Some good news – in case you missed it!
Fabulous to visit Scotswood Community Garden
Fabulous to visit Scotswood Community Garden on Apple Day with gardening, Face painting, story telling, local groups, lots wildlife, jams, crafts and, of course, apples galore!
Real pleasure and privilege to join Catherine McKinnell MP at Newcastle Reform Synagogue for Shabbat at this difficult time Jewish community
Real pleasure and privilege to join Catherine McKinnell MP at Newcastle Reform Synagogue for Shabbat and a lovely Bar Mitzvah. I stand with Newcastle’s Jewish community at this difficult time, celebrating their vibrant contribution to our great city and their right to security and respect
West Denton Community Church – Cafe Connect
Lovely morning at Connect – free tea, coffee & cake every Wednesday! Great to chat with residents from West Denton & Chapel Park about local issues, and celebrate a 90th birthday! 🎂 Thanks for the warm welcome!
Labour is securing Newcastle’s future – starting with our roads
Labour is securing Newcastle‘s future – starting with our roads. We’re investing £50m into our highways network, with £1m to fix some of the worst-hit streets: Scotswood Road, Tyne View and Drumsheugh Place – it’ll make a real difference to Newcastle drivers.
Horrified to hear of Manchester Synagogue attack on Yom Kippur
Horrified to hear of Manchester Synagogue attack on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish year. My thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones and the emergency services. I have asked Northumbria Police to update me on how they ensure the safety of our Jewish residents Standing strong with our Jewish community in […]
Great to speak with Dementia UK, Cancer Research UK, Prostate UK and MCS Foundation at the Labour Conference this year
Great to speak with Dementia UK, Cancer Research UK, Prostate UK and MCS Foundation at the Labour Conference this year – as requested by my constituents in Newcastle ! The fantastic work of these organisations makes a real difference to people every day. Grateful for the chance to listen and learn. […]
Elswick to receive £20 million as part of Government’s Plan for Neighbourhoods
Pride in Place funding for Newcastle communities
This Government is giving communities in Newcastle Central & West real power to decide how best to restore pride in their neighbourhoods. From saving pubs to blocking unwanted shops, the Pride in Place programme puts local people in charge of renewal – not decline.
I have joined over 80 MPs in signing a letter urging the Foreign Secretary to protect the Global Sumud Flotilla aid mission to Gaza
I have joined over 80 MPs in signing a letter by Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP urging the Foreign Secretary to ensure no harm comes to those aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla aid mission to Gaza.