Individual Issues raised by constituents April 2025
Policy Issues raised by constituents April 2025
Chi holds debate in Parliament on the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Occupied Palestinian Territories – debated on Wednesday 30 April 2025 Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West) (Lab) It is a great privilege to have secured this Adjournment debate on Government support for the people in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, but I regret immensely the need to do so. I, like most of the […]
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Very sad to hear of Prohibition closing – I’ve heard such great music there
Very sad to hear of Prohibition closing, I’ve heard such great music there, jazz, blues, soul, folk, as well as playing bingo and celebrating important birthdays. I am hoping we can find a way to keep this great Newcastle live music asset. Chronicle Live article: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/popular-newcastle-speakeasy-bar-prohibition-31483987
House of Commons Adjournment debate on Wednesday 30th April on Government support for people in the Occupied Palestinian Territories
I have secured a House of Commons Adjournment debate on Wednesday 30th April on Government support for people in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. If you are a constituent and have ideas for support for Palestinians or other points to make email: chi.onwurah.mp@parliament.uk
For over 50 days, Israel has fully blocked humanitarian aid to Gaza – This is completely unacceptable!
David Lammy, Secretary of State for Foeign Affairs,: “For over 50 days, Israel has fully blocked humanitarian aid to Gaza. “This is completely unacceptable. “Vital supplies are running out and Palestinians risk facing starvation. “With France and Germany, we urge Israel to immediately restart the flow of aid. Full Joint Statement : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/aid-to-gaza-e3-foreign-ministers-statement-23-april-2025 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/aid-to-gaza-e3-foreign-ministers-statement-23-april-2025
Letter to Minister folowing roundtable with disablity groups on the impact of the proposed changes in support and benefits
I paid tribute to all who have worked to protect single-sex spaces and the dignity of trans people
The Tory Leader tried to portray herself as a champion of women, but I paid tribute to all who have worked to protect single-sex spaces and the dignity of trans people. The judgement clarifies that single sex spaces can refuse trans women, I asked if they were obliged to do so. Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1915313827320578558
With Officers from Newcastle City Council I visited Hutchinson’s on Stanhope Street to discuss their ongoing problems with waste
With Officers from Newcastle City Council I visited Hutchinson’s on Stanhope Street to discuss their ongoing problems with obstructive waste outside the premises. I have received many complaints about the state of streets in the West End and I pursuing them as part of my 15-point plan for rubbish!