Chi receives jab her at the Eagles Arena. Today Chi Onwurah, MP for Newcastle Central, took her turn to receive the covid19 vaccination at the Eagles Arena in Newcastle. Chi was able at a social distance to meet the…
Special online surgery with the Police &Crime Commissioner for Northumbria
I’m holding a special online surgery with @NorthumbriaPCCon 19th March – to book a private slot please email: enquiries@northumbria-pcc.go.uk
Remembering #SarahEverard her family & loves ones. And all the women who walk in fear.
Remembering #SarahEverard her family & loves ones. And all the women who walk in fear. #ReclaimTheseStreets #ReclaimTheNight
Dear Newcastle March 2021
Dear Newcastle March 2021 This lockdown feels longer and harder. Perhaps it is the short days, perhaps it is the lack of certainty as to how we will get out of it, or the lack of support for so many…
International Womens Day
For #InternationalWomensDay I’ve written for @politicshome why increasing women representation must be at the heart of our STEM education, employment practices, policy development and digital economy if we are to thrive #WomenInSTEM #ChooseToChallenge https://www.politicshome.com/thehouse/article/women-are-still-an-afterthought-in-stem
Press release:- Newcastle MP demands the Chancellor use the budget to close gaps in support.
Ahead of Wednesdays budget Newcastle Central MP Chi Onwurah has written to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak to demand action over those excluded from covid-19 support. On February 13th Chi held a digital town hall in Newcastle Central for businesses and…
Press Release: Labour demand Government do more to keep forces strength up in Newcastle Central
Following a leaked Ministry of Defence report last weekend that showed 32 of 33 infantry battalions are dangerously short of battle-ready personnel, Labour are demanding the Government to do more safeguard the strength of Britain’s full-time forces. Labour is planning…
Dear Newcastle February 2021
A month in and 2021 is proving hard going – fortunately there is also hope for the spring with the rollout of the vaccine. The UK passed the terrible milestone of 100,000 deaths from Covid19, a statistic that hides immeasurable…
Press Release: Secretary of State for Business accuses Shadow Minister of living in a parallel universe for calling on the Government to protect UK the future of scientific research
Today at Business Questions Shadow Science Minister Chi Onwurah highlighted the concerning impact the pandemic has had on the future of UKs world leading science and research base. Chi said “we are all grateful to Britain’s world leading scientists blazing…
Back Labour’s plan to help students access online education
The Government has had months since the start of the pandemic to tackle the digital divide in children’s learning, yet thousands of pupils are still unable to access online education Demand they take action – sign the petition now https://action.labour.org.uk/page/s/help-students-access-online-education