My Statement and actions following on Newcastle United’s magnificent Carabao Cup Win

Constituents are fearful of changes to the benefits system, so I asked the Secretary of State what new support will be available for disabled people in Newcastle

After 14 years of Tory neglect, my constituents are vulnerable and fearful of changes to the benefits system. I asked the Secretary of State to outline the new support which will be available for disabled people in Newcatsle Central and West as a result of the Welfare Reform Bill.
Monday was Epilepsy Purple Day and I want to show my support for this year’s theme of StandUpToSeizures

Monday was Epilepsy Purple Day and I want to show my support for this year’s theme of StandUpToSeizures and raise awareness for the 630,000 people in the UK who have epilepsy. For more epilepsy informayion contact The Epilepsy Society at http://epilepsysociety.org.uk
NHS waiting times have fallen for five months in a row – more money being put into the NHS, but Tories and Reform voted against!

Under this Labour Government, NHS waiting times have fallen for five months in a row. Labour is putting more money into our public services to reduce waiting times for GP appointments in Newcastle and the rest of the country. The Tories and Reform voted against it!
Newcastle United 2024/25 CARABAO CUP WINNERS – It is the Toon’s time – Howay the lads!

I am just overwhelmed with admiration and gratitude for the team’s performance last night, through talent and determination they overturned decades of disappointment to light Wembley with Geordie Joy. They went in the underdogs, but they were the masters on the night and they should know that the impact of their win will be felt […]
Labour’s Crime and Policing Bill will target antisocial behaviour and put law & order back at the heart of our communities

I’m proud to have voted for Labour’s Crime and Policing Bill which tackles antisocial behaviour and put law and order back at the heart of our communities. Video: https://x.com/i/status/1900592913983123612
Labour’s record investment in Defence will see more opportunities for British manufacturing.

I visited Supacat Ltd to see the brilliant British engineering and technology which helps to keep our troops safe in all terrains I even test drove one of the vehicles myself! Labour’s record investment in Defence will see more opportunities for British manufacturing.
I voted for the Employment Rights Bill the biggest upgrade to rights at work in a generation – the Tories voted against!

I voted for the employment rights bill which is the biggest upgrade to rights at work in a generation. ✅Day One Rights ✅Strengthening sick pay ✅Banning Fire & Rehire and exploitative zero-hours contracts Labour will make work pay. Only Labour supports employment rights!
Great pleasure to meet up with the group at the Jazz North Boot Camp for Girls & the next generation of North East Leaders

At the Glass House I met up with group attending the Jazz North Boot Camp for Girls and the next generation of North East leaders
British Science Week with local school children – celebrating Science at the Life Centre for its 25th birthday

Fabulous to speak to school children about British Science Week, meet Luma the snail, and begin the celebrations of Science at the Life Centre for its 25th birthday! The Life Centre engages children across the North East helping them to discover amazing things about science, and have loads of fun doing it