Dear Newcastle September 2025 Newsletter
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Great to visit Northumbria University’s North East Space Skills and Technology Centre
Great to visit Northumbria University’s North East Space Skills and Technology Centre (NESST) site to discuss the construction process, visions for the building and new Geospatial & Satellite Engineering degrees in Newcastle. A brilliant step forward for space innovation in the North East.
The Armed Forces recruit more young people from the North East than from any other region, yet the North East receives the least MoD spending
The North East proudly sends more young people into the Armed Forces than any other region, yet receives the least MoD spending. I secured a meeting with the Minister to push for a Defence Growth Deal and ensure our advanced manufacturing sector gets the backing it deserves. Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1965099869082996895
Breakfast Clubs make a real difference in Newcastle
It was a real inspiration to talk to the staff and children at Our Lady & St Anne’s Catholic Primary School, hear about the difference the breakfast club makes and see the range of breakfasts on offer for free. Children are starting the day nourished, focused, and ready to learn.
In a Debate on Pavement Parking, I emphasised that all pavements should be for pedestrians to walk and wheel safely on.
In a Westminster Hall Debate on Pavement Parking, I emphasised that all pavements should be for pedestrians to walk and wheel safely. Many Newcastle streets were designed before multi-car households so consistent regulation and better public transport must part of the solution Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1963633279275327854
Fantastic day for the Great North Run
Fantastic day for the Great North Run in the greatest city on earth Good luck to everyone
Individual Issues raised by constituents August 2025
Policy Issues raised by constituents August 2025
Job vacancy: Admin Assistant Trainee Salary: £23,810 Length of Contract: 18 months
Closing Date: 5 September 2025 Job Title: Admin Assistant Trainee Working For: Chi Onwurah MP (Newcastle upon Tyne Central & West) Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Salary: £23,810 Length of Contract: 18 months Job Details We are seeking to appoint an administration assistant trainee in the busy constituency office of Chi Onwurah, Labour Member of Parliament […]
Great visit to Warburtons at the Newburn Industrial Estate in Lemington
Great visit to Warburtons at the Newburn Industrial Estate in Lemington to see how they’re integrating innovation into their gluten-free production line – producing 180,000 loaves a week for the UK and Dubai. They’re also investing £11 million to make the site 38% more energy efficient.