Tribute to Bishop of Newcastle Helen-Ann for her leadership in championing victims following Makin Review
Earlier I paid tribute to the Bishop of Newcastle Helen-Ann for her leadership in championing victims following Makin Review. I asked the Church Commissioners about the review’s implementation, resources for safeguarding, and whether the Church is focusing on victims, not the careers of clergy. Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1879943033304592519
Great to meet with Northumbria Students Union in Newcastle
Great to meet with Northumbria Students Union in Newcastle who care so much about those they represent. Also to learn more about issues that matter most to international students. Renters Rights, BusFares, International Education agents and English language requirements.
Elon Musk has no qualms about saying all kinds of things about the British – yet he seems reluctant to actually come and talk to us
Chi : “He (Elon Musk) has no qualms about using his platform to say all kinds of things about the British government and British society and yet he seems reluctant to actually come and talk to us where he can have his views explained.” https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/elon-musk-reluctant-talk-mps-34465346
Callerton Academy visit
Thankyou to Callerton Academy MPs (of their Student Parliament!) for a fab tour & introduction to many engaged and articulate students. I learnt some Mandarin and Spanish and saw them tackle physics and chemistry challenges, Newcastle’s future is safe in their hands
Labour’s Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill will protect children and ensure they can thrive
Innovation in the NHS
Last month’s Science Innovation & Technology committee brought festive cheer by hearing how science is helping eradicate diseases like cervical cancer. But experts said it could be difficult getting new treatments adopted by the NHS. I asked the Secretary of State how he would ensure innovation benefits British patients. Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1877037743571632554
Policy Issues raised by constituents November 2024
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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.