Chi pays tribute to Bangladeshi constituents on anniversary of War of Liberation
Chi was invited to contribute to a Voice for Global Bangladeshis event marking the contribution of Bangladeshi’s in the UK to the War of Liberation 50 years ago. She highlighted Ahmed Kutub and Abu Lais, who both lived in Newcastle Central
Science and tech can improve our lives: unleash British innovation
A quick note on Science in the #SpringBudget – lots of talk, no (constructive) action The Chancellor backtracked on tax credits for overseas R&D. In Autumn budget, he said that govt would ‘refocus the reliefs towards #innovation in the UK’, now he plans to legislate so that overseas R&D spend can still qualify for tax […]
Post Office Horizon Scandal
Compensation will make some amends for one of greatest miscarriages of justice this country has seen. Speed is vital for the compensation of the postmasters, every day delayed compounds the injustice. I asked the Minister to give a timescale for compensation #PostOfficeScandal House of Commons video: https://twitter.com/i/status/1506556368177795075 HANSARD: Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) […]
Child Q was a victim of racialised, intimate degradation
Child Q was a victim of racialised, intimate degradation. Systemic, anti-black racism is manifested in the adultification of black children or seeing black men as more likely to be criminal, the Govt appears happy to tolerate this, refusing to say what action it will take. Child Q was a victim of racialised, intimate degradation. Systemic, […]
Newcastle needs affordable and accessible bus services now – not the cuts we are seeing
Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (Lab) What steps he is taking to improve the (a) quality and (b) affordability of bus services in Newcastle as part of the Government’s levelling-up agenda. (906118) HANSARD: https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2022-03-17/debates/1E241FAD-5654-402D-A67E-8F1B64FF8B56/LevellingUpBusServicesInNewcastle#contribution-3A4F60A5-8675-407F-AE7E-E6322B809267 Chi Onwurah The levelling-up White Paper promises to bring local public transport connectivity closer to London standards by 2030—so not as […]
Admin Assistant trainee – paid job opportunity – £19,500 annual salary (click for full details) – closing date has been extended to Thursday 31st March
Admin Assistant trainee We are seeking to appoint an administration assistant trainee in the busy constituency office of Chi Onwurah, Labour Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central constituency. On the job training will be provided during the one year traineeship which will give you knowledge and skills alongside solid work experience to move […]
I spoke for many in condemning the horrific massacre of 81 people in SaudiArabia
I spoke for many Newcastle Central constituents & NUFC fans in condemning the horrific massacre of 81 people in #SaudiArabia. Fans have no control over the ownership of clubs, but the govt has control & influence on who it trades with. I asked how govt would use their influence. View Parliament TV: https://twitter.com/ChiOnwurah/status/1503419952795160581?cxt=HHwWisC4qemenN0pAAAA HANSARD […]
Dear Newcastle March 11th 2022
War in Ukraine As a country and a region we have faced many challenges since I entered Parliament in 2010 – cruel austerity cuts, a global pandemic, a cost of living crisis. But in the last month we have seen the threat of war in Europe become a terrible reality in Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked and […]
Individual Issues raised by constituents JANUARY 2022
Covid19 Individual Issues details raised by constituents JANUARY 2022
