & unveiling of the North East Suicide Memorial Quilt @ToonLibraries -each square created in memory of someone who died by suicide. Thank you to North East Speak Their Name for bringing us together to remember…
Kings Speech Gaza Amendment Vote
Kings Speech Gaza Amendment Vote The war between Hamas and Israel has led to suffering in Gaza on a scale which is unimaginable. Seeing the images coming from Gaza, the thousands of children dead and maimed, the destruction on…
We owe it to our children to continue our country’s tradition of healthcare innovation
We owe it to our children to continue our country’s tradition of healthcare innovation. My keynote speech at Policy_Projects genomics conference highlighted how Labour’s NHS mission would support patients to benefit from game-changing medical innovations https://publicpolicyprojects.com/shadow-minister-calls-for-uk-to-fulfil-its-duty-to-realise-genomics-potential/
Great to visit St Vincent’s beside Byker Bridge
Great to visit St Vincent’s beside Byker Bridge to see the fantastic work they do supporting communities in Newcastle. They provide up to 185 free hot meals at their drop in lunch every Tuesday! I even got to buy a lovely…
Israel-Palestine : the UK must play its part in achieving a lasting & just peace
An appalling humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding in Gaza. The focus must be getting aid to the suffering. We urgently need a humanitarian pause, now When the bombing does stop, the UK must play its part in achieving a lasting &…
Dear Newcastle – October Newsletter 2023
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Individual Issues raised by constituents AUGUST 2023
Policy Issues raised by constituents AUGUST 2023
Brilliant tour of Hadrian Border Brewery in Newburn
It was brilliant to tour Hadrian Border Brewery in Newburn & get the inside track on how excellent ales such as Tyneside Blonde & Farne Island are brewed in Newcastle. And they’re proud to be a Living Wage employer. #ThinkLocalDrinkLocal
Great visiting the fabulous volunteer cafe (every Thursday) at St James’ and St Basil’s in Fenham
Had a great time visiting the Church of St James’ and St Basil’s in Fenham, who run a fabulous volunteer led café every Thursday. I recommend the homemade soup & also enjoyed a quick impromptu organ lesson, though not sure…