Season’s Greetings
The Changing Lives Christmas Meal at St Nicholas Cathedral showed the best of Newcastle

The Changing Lives Christmas Meal at Newcassle Cathedral showed the best of Newcatsle , with fab food by Oswin Ptojects Café 16. Thank you to all involved in helping people to rebuild their lives. I’m told no one in Newcastle should go without Christmas dinner this year.
Four years of Tory austerity halved the funding for Newcastle City Council so I welcome news of the Labour government’s increased funding

Four years of Tory austerity halved the funding for Newcatsle City Council which left businesses and families drowning in uncertainty so I welcome news of increased funding I asked if there was light at the end of the tunnel with reforms to let the North East build the economy and public services we choose Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1869427754313126320 […]
It’s really important to claim Pension Credit and to do so quickly before 21st December 2024

Find out if you or your loved ones or friends or neighbours are eligible via the Age UK or Government website. It may also ensure you or they become eligible for other benefits, such as help with health and housing costs👉http://tinyurl.com/Pension-Credit You can also check online at : https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit-calculator Visit the Age UK website: http://tinyurl.com/Pension-Credit […]
Clean Seas and Rivers – under the Tories people had to campaign for sewage-free waterways as if it was a privilege, not a right

I asked the Secretary of State for if, like me, he finds it amazing that under the Tories, people had to campaign for sewage-free waterways as if it was a privilege, not a right I was also keen to know how much profit was taken out by the water companies instead of being invested! Parliament […]
Great to join everyone at Elswick Pool and Gym for their Winter Festival and Family Fun Day

Great to join Santa, Northumbria Police Cadets, local councillors and so many members of the local community at Elswick Pool and Gym for their Winter Festival and Family Fun Day.
Housing in Newcastle is the number one issue so I welcome the government’s new planning framework

After 14 years of neglect, indifference and downright obstruction by the Tories, housing in Newcastle is the number one issue so I welcome the government’s new planning framework I asked what the government will do to ensure housing is high quality, with the infrastructure constituents need Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1867257196829974920
Everyturn Safe Haven mental health services at George Street Social

Fantastic to learn more about the mental health support services available at Everyturn Safe Haven at George Street Social . Improving mental health in Newcastle and ending the stigma associated with mental health issues is critical to our city’s wellbeing.
Great to visit Farne Primary School in Newbiggin Hall

Great to visit Farne Primary School in Newbiggin Hall, and discussion with the Headteacher on the educational challenges and opportunities facing the new Labour Government. It was fantastic to meet some of the enthusiastic students and dedicated teachers too!
Syria’s many ethnic, religious and political groups form a challenging pathway to a peaceful & inclusive society

The complexity of Syrian ethnic, religious and political groups makes the pathway to an inclusive Syria challenging. I asked the Government what steps the UK can take to bring together Syrian representatives to help enable them to build the peaceful, stable Syria we all wish to see. Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1866532143771361660