A warm welcome at the Christmas Coffee Morning in Westerhope Methodist Church

Thanks to everyone at Westerhope Methodist Church for the warm welcome, tea, tombola, jam and lively conversation on offer at their Christmas Coffee Morning last weekend. Great to meet the Revs Lyda Coulthard again.
To celebrate Small Business Saturday I visited Flowerzone in Westerhope

To celebrate Small Business Saturday, I visited Flowerzone in Westerhope, and saw their beautiful bouquets and arrangements. Small businesses are vital in Newcastle, contributing to our community and local economy. Be sure to support a small businesses near you!
Holy Saviour Sugley Christmas Fayre bringing so many of the local community together to enjoy Christmas cheer despite the wild weather

Lovely to see how Holy Saviour Sugley Christmas Fayre brought so many of the local community together to enjoy Christmas cheer despite the wild weather. Thanks to Revd Neil Heslop and everyone involved for a warm welcome!
Individual Issues raised by constituents October 2024

Policy Issues raised by constituents October 2024

Supporting Amnesty International and Human Rights

Supporting Amnesty International Attending the Parliamentary Human Rights Day event to celebrate human rights and the role they play in building a better future
Fantastic to visit, with Laura Willis of Newcastle Food Bank, the Chapel House Tesco’s Winter Food Collection

Fantastic to visit, with Laura Willis of Newcastle Food Bank, the Chapel House Tesco’s Winter Food Collection, supporting Fare Share & the Trussell Trust. Great to see Newcastle Central and West coming together as a community and helping those who face food poverty. Thank you to the volunteers and everyone who has donated.
Reclaim The Night

Fantastic to join so many women from across the region coming together in Newcastle City Centre to Reclaim The Night and demand an end to violence against women and girls. So empowering to march with so many strong, determined women! Thanks to the Northern TUC for organising the event.
My statement on how I voted on the Assisted Dying Bill

Many constituents asked me to speak in the debate on Assisted Dying. However 170 MPs asked to speak and there was only standing room in the Chamber. I followed the many excellent contributions on all sides but still voted in line with my statement below. My statement on how I voted on the Assisted Dying […]
Meeting up with RNIB – to pledge to stand up for blind and partially sighted people

Meeting up with RNIB – to pledge to stand up for blind and partially sighted people