Thanks to Newcstle University’s brilliant scientists for suggesting issues the Commons Committee on Science, Innovation and Technology to “put under the micorscope”
Thanks to Newcstle University for bringing together brilliant scientists to discuss what Commons Seclect Committee of Science, Innovation and Technology should “put under the micorscope”. They suggested enquiries should include: regional health inequality research, pseudo scientific health treatment, proving sustainability schemes, and more!
Fantastic to welcome staff and students from West Denton Primary School to Parliament
It was fantastic to welcome staff and students from West Denton Primary School to Parliament. The students had a tour of Parliament and asked me some great questions about everything that goes on in here. And we were all still celebrating the NUFC winning the Carabao Cup!
The Labour Government is investing £1.6 Billion in repairs roads and filling Potholes
The Labour Government is investing £1.6 Billion in repairs roads and filling Potholes. This will lead to better roads in Newcastle and across the country.
Getting Britain Building
Getting Britain Building
Great to visit Newcastle University’s Westgate Health Innovation Neighbourhood
Great to visit Newcastle University’s Westgate Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the old General Hospital site) to see their plans for a site with innovation, employment, people and sustainability at the heart. The Health Innovation Neighbourhood will include 1,200 new homes and at least one GP surgery, with local residents involved in planning.
Fantastic to learn about the work of the Teen Age Cancer Trust locally at the Freeman Hospital’s Northern Centre for Cancer
Fantastic to learn about the work of the Teen Age Cancer Trust locally at the Freeman Hospital’s Northern Centre for Cancer. Teenagers and young adults co-created https://tyar.org to explain the importance of including this age group in cancer research and their need for bespoke care.
Conflict in Gaza
Many people in Newcastle have contacted me horrified by the civilian death and suffering caused by the Israeli resumption of attacks on Gaza. I asked the Foreign Secretary what action the British Government will take in response to Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank. Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1902767235925676299
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