Open Meeting for any Students in Newcastle Central
Newcastle Central students! I want to hear about how the pandemic has impacted you and what support you need. Join me (digitally) on 25th March at 5PM if you are a student living in Newcastle Central. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2zd5c4pu
Covid jab at the Eagles Arena.
Chi receives jab her at the Eagles Arena. Today Chi Onwurah, MP for Newcastle Central, took her turn to receive the covid19 vaccination at the Eagles Arena in Newcastle. Chi was able at a social distance to meet the Clinical Director, NHS and Tyne and Wear Fire Service staff, as well as many of […]
Special online surgery with the Police &Crime Commissioner for Northumbria
I’m holding a special online surgery with @NorthumbriaPCCon 19th March – to book a private slot please email: enquiries@northumbria-pcc.go.uk
Remembering #SarahEverard her family & loves ones. And all the women who walk in fear.
Remembering #SarahEverard her family & loves ones. And all the women who walk in fear. #ReclaimTheseStreets #ReclaimTheNight
Dear Newcastle March 2021
Dear Newcastle March 2021 This lockdown feels longer and harder. Perhaps it is the short days, perhaps it is the lack of certainty as to how we will get out of it, or the lack of support for so many business and individuals impacted or isolating. But we are making progress and there is hope! […]
International Womens Day
For #InternationalWomensDay I’ve written for @politicshome why increasing women representation must be at the heart of our STEM education, employment practices, policy development and digital economy if we are to thrive #WomenInSTEM #ChooseToChallenge https://www.politicshome.com/thehouse/article/women-are-still-an-afterthought-in-stem
Press release:- Newcastle MP demands the Chancellor use the budget to close gaps in support.
Ahead of Wednesdays budget Newcastle Central MP Chi Onwurah has written to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak to demand action over those excluded from covid-19 support. On February 13th Chi held a digital town hall in Newcastle Central for businesses and constituents who have not been able to access the support they needed. Chi said “At […]
Press Release: Labour demand Government do more to keep forces strength up in Newcastle Central
Following a leaked Ministry of Defence report last weekend that showed 32 of 33 infantry battalions are dangerously short of battle-ready personnel, Labour are demanding the Government to do more safeguard the strength of Britain’s full-time forces. Labour is planning to use the Armed Forces Bill, debated in the Commons last Monday [8 February], to […]
Dear Newcastle February 2021
A month in and 2021 is proving hard going – fortunately there is also hope for the spring with the rollout of the vaccine. The UK passed the terrible milestone of 100,000 deaths from Covid19, a statistic that hides immeasurable suffering, grief and loss. Over the past few months we have cycled through tiers, lockdowns […]
Press Release: Secretary of State for Business accuses Shadow Minister of living in a parallel universe for calling on the Government to protect UK the future of scientific research
Today at Business Questions Shadow Science Minister Chi Onwurah highlighted the concerning impact the pandemic has had on the future of UKs world leading science and research base. Chi said “we are all grateful to Britain’s world leading scientists blazing a trail of hope in this terrible pandemic. But how is Government protecting sciences future? […]