Lovely to join Revd Neil Heslop, parishioners and friends of The Holy Saviour Sugley Church in Lemington for their Summer Fayre
Lovely to join Revd Neil Heslop, parishioners and friends of The Holy Saviour Sugley Church in Lemington for their Summer Fayre. Big thanks to all who volunteered, baked and donated, including Lemington ‘Lemons’ Scouts who ran the Tombola (and I walked away with two prizes!)
One year ago the People of Newcastle Central & West elected me to be their MP, an incredible privilege for which I am deeply grateful And what has been done since by Labour
A year ago today the people of Newcastle Central and West elected me to be their MP, an incredible privilege for which I am deeply grateful. Here are just some of the things the Labour government has done for working people since then.
Individual Issues raised by constituents June 2025
Policy Issues raised by constituents June 2025
Great to welcome more Geordies to Westminster – Excelsior Academy students!
Great to welcome more Geordies to Westminster! Brilliant visit from staff and students at Excelsior Academy this week. We had a lively Q&A where they asked me about everything from underage smoking to litter on our streets. I shared my 15-point plan for tackling rubbish!
My statement on how I am voting on the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill :
My statement on how I am voting on the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill : https://x.com/i/status/1940107000374812781
The North East has the highest disability rate in England: 31%, with 27% in poverty – the new benefits system must reflect Labour values and disabled voices
The North East has the highest disability rate in England: 31%, with 27% in poverty. We need welfare reform that reflects Labour values and disabled voices. I asked the Secretary of State how co-producing the new system with disability groups will ensure fairness—and how North East voices will be heard. Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1939726026080141743 […]
My statement on the Welfare Reform Bill
My statement on the Welfare Reform Bill:
Great to see Newcastle’s African diaspora football in Blakelaw
Who would have thought the Africa Cup of Nations would have a Blakelaw Edition? Great to see Newcastle’s African diaspora come together to play some fantastic football. A late injury meant the result was a draw between Ivory Coast and Eritrea – wishing the players a quick recovery.
Informative and enjoyable vist to Sutherland Court Care Home
Following Care Home Week it was great to discuss the longstanding service of carers, carers’ pay, and tour the facilities at Sutherland Court Care Home im Fenham. I enjoyed taking part in the residents’ weekly hymn group too!