Christmas Fair at Orchard Mews Care Home in Elswick
Lovely to join the wonderful staff, residents and their families at Orchard Mews Care Home in Elswick for their Christmas Fair – tombola, raffle, craft stalls, vintage clothes and cake were all there but what was most noticeable was the love and community on display
Christmas Fayre at Holy Saviour Sugley Church Hall, Lemington
Christmas Fayres mean Christmas is really here – lovely to start the day at Holy Saviour Sugley Church Hall, Lemington, with the Christmas spirit evident in every stall and on just about every jumper
To celebrate Small Business Saturday, I visited Rachel from Yesterday Society in Newcastle’s ‘ Grainger Market
To celebrate Small Business Saturday, I visited Rachel from Yesterday Society in Newcastle’s ‘ Grainger Market to try on some of their beautiful vintage clothing! Small businesses are the lifeblood of our community and local economy. Be sure to support a small business near you!
My week 1st to 5th December 2025
A few of the things I’ve been getting up to this week : https://x.com/i/status/1997184304900657210
Sarah Taylor, founder of Pamoja a leading skincare small business in Fenham
Great to meet Sarah Taylor, founder of Pamoja – named one of the UK’s top Small Business 100 for 2025! Leading her skincare business in Fenham, Sarah is a proud Black female founder championing diversity in British business. Read more about Pamoja’s story here https://pamojaskincare.com/pages/our-story
Investigating the regulation and risks of the beauty industry
I chair the Parliament’s Science, Innovation and Technology, which will begin investigating the science of beauty. Have you ever had a bad experience with a beauty product or treatment? We want to hear from those affected as part of our new inquiry exploring the regulation and risks of the beauty industry. Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1995856744485191742 […]
Children and Pensioners benefit from Budget November 2025
My week 24th to 28th November 2025
The Budget was the big political event this week — see how I responded and what else I’ve been up to Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1994647565833261232
Budget will lift 4,960 children out of poverty and other positive measures for Newcastle Central and West residents
This Labour Budget will lift 4,960 children in Newcastle Central and West out of poverty by scrapping the two-child benefit cap. Here are some of the other key examples of the difference a Labour Government makes
Labour Government and North East Mayor keeping bus fares DOWN – so important in Newcastle Central and West
Bus fares are so important in Newcastle Central and West – and almost always more expensive than in London! That’s why I’m so pleased to see your Labour Government and North East Mayor keeping bus fares DOWN!