Calling for a ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements
Together with almost 140 fellow Labour MPs I have written to the Foreign Secretary calling for a ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements. We are deeply concerned by the rise in settler violence and the Israeli Government use of settlement expansion to prevent a 2 state solution
Volunteers Week
This Volunteers Week We celebrate the thousands of volunteers across Newcastle who make such a difference every day. T Thank you to everyone whose dedication makes our city a fairer, kinder and more connected place.
10 million free breakfasts for primary school children
No child deserves to go to school hungry. That is why I am proud that this Labour Government has provided 10 million free breakfasts to primary school children, improving nutrition and cutting the cost of living for my constituents in Newcastle Central and West.
Newcastle College Final Degree Art Show in the Contemporary Art Gallery situated on High Bridge
Fantastic to visit the Newcastle College Final Degree Art Show in the Contemporary Art Gallery situated on High Bridge. A brilliant array of fine art, ceramics and digital work on display, looking ahead to a bright future for Newcastle’s vibrant creative industries.
Trade Union membership is increasing – it pays to be a trade union member
BREAKING 🚨| The number of people in a union in the UK has GROWN by 192,000 – to 6.6 million. There has never been a more important time to be a member of a union. When unions do well, working people do well. It pays to be in a union. Five reasons to should join […]
Tell me about your bus issues in Newcastle Central and West
Buses are crucial across Newcastle, but too many people are facing delays, cancellations and poor journeys. I want to improve connections across our city. Tell me which routes are letting you down and I’ll work with bus companies to make things better. Chi video: https://x.com/i/status/2060393550102098265
My response to Tony Blair’s essay
Sir Tony Blair Essay Response Final for website May 2026
New flexible courses designed to help working people upskill and retrain
Thanks to Newcastle University, Northumbria University and this Labour government, new flexible courses designed to help working people upskill and retrain while balancing busy lives are coming to Newcastle Central and West Find out what it could mean for you: http://gov.uk/government/publications/lifelong-learning-entitlement-lle-overview/lifelong-learning-entitlement-overview
The Reading Agency’s Quick Reads
This National Year of Reading I’m proud to support The Reading Agency’s Quick Reads, helping adults build confidence and reconnect with reading through short, accessible books. Everyone should have access to the life-changing benefits of reading!
Free bus travel for all children in August
To add to the support we’ve already put in, we’re making sure all children in England can travel free on buses in August.