Policy Issues raised by constituents March 2025
Great to have our Mayor for the North East in Westminster speaking up for the talented people and cutting edge innovation in the North East
So great to have our Mayor for the North East in Westminster speaking up for the talented people and cutting edge innovation in the North East: Kim McGuinness: “The North East is full of talented people turning great ideas into incredible businesses and creating jobs, but right now don’t get our fair share of innovation […]
Visit to the Association for Decentralised Energy pioneering project in Gateshead using disused mine water as heat source
Great to visit the Association for Decentralised Energy pioneering project in Gateshead using disused mine water as heat source for a sustainable and low-carbon heat supply for local businesses and communities, and learn how these heat networks could be rolled out in many areas across the UK […]
Good to discuss Newcastle Helix Energy Centre’s planning to expand heat networks and decarbonise Newcastle.
Good to discuss Newcastle Helix Energy Centre’s planning to expand heat networks and decarbonise Newcastle. Currently they are working to connect Newcastle College to the Energy Centre with plans for more!
The North East Indian Cultural Trust was celebrating their 25th birthday with amazing music and dance from across India and Newcastle
There was another party in Newcastle on Saturday night at The Tyne Opera House: The North East Indian Cultural Trust was celebrating their 25th birthday with amazing music and dance from across India and Newcastle
Magical – Thank you NUC and Newcastle City Council and Toon Moor and every fan who made today so special!
Magical. Thank you NUC and Newcastle City council and Toon Moor and every fan who made today so special! So much joy! NUFC Carabao Cup Winners 2025
100 years since the terrible Montagu Pit Disaster when 38 men and boys were killed – wonderful to see so many local people coming together to remember them
Benwell and Scotswood commemorated 100 years since the terrible Montagu Pit Disaster when 38 men and boys were killed, and a whole community devastated, because of negligent pit owners. It was wonderful to see so many local people coming together to remember them
Nobody on PIP should be impacted by changes until November 2026 – seeking how the voices of disabled people in Newcastle can be heard
I asked the Minister to confirm that nobody on PIP will be impacted by changes until November 2026 at the earliest and how the voices of disabled people in #Newcastle can be heard I am meeting local disabled groups to understand the impact of changes to PIP and support into work Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1905554217504219575
Extremely concerned about the possibility of job losses at Sky customer service centre in Newcastle.
Extremely concerned about the possibility of job losses at Sky customer service centre in Newcastle. I have been in contact with Sky and will be speaking to them as soon as possible. P lease get in touch if you are a constituent and are affected For more information: https://news.sky.com/story/sky-announces-2-000-jobs-at-risk-at-its-customer-service-centres-13336658
Harmful social media algorithms can drive the adoption of extremist and misogynistic views
The House of Commons Science, Innovation & Technology committee enquiry into harmful social media algorithms has heard how they can drive the adoption of extremist and misogynistic views as the show Adolescence highlights. I asked if and how the Online Safety Act gave Ofcom the power to address that. Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1905183242044477477