Munich Security Conference
I’m at the Munich Security Conference, as Chair of the House of commons Science Innovation and Technology Committee I need to follow the impact of science and tech on security and vice versa. Innovation is happening so fast raising questions of tech sovereignty, defence investment, procurement and our values! Chi’s video https://x.com/i/status/2022335749375291520
International Day of Women & Girls in Science
It was International Day of Women & Girls in Science on Tuesday this week. I spoke with Emily Warner at The Pharmacist about the importance of supporting and championing more women and girls into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
IndividuaI Issues raised by constituents January 2026
Policy Issues raised by constituents January 2026
New green energy supply chains need to deliver good, well paid, unionised jobs for our Region
For more than a 100years North East workers have relied on well-paid jobs in coal, gas and oil Labour is creating new green energy jobs but business and workers need support to transition I asked the Minister how she’ll futureproof supply chains to deliver good, well paid, unionised jobs for our Region Parliament TV https://x.com/i/status/2021255020491026588
The Officers’ Training Corps at Northumbrian University
Inspiring to meet the women and men and the staff of Northumbrian University Officers’ Training Corps. The North East has a long and proud Army tradition and it was great to see young people gaining confidence and leadership skills as well as First Aid, fitness and map reading.
Vile words about children – recently added to an old photo post of school children
A couple of years ago, I posted a photo of me with the children of a school in my constituency on Facebook, receiving nothing but likes and heart reactions. How has this changed so much in such a short time? How has such divisiveness and hatred become so commonplace across social media platforms? Since when […]
Dear Newcastle February 2026
Dear Newcastle February 2026: Dear Newcastle February 2026
Supporting Medical Research Charities
Great to join AMRC which represents 150+ medical research charities powered by public generosity and investing £1.6bn in UK research in 2024 alone. Their patient‑focused innovation saves lives – including under-researched areas like mensuration!
More free breakfast clubs in Newcastle schools
Labour will support 2679 children in Central and West Newcastle with free breakfast clubs. I’ve spoken to Secretary of state for Education, Bridget Phillipson MP, about the impact of Labour’s rollout of breakfast clubs – how they boost attendance, attainment and life chances. That’s the difference Labour is making.