We must stand by the people of Ukraine
In seeking to redraw the boundaries of Europe through bloodshed, Putin has attacked not only Ukraine but all of us, and we stand with Ukraine in standing for the rule of law. The actions we take against Russia need to reflect the gravity of their actions against Ukraine. Unfortunately, Boris Johnsons response to Keir Starmer […]
Prime Minister’s covid plan fails older & extremely vulnerable people, school children & working people
Chi Onwurah: This is a plan for living with covid that does not provide for older and extremely vulnerable people and which does not include schoolchildren, sick pay for working people or testing. Is this not a plan only in the same sense that the Prime Minister’s birthday was not a party? Though his response […]
No Government help for Family members in serious danger in Afghanistan
Dear Newcastle February 10th 2022
Chaos in Westminster as crises multiply Whilst covid cases numbers continue to be very high, hospitalisations and deaths appear to have peaked and it has been possible to reduce and remove some restrictions. However there is continued disruption particularly to school education and the NHS. It is very wrong to think that covid is over. […]
Individual Issues raised by constituents DECEMBER 2021
Covid19 Individual Issues details raised by constituents DECEMBER 2021
Policy Issues raised by constituents DECEMBER 2021
Covid-19 Policy Issues raised by constituents DECEMBER 2021
NHS waiting times
Increased #NHS waiting times leave my constituents frustrated and in agony, not knowing what is going to happen. Some are begging and borrowing to go private. Is this the plan for NHS? The Minister said he ‘understood’ the pain, but he had no plan! Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (Lab) These waiting times […]
Re-open the Leamside rail link
Re-opening the #LeamsideLine will help to open up our region, making it easier to travel between #Newcastle Washington & Country Durham. Greater connectivity can help us build the critical mass of energy, innovation and skills the #NorthEast needs to thrive! Parliament TV link: https://twitter.com/i/status/1491105396010131456 Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (Lab) I congratulate my hon. […]