Dear Newcastle February 2025 Newsletter
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Great to learn about the progress of the Tyne Bridge restoration led by Newcastle City Council with The Esh Group
Great to learn about the progress of the Tyne Bridge restoration led by Newcastle City Council with The Esh Group – to see examples of the steelwork – and the social value it brings to Newcastle through apprenticeships, school engagement, fundraising and more. More information on whats happening: https://tynebridge.org/information-hub
Newcastle constituents voice their experiences and ideas to input into Labour’s 10 Year Health Plan. Have your say: http://Change.NHS.uk
After years of decline under the Tories, the NHS needs to change. I invited Newcastle Central and West constituents to the Central Library to hear their experiences and ideas as input to Labour’s 10 Year Health Plan for an NHS fit for the future. Have your say: http://Change.NHS.uk
Debt suppresses opportunities for Africans in their own countries, contributing to increased migration
As Chair All Party Parliamentary Group on Africa I’ve noted with concern the language around migration. I spoke in debate on debt cancellation for low-income countries to highlight how debt suppresses opportunities for Africans in their own countries, contributing to increased migration Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1887788165408203001 Low-income Countries: Debt Cancellation Chi Onwurah I thank my hon. […]
Inequality – working class graduates are less likely to complete an internship than their wealthier peers
The Sutton Trust report shows internships are critical for career entry. Yet working class graduates are 20% less likely to complete an internship than their wealthier peers. I asked the Minister to ensure that career success is based on hard work and talent, not parents’ social networks Parliament TV : https://x.com/i/status/1887410936845156556
Individual Issues raised by constituents January 2025
Policy Issues raised by constituents January 2025
Fascinating discussions with experts at the forefront of AI in health systems at the Global AI Conference of NHS Enhgland and the Royal College of Radiologists
Fascinating discussions with experts at the forefront of AI in health systems at the NHS and Royal College of Radiologists Global AI Conference AI has innovative uses in radiology & oncology, and the ability to transform the future of healthcare.
Meeting with our Police & Crime Commissioner to discuss child sexual exploitation, knife crime and anti-social behaviour
I met with our Police & Crime Commissioner for Northumbria, Susan Dungworth, to discuss child sexual exploitation, knife crime and anti-social behaviour. Every week, constituents write to me about crime blighting our communities. I welcome the additional funding for safer streets in Newcastle announced last Friday. Full Report: https://northeastbylines.co.uk/region/tyneside/grooming-and-anti-social-behaviour-on-the-agenda-as-chi-onwurah-mp-meets-with-police-and-crime-commissioner/
Have your say on the Government’s proposed 10 Year Health Plan to help build a health service
Have your say on the Government’s proposed 10 Year Health Plan to help build a health service. Saturday 8th February 2025 11:30am – 1pm RSVP annemarie.burke@parliament.uk by Wednesday 5th February 2025. Central Newcastle location will be advised once you have registered.