Extremely concerned about the possibility of job losses at Sky customer service centre in Newcastle.
Extremely concerned about the possibility of job losses at Sky customer service centre in Newcastle. I have been in contact with Sky and will be speaking to them as soon as possible. P lease get in touch if you are a constituent and are affected For more information: https://news.sky.com/story/sky-announces-2-000-jobs-at-risk-at-its-customer-service-centres-13336658
Harmful social media algorithms can drive the adoption of extremist and misogynistic views
The House of Commons Science, Innovation & Technology committee enquiry into harmful social media algorithms has heard how they can drive the adoption of extremist and misogynistic views as the show Adolescence highlights. I asked if and how the Online Safety Act gave Ofcom the power to address that. Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1905183242044477477
Thanks to Newcstle University’s brilliant scientists for suggesting issues the Commons Committee on Science, Innovation and Technology to “put under the micorscope”
Thanks to Newcstle University for bringing together brilliant scientists to discuss what Commons Seclect Committee of Science, Innovation and Technology should “put under the micorscope”. They suggested enquiries should include: regional health inequality research, pseudo scientific health treatment, proving sustainability schemes, and more!
Fantastic to welcome staff and students from West Denton Primary School to Parliament
It was fantastic to welcome staff and students from West Denton Primary School to Parliament. The students had a tour of Parliament and asked me some great questions about everything that goes on in here. And we were all still celebrating the NUFC winning the Carabao Cup!
The Labour Government is investing £1.6 Billion in repairs roads and filling Potholes
The Labour Government is investing £1.6 Billion in repairs roads and filling Potholes. This will lead to better roads in Newcastle and across the country.
Getting Britain Building
Getting Britain Building
Great to visit Newcastle University’s Westgate Health Innovation Neighbourhood
Great to visit Newcastle University’s Westgate Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the old General Hospital site) to see their plans for a site with innovation, employment, people and sustainability at the heart. The Health Innovation Neighbourhood will include 1,200 new homes and at least one GP surgery, with local residents involved in planning.
Fantastic to learn about the work of the Teen Age Cancer Trust locally at the Freeman Hospital’s Northern Centre for Cancer
Fantastic to learn about the work of the Teen Age Cancer Trust locally at the Freeman Hospital’s Northern Centre for Cancer. Teenagers and young adults co-created https://tyar.org to explain the importance of including this age group in cancer research and their need for bespoke care.
Conflict in Gaza
Many people in Newcastle have contacted me horrified by the civilian death and suffering caused by the Israeli resumption of attacks on Gaza. I asked the Foreign Secretary what action the British Government will take in response to Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank. Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1902767235925676299
My Statement and actions following on Newcastle United’s magnificent Carabao Cup Win
