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Ukraine’s Telecoms Heroes

I put on @UKParliament record my admiration, as a network #engineer, for the work of Ukrainian operator @TwiyKyivstar to maintain service ???????? And I asked the Minister why frozen Russian assets couldn't be used to pay for this investment into critical national infrastructure? pic.twitter.com/dlQe1fHe3m — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) June 23, 2023

Government must do much more to help Veterans to get good jobs

The #ArmedForces teach valuable skills, embedded in the Army's Holistic Approach to Transition But 50% more #veterans are claiming Universal Credit as some struggle to get good jobs. I asked the Govt why they have halved the number of Veterans Champions in our job centres pic.twitter.com/hUZugAOO4v — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) June 22, 2023

Active Travel ness Government funding and must include reliable bus services

I'm pleased that @NewcastleCC's E-scooters trial has passed a million miles of use in and around Newcastle. That's why it's a real pity that the Government has slashed funding for active transport, and left funding for buses, cycling and walking options in limbo. pic.twitter.com/WoIpycN6Cd — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) June 22, 2023

Universal Credit Deductions – impacting on 120,000 children in the North East

120,000 children in the #NorthEast are impacted by Universal Credit deductions. I asked the Minister if deducting funds from my constituent, a Mother of two young children, who were then forced to use a food bank, is evidence of a working system. He didn't answer the question. pic.twitter.com/2yNYDEzZJO — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) June 20, […]

Support for Elswick Swimming Pool

.@ElswickPool is a vital enabler of mental and physical health for communities in #Newcastle. ???????? But like many leisure centres, they’re struggling to make ends meet. The Tory Minister claims money is available but our pool in Elswick has not received any⬇️ pic.twitter.com/UP1lhuWRoH — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) June 15, 2023   Chi Onwurah Elswick […]

HORIZON Europe – British Science still locked out

It has been 127 weeks of uncertainty, delay, and broken promises since the Tories us out of #HorizonEurope costing research & jobs. I asked the Minister if, as reported, demands for a future failure discount were stalling negotiations on rejoining Horizon. He wouldn't answer. pic.twitter.com/T3Zve22KDn — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) June 14, 2023   Chi […]