The full text of the speech can be found here.
Chi demands end to Universal Credit Prescription Nightmare
Chi Onwurah MP for Newcastle Central has been demanding changes to Universal Credit (UC) to ensure claimants can have the free prescriptions to which they are entitled for over three years now. She has again written to the Secretary of…
We need to come together for all our futures
In the #Brexit debate I wanted to make my speech less divisive than the times we live in. #Newcastle, like the UK, is divided but we need to come together for all our futures
North East manufacturing supply chains – depend on our being part of EU #CustomsUnion
I told the Minister North East manufacturing supply chains – and jobs! – depend on our being part of EU #CustomsUnion He claimed it’s May’s botched deal or no deal but we say British people deserve better than that:
How I plan to vote on the Brexit deal and why
This article was originally published in the New Statesman on November 21st 2018. “I always voted Labour. So did my mam and dad. But I can’t vote Labour now.” “Why?” “You’re going to stop Brexit aren’t you?” I was on…
I asked the Minister why bus travel is so expensive under her Government
It costs me more to get a bus a few stops up the West Road in #Newcastlethan it does to get across the whole of London. I asked the Minister why bus travel is so expensive under her Government
Chi celebrates 100 years of women in Parliament
Chi Onwurah MP for Newcastle Central said: ‘It is a huge privilege and honour to be in Parliament representing Newcastle Central and celebrating 100 years of women in Parliament. “But there is still much more to be done before…
Job vacancy: Parliamentary Assistant/Senior Parliamentary Assistant
Details Job Title: Parliamentary Assistant/Senior Parliamentary Assistant Closing Date: Midday, 5 December 2018 Location: London Salary: Based on experience, in line with IPSA payscales Job Description Chi Onwurah MP is looking for a full-time Parliamentary Assistant. This is a demanding…
BREXIT chaos is impacting North East businesses
#Brexitchaos is impacting North East businesses – our start-ups & small businesses need guidance but the Minister seemed to think Government has it all under control!!!!
Secretary of State responds to Chi on the ownership of Newcastle United FC
Newcastle Central MP Chi Onwurah has today received a response from the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to her letter regarding the ownership of Newcastle United Football Club. Chi’s letter raised key questions about the financial…