On the 73rd #NHSBirthday I pay tribute to #NHS staff
On the 73rd #NHSBirthday I pay tribute to #NHS staff. NHS staff in #Newcastle and across the country have gone through so much to keep us safe over the past 16 months, and we owe them an enormous debt of gratitude for delivering lifesaving work, even in the toughest times.
Chi writes to Premier League on transparency for NUFC takeover arbitration
Chi has written to Richard Masters, Chief Exec of the Premier League, asking for a more transparent process of arbitration for the proposed NUFC sale. Full copy here: Letter to RichardMasters NUFCtakeover
Chi writes to Minister on NUFC takeover arbitration transparency
Chi has written to Oliver Dowden, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, following requests from constituents and the NUFC supporters club, to ask him to support a transparent arbitration process for the proposed NUFC sale. Full copy here: DowdenLetterNUFCtakeover
Chi writes to Minister on poor housing conditions for asylum seekers
Chi has written to Minister Chris Philp, to address the poor state of asylum seeker housing in Newcastle, following an individual case raised that was raised with her. She is also having ongoing discussions with the housing providers directly.
Chi hails ‘huge victory’ on steel safeguards
Chi Onwurah MP hails ‘huge victory’ on steel safeguards Chi Onwurah has praised steel workers and manufacturers across the North East for helping to force a last-minute government u-turn on Wednesday over the removal of safeguard tariffs on cheap imports of steel. Based on recommendations from the independent Trade Remedies Authority, the government was set […]
Celebrating 100 years of the Tyne Bridge
Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (Lab) I beg to move, That this House has considered celebrating 100 years of the Tyne Bridge. It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger, and to share with you and the Minister the details of the celebration of our fantastic Tyne bridge. We often […]
The Government has no long-term plan for UK science
Chi Onwurah MP, Labour’s Shadow Science Minister, commenting on the announcement that the Government will establish a National Science and Technology Council, said: “Ministers have cut the budget for science this year leaving researchers and programmes in the lurch, and medical research charities have been left to fend for themselves during the pandemic. “More […]
Chi Signs Newcastle Council Letter on Tyne Bridge Repairs
Newcastle council have written to the government, supporting the bid for much needed repairs to the Tyne Bridge in time for the centenary of its construction, which Chi signed, the letter in full is here: Tyne Bridge letter Chi has won a debate on Wednesday the 23rd June on the centenary of the bridge
Debate in Parliament Celebrating 100 years of the Tyne Bridge
Chi holds debate in Parliament Celebrating 100 years of the Tyne Bridge Chi Onwurah, MP for Newcastle Central, has secured a Westminster Hall debate next Wednesday 23rd June on ‘Celebrating 100 years of the Tyne Bridge’ Chi said: “The Tyne Bridge will be 100 years old in 2028 “it is a very important part of […]
North East has huge health inequalities, it is important we are part of clinical trials for new treatments & medicines
The North East faces huge health inequalities, it is important we are part of clinical trials for new treatments & medicines. When I asked the Minister she claimed the govt are taking steps to ensure representative participation, particularly for areas with the greatest disease burden; yet when I asked how many patients were recruited from […]