Policy Issues raised by constituents DECEMBER 2023

Everyone wins when we get more girls into STEM – here’s how we’d give them the opportunity

DAILY MIRROR article: Everyone wins when we get more girls into STEM – here’s how we’d give them the opportunity: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/everyone-wins-more-girls-stem-32140456?int_source=amp_continue_reading&int_medium=amp&int_campaign=continue_reading_button#amp-readmore-target
Newcastle GPs Community Health Services bus

Newcastle GPs COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES BUS: https://newcastle-gp-services.co.uk/community-health-services/
Boots’ decision to close its doors means Kenton residents are left with no chemist

Tyneside MP blasts Boots’ decision to close its doors as Kenton residents are left with no chemist: https://northeastbylines.co.uk/tyneside-mp-blasts-boots-decision-to-close-its-doors-as-kenton-residents-are-left-with-no-chemist/
Fantastic to visit St Paul’s School in Newcastle

This Valentines I’m joining Kim McGuinness in celebrating reasons we all LoveTheNorthEast

It’s the people who make the region. We’re famous for our warmth, friendliness and acceptance. But we’re also resilient, just look at what we’ve achieved despite years of not getting our fair share. Add that to our our cities, coast and countryside, our vibrant cultural scene,… pic.twitter.com/QCgDaqJcL2 — Kim McGuinness (@KiMcGuinness) February 14, 2024
Great to meet students from Sacred Heart in London to see La Bohème as part of the Royal Opera House National Create and Learn programme

As the Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Gtoup for Diversity, I’m pleased to see their commitment to breaking down barriers. The arts should be for all!
New deal for working people – Trade Unions can deliver job security, dignity, rights and respect at work.

I am proud to be celebrating Heart of Unions week. Labour is the party of working people & was founded by the trade unions. Through the labour movement, unions can deliver job security, dignity, rights and respect at work. Join a trade union today! http://buff.ly/39GT6xw
Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science – Empowering women to pursue STEM opportunities is essential for a thriving economy

International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Empowering women to pursue STEM opportunities is essential for a thriving economy where women’s voices are heard and valued. Great to meet so many wonderful women scientists and engineers at University of Leicester Great to be celebrating the fantastic female scientists fighting malaria & other diseases: […]
Lack of Labour Rights to protect UK workers and businesses in CPTPP Trade Agreement

I asked the SoS if she doesn’t care about labour rights, or if she failed to negotiate them into the #CPTPP deal. The SoS said there is a labour rights chapter… but the #CPTPP has no effective mechanism to enforce fundamental labour standards to protect UK businesses & workers pic.twitter.com/wqyjypv30m — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) […]