Individual Issues raised by constituents June 2026
Israeli illegal settlement expansion and settler violence threaten a two-state solution
Illegal settlement expansion and settler violence threaten a two-state solution and undermine confidence in international law. I asked the Minister whether he agrees that, as a matter of principle, goods produced in Israel’s illegal settlements should not be traded with the UK. Parliament TV: https://x.com/ChiOnwurah/status/2072349697084129400/photo/1
My article on the social media ban for Politics Home
Our children are exposed to serious harms online, driven in large part by social media companies looking to maximise their profits. This status quo isn’t acceptable, and my committee has repeatedly called for stronger action to protect UK users, particularly children. I was glad to see Keir Starmer’s government finally taking long overdue steps to […]
The online lives of children with SEND
Recently I spoke at the Internet Matters reception on the online lives of children with SEND. Digital spaces can provide connection, support and opportunity, but too many still experience harm online… Internet Matter Report re online safety of children: https://www.internetmatters.org/hub/research/online-safety-act-report-2026/
Armed Forces Week
During Armed Forces Week we recognise the courage, service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces community in Newcastle and nationally. In Parliament I met with serving personnel to see some of the amazing work they do and thank them personally
West Newcastle Symphony Orchestra in St Matthew’s Church, Elswick
What a fantastic In Harmony Concert by West Newcastle Symphony Orchestra at St Matthew’s Church, Elswick celebrating the young people’s fantastic musical talents. A real privilege to see their performance, which is supported by The Glass House alongside their families and friends
The PiP Review
Last April, I held a Disability at Work roundtable to input into the Government review This week I joined the APPG for Disability and Minister Timms where we heard from disabled people co-producing the PIP review. The Minister promised an interim report in July, and recommendations in November
Women in Engineering Day
Happy International Women in Engineering Day! It was a real joy to welcome so many women engineers to Parliament for The Women’s Engineering Society celebration of the fantastic contribution that women make to engineering
Keir Starmer’s resignation speech dignified and passionate
Keir Starmer’s resignation speech was both dignified and passionate, as befits a man who has done so much for his country and his party. It was the right decision and now it is time to move forward in the interest of the British people to deliver the leadership the country needs Sky News: https://x.com/SkyNews/status/2068977009355636769
Friday was World Sickle Cell Day – caring work at the RVI
Friday was World Sickle Cell Day and I spent time with the Haemoglobinopathy team at the RVI and heard about their work caring for over 320 local patients. Raising awareness and strengthening research are essential to improving treatment and long-term outcomes.