Will the commitment to fully implement Northern Powerhouse Rail would last?
As the birthplace of British Railways, #Newcastle bid to be the home of Great British Railways – but the Tories are now delaying it. I asked if the last PMs commitment to fully implement Northern Powerhouse Rail would last pic.twitter.com/sJsLQ298ME — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) October 24, 2022 As the birthplace of British Railways, Newcastle […]
The British public deserve a proper say on the country’s future.
After 12 years of Tory failure, the people of Newcastle deserve so much better than a revolving door of Conservative chaos. The British public deserve a proper say on the country’s future. We need a #GeneralElectionNow. My statement on the PM’s resignation:
Bus passengers rightly complained about atrocious levels of services
#NewcastleCentral #bus passengers have complained to me about atrocious levels of services eg elderly & frail forced to wait for hours at bus stops without info. I asked the Transport Secretary to meet me to sort it out – she agreed & I will be looking for your views to pass on. pic.twitter.com/4LC6C6uH55 — Chi […]
It does not take courage to crash the economy, it takes reckless arrogance and a disregard for ordinary people’s working lives.
.@PennyMordaunt said the PM has shown courage. It does not take courage to crash the economy, it takes reckless arrogance and a disregard for ordinary people's working lives. Restoring economic credibility will take a @UKLabour Government! pic.twitter.com/BQ5uaAOlM6 — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) October 17, 2022 Penny Mordaunt said the PM has shown courage. It does […]
Chair of Tesco: ” there’s only one Team on the field
Changing the Chancellor won’t undo the damage done by Truss and Kwarteng to the people of Newcastle. Thousands of my constituents don’t know how they will pay their bills or mortgages We don’t just need a change in Chancellor, we need a change in government. Seriously? I mean do they really think anyone will […]
Dear Newcastle – October Newsletter 2022
My latest Dear Newcastle Constituency Report is now up, check out what I’ve been up to and who I’ve been meeting as your MP – in Newcastle, in Parliament and online. Read the full Newsletter at: https://chionwurahmp.com/wp-content/uploads/Dear-Newcastle-October-3.pdf
The UK has a world-beating science base – but The Tories don’t take science seriously
The Tories don’t take science seriously. I wish the new Science Minister well in her new position but the problem is the Tories just aren’t serious about science. We have had: 7⃣ Changes of Minister in 4 years 3⃣ Months without replacing the Science Minister position The Government’s record on science speaks for itself 🧵 […]
If you live in Newcastle Central I want to hear your Stoma Story
On Stoma Awareness Day I want to hear your Stoma Stories I’m holding a special debate in Parliament on the hidden epidemic of bowel disease in the North East. If you live in Newcastle Central & have a stoma, I’d like to hear your experiences. Email me on: chi.onwurah.mp@parliament.uk
Dear Newcastle – the August – September Newsletter 2022
My latest Dear Newcastle Constituency Report is now up, check out what I’ve been up to and who I’ve been meeting as your MP – in Newcastle, in Parliament and online. Read the full Newsletter at: https://chionwurahmp.com/wp-content/uploads/Dear-Newcastle-September.pdf
Liz Truss must recall Parliament now
Liz Truss must recall Parliament now. The Bank of England has had to take emergency measures to save the economy. Truss and Kwarteng’s hard right budget has put our country at risk. She must be held accountable. If you’re a pensioner worried about the cost of living, a working family seeing your mortgage costs going […]