Minister meets with Chi on Newcastle quayside to discuss plans to make the Swing Bridge ‘swing’ again
Minister for Museums, Heritage and Gambling visits Chi Onwurah MP to discuss plans to make the Swing Bridge ‘swing’ again Chi Onwurah MP invited Baroness Twycross, Minister for Museums, Heritage and Gambling, to Newcastle Central and West to consider plans to make the Swing Bridge ‘swing’ again. Chi Onwurah MP showed Baroness Twycross the Swing […]
Great news for North East – massive investment in AI and jobs for the Region
Fantastic news for North East. We have huge strengths in AI, technology, logistics and clean energy. This will bring them all together to create jobs and prosperity across the region.
I backed the Employment Rights Bill – opposed by the Tories and Reform
This week 12 votes were held in Parliament on the Employment Rights Bill which the Tories, aided and abetted by Reform, opposed at every stage They clearly do not support stronger day-one rights against unfair dismissal, a ban on exploitative zero-hours contracts, or a better deal for working dads
Another fantastic Newcastle Allotment and Garden Festival in Exhibition Park
Another fantastic Newcastle Allotment and Garden Festival in Exhibition Park showcasing amazing produce (zero food miles!) and crafts and celebrating growing, gardening, sustainability and wellbeing. Newcastle certainly doesn’t lack for green fingered Geordies!
Great to be out in Elswick with the localCentral & West team talking and listening to residents
Great to be out in Elswick with the local Labour Central & West team talking and listening to residents about the issues that matter to them. Not surprisingly litter and fly tipping came up. Labour’s improvements to childcare, free school meals & community policing much appreciated!
Dear Newcastle September 2025 Newsletter
Dear Newcastle September 2025: Click to access Dear-Newcastle-September-2025-1.pdf
Great to visit Northumbria University’s North East Space Skills and Technology Centre
Great to visit Northumbria University’s North East Space Skills and Technology Centre (NESST) site to discuss the construction process, visions for the building and new Geospatial & Satellite Engineering degrees in Newcastle. A brilliant step forward for space innovation in the North East.
The Armed Forces recruit more young people from the North East than from any other region, yet the North East receives the least MoD spending
The North East proudly sends more young people into the Armed Forces than any other region, yet receives the least MoD spending. I secured a meeting with the Minister to push for a Defence Growth Deal and ensure our advanced manufacturing sector gets the backing it deserves. Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1965099869082996895
Breakfast Clubs make a real difference in Newcastle
It was a real inspiration to talk to the staff and children at Our Lady & St Anne’s Catholic Primary School, hear about the difference the breakfast club makes and see the range of breakfasts on offer for free. Children are starting the day nourished, focused, and ready to learn.
In a Debate on Pavement Parking, I emphasised that all pavements should be for pedestrians to walk and wheel safely on.
In a Westminster Hall Debate on Pavement Parking, I emphasised that all pavements should be for pedestrians to walk and wheel safely. Many Newcastle streets were designed before multi-car households so consistent regulation and better public transport must part of the solution Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1963633279275327854