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Tories continue to back dumping sewage

Under the Tories there have been Over 500 separate sewage dumps in Newcastle Central.  Yesterday UKLabour forced a vote on ending the Tory Sewage Scandal at no cost to households. Tory MPs voted against this,. So Tories are again supporting dumping sewage in our rivers and seas. I voted to end the Tory Sewage Scandal […]

Constituents & those with family & friends in Sudan

Constituents & those with family & friends in Sudan: Please ensure you register your presence by filling out this form: https://register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/sudan-20230422/register-your-presence-in-sudan-with-fcdo   It is important that you fill out one form for every British national.   My caseworkers are on standby email me at: CHI.ONWURAH.MP@PARLIAMENT.UK  

Better bus services for tomorrow, but tomorrow never comes — much like the buses

Again & again Tories promise better #BusServices tomorrow, but tomorrow never comes – much like the buses. I asked the Minister when he would deliver better buses for #Newcastle & hold bus companies to account for the atrocious level of service experienced by constituents. pic.twitter.com/lNJcIqIgb5 — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) April 21, 2023 Chi Onwurah […]

Prepayment meters – announcement does absolutely nothing to protect vulnerable

The experience of those on #PrePayment meters in #Newcastle is atrocious.@ofgem's announcement banning pre payment meters being installed for those over 85 years old does nothing for people below that age. I asked the SoS why he isn't protecting vulnerable people of all ages. pic.twitter.com/chBFeEXhUI — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) April 19, 2023   The […]

Dear Newcastle – Newsletter April 2023

My latest DearNewcastle Constituency Report is now up, check out what I’ve been up to & who I’ve been meeting as your MP – in Newcastle, UKParliament& online! OpenMP Read here  https://chionwurahmp.com/wp-content/uploads/Dear-Newcastle-April-2023-Final-1.pdf    

Home Office asylum questionnaire leaves North East refugees facing deportation

Newcastle charity warns Home Office asylum questionnaire leaves North East refugees facing deportation Newcastle-based Action Foundation and Labour’s Chi Onwurah have slammed the Home Office for demanding that refugees return a lengthy questionnaire within 20 working days Read full Newcastle Chronicle article: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/newcastle-charity-warns-home-office-26675913  

Side Gallery closure – so sad

I’m upset to hear of Sunday’s closure of the Side Gallery , which has documented marginalised people & landscapes in the North East through film & photography. I hope Side secures funding so that Geordies can continue to see our lives reflected and our stories told.