Warm Homes local grant scheme making a big difference in West Denton
Great to visit constituents in West Denton enjoying better heating and warmth this winter, and doubled energy efficiency with the Warm Homes Local Grant scheme, installed by Thrift Energy Find out more here: http://warmworks.co.uk/our-work/newcastle-warm-homes-local-grant/
Leasehold reform – why its needed
I strongly welcome this Labour Government’s action to free so many of my constituents from the feudal injustice of leasehold. What is leasehold reform and why does it matter? : https://x.com/i/status/2016559949539660063 Earlier I asked what hope I can offer constituents who still cannot extend their lease or buy their freehold because of the Mary Magdalene […]
Housing in Newcastle is the number one issue so I welcome the government’s new planning framework
After 14 years of neglect, indifference and downright obstruction by the Tories, housing in Newcastle is the number one issue so I welcome the government’s new planning framework I asked what the government will do to ensure housing is high quality, with the infrastructure constituents need Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1867257196829974920
Tory Mortgage Bombshell
A Labour government with Keir_Starmer as Prime Minister, would make support for mortgage holders mandatory, fix the housing crisis by getting Britain building, and secure our economy to bring prices down. Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (Lab) The typical household’s mortgage payments have risen threefold in the last two years, yet in the north-east […]
We need to create a culture of innovation in the UK so that we can all benefit from sustainable prosperity and growth
At Google (@Theteamatx) in Silicon Valley to see the radical tech they are developing to solve some of the world's hardest problems. We discussed how @UKLabour can create a culture of innovation in the UK so that we can all benefit from sustainable prosperity and growth. pic.twitter.com/PvRXCMeRPP — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) May 30, 2023 […]
Government science spending favours London and the South East – so our Regions miss out!
At @SciTechgovuk Qs, I asked the SoS if the Tories were counting Horizon replacement money as new British science spending. She didn't know the answer. But whilst the Tories cook the books on science our regional powerhouses miss out. It's not levelling up, it’s holding back! pic.twitter.com/H6YgzziFtE — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) May 3, 2023 […]
Mortgage hike with Tories – But grow the economy with Labour’s Plan
Seven ways Labour will grow Britain’s economy???? pic.twitter.com/COA4gQimmh — Rachel Reeves (@RachelReevesMP) November 16, 2022 Under the Tories families in the North East face paying £301 a month more for their mortgages. Labour has a plan to secure our economy and get it growing again, powered by the talent and effort of millions of […]
Government fails to fund repairs for social housing after Storm Arwen
Many constituents contacted me about #StormArwen & delays in repairs. Government admit they provided no extra funds to maintain housing standards in the face of unprecedented storm damage, after 12 yrs of austerity. They’re not fixing the roof when the sun shines, just selling it off! HANSARD: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2022-06-06/13113
Rogue Builders
Domestic Building Works (Consumer Protection) Bill Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (Lab) I congratulate the hon. Member for Wyre Forest (Mark Garnier) on bringing forward the Bill. I very much join him in his opening tribute to the building trades, which are not always as much valued or appreciated as they should be. […]
Chi Responds to Minister on Asylum Seeker Housing Conditions
Chi has written again to Minister Chris Philp on the conditions of Mears housing. She wrote in June following issues raised by a consituent (https://chionwurahmp.com/2021/07/chi-writes-to-minister-on-poor-housing- conditions-for-asylum-seekers/), yet the answers she received were not satisfactory. She has written to press the Minister further, full letter here: ReplytoCPHilpMearshousingquestions This is the response from the Minister, to Chi’s […]