Individual Issues raised by constituents June 2025
Policy Issues raised by constituents June 2025
Great to welcome more Geordies to Westminster – Excelsior Academy students!
Great to welcome more Geordies to Westminster! Brilliant visit from staff and students at Excelsior Academy this week. We had a lively Q&A where they asked me about everything from underage smoking to litter on our streets. I shared my 15-point plan for tackling rubbish!
My statement on how I am voting on the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill :
My statement on how I am voting on the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill : https://x.com/i/status/1940107000374812781
The North East has the highest disability rate in England: 31%, with 27% in poverty – the new benefits system must reflect Labour values and disabled voices
The North East has the highest disability rate in England: 31%, with 27% in poverty. We need welfare reform that reflects Labour values and disabled voices. I asked the Secretary of State how co-producing the new system with disability groups will ensure fairness—and how North East voices will be heard. Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1939726026080141743 […]
My statement on the Welfare Reform Bill
My statement on the Welfare Reform Bill:
Great to see Newcastle’s African diaspora football in Blakelaw
Who would have thought the Africa Cup of Nations would have a Blakelaw Edition? Great to see Newcastle’s African diaspora come together to play some fantastic football. A late injury meant the result was a draw between Ivory Coast and Eritrea – wishing the players a quick recovery.
Informative and enjoyable vist to Sutherland Court Care Home
Following Care Home Week it was great to discuss the longstanding service of carers, carers’ pay, and tour the facilities at Sutherland Court Care Home im Fenham. I enjoyed taking part in the residents’ weekly hymn group too!
Why is the UK increasing defence spending while cutting disability benefits – Chi asks PM
I visited the UK NATO HQ and met fantastic young people learning great skills to defend Britain. But many of my Newcastle constituents ask me why we are increasing defence spending while cutting disability benefits. I put this to the PM and he set out his response Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1938222010582126756
The government’s Modern Industrial Strategy puts science, innovation, tech and required skills at the heart of our drive for growth
The government’s Modern Industrial Strategy puts science, innovation, tech and required skills at the heart of our drive for growth, emphasising regional growth and strengths. I asked how the #NorthEast will benefit from the doubling of business investment by 2035. Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1937420574810075567