UK Government: There must be no forcible transfer of civilians within or out of Gaza & no reduction in the territory of the Gaza Strip & an immediate ceasefire
“Deeply concerned by reports suggesting that people won’t be able to return to their homes in Northern Gaza. “We are clear that there must be no forcible transfer of civilians within or out of Gaza. “There must also be no reduction in the territory of the Gaza Strip. “The UK wants an immediate ceasefire that […]
These fantastic Fans Supporting Foodbanks tee shirts are on sale to support NUFC Foodbank this winter.

These fantastic Fans Supporting Foodbanks Tee Shirts are on sale to support NUFC Foodbank this winter. Check them out http://shop.newcastlefoodbank.org
Remembering everyone from Newcastle Central & West who served in the Armed Forces, those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and those constituents serving today

I placed a cross in the Parliament Constituency Garden of Remembrance in honour of all from Newcastle Central and West who served in the Armed Forces, those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and for my constituents serving today.
Labour will support Britain’s Farmers and strengthen our food security

Labour will support Britain’s Farmers and strengthen our food security
Gaza is a humanitarian catastrophe and the Knesset just voted to make it worse

Chi again raised in Parliament the desperate plight of the people in Gaza stating: “Gaza is a humanitarian catastrophe and the Knesset just voted to make it worse. Without UNRWA millions of Palestinians will lose vital food, medicine and more. “That 90% of the Knesset voted for this is an indictment of them and shows […]
Black History is not just for October – it’s all year round!

Black History Month ends today and I’ve enjoyed speaking about the importance of celebrating black history, and on my own journey through engineering and politics. Black History is not just for October – it’s all year round!
I welcome the Chancellor’s commitment to protect core research funding – as well as support for R&D in high-tech industries

I welcome the Chancellor’s commitment to protect core research funding as well as support for R&D in high-tech industries like aerospace automotive and clean energy As Chair of the House of Commons SITC (Science Innovation Technology Committee) I look forward to deep dive Budget analysis with George Freeman MP and the whole committee Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1851672140807848126
First female Chancellor of the Exchequer to delivers a real Labour Budget for working people

It was a real pleasure and privilege to sit behind my Right Honourable Friend Rachel Reeves MP as she made history: the first female Chancellor of the Exchequer to deliver a British budget, ever. And it’s a real Labour Budget for working people! More teachers in our schools. More appointments in our NHS. More homes […]
A Budget to fix our economy, prioritise growth, and delivery for working people.

Labour’s first budget in government will be delivered today. It is time to fix our economy, prioritise growth, and delivery for working people.
Banning the UN agency that supports Palestinian refugees is reprehensible.

The Israeli parliament’s decision to ban the UN agency that supports Palestinian refugees is reprehensible. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is already horrific and, as the Prime Minister states, Israel has a duty to ensure aid reaches civilians in Gaza.