I loved chatting with the Knitters, Movers and Shakers of Scotswood at Ballet Lorent in the John Marley Centre
I loved chatting with the Knitters, Movers and Shakers of Scotswood at Ballet Lorent in the John Marley Centre. Hearing how they combine fantastical knitted set design, community support, gossip, movement and advice. They can crochet, knit and sort out the world’s problems all at once!
Great to see the World Cancer Research Fund at Northumbria University
Great to see the World Cancer Research Fund at Northumbria University to discuss the importance of preventative research, their role in funding innovative studies and the vital part Newcastle facilities play in national cancer prevention efforts
Inspiring to meet volunteers at St Marys place, supporting homeless people ,based in the Newcastle Catholic Cathedral
Inspiring to meet volunteers at St Marys place, based in the Newcastle Catholic Cathedral where every Monday they cook and serve a hot meal for 20-60 homeless people! It was brilliant to see and hear how they have developed their service to help the community.
Great to meet student from St Pauls Primary School in Westgate
Great to meet student from St Pauls Primary School in Westgate and hear about their creative writing and photography project which resulted in a fabulous exhibition of their photos from Leazes Park. They also interrogated me on Government policies and their impact on the environment. […]
Inspiring to talk to the volunteers at Merton Lodge in Benwell
Inspiring to talk to the volunteers at Merton Lodge in Benwell, to hear how the community has come together following the tragedy at Violet Close and their plans to provide even more community activities and opportunities in the future – if they can find the funds!
I asked the Prime Minister if the recent big Trade Deals prove the UK, especially the North East, is a top investment destination
Labour has signed trade deals with India, the US and the EU— the Tories and Reform oppose. I asked the PM if this proves the UK, especially the North East, is a top investment destination. He said it’s clear others want to trade with us and the deals will benefit the region. Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1925454245370696029 […]
Chi Onwurah secures Government congratulations for Newcastle United Football Club’s Carabao Cup win
Israel needs to understand how the world views its actions in preventing aid into Gaza and starving the civilian population
We need Israel to understand how the world views its actions in preventing aid into Gaza and starving the civilian population. I welcome this act by the Government as a step in that direction. Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1924885156495585760
My debate follow up letter to Minister Hamish Falconer MP on support for people in the Occupied Palestinian Territories
As horrific suffering in Gaza continues and a whole population is on the brink of starvation I have written to the Minister to follow up on my debate on support for Palestinians and answer the question – in Whitehall and Newcastle , what can we do?
Northumbria University opening new Centre for Responsible AI – where tech serves people, not the other way around
Brilliant to speak Northumbria University at the opening of their new Centre for Responsible AI. It is great that Northumbria is helping shape a trusted AI future in Newcatsel and beyond —where tech serves people, not the other way around.