Response to my letter on Technology Sovereignty from Kanishka Narayan MP, Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology
The letter below is the Minister’s response to my letter. You can read my letter here. Read the PDF here: Tech Sovereignty Letter Response from Minister Narayan
I wrote to Kanishka Narayan MP, Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology.
This followed my Westminster Hall Debate on Technology Sovereignty, which you can watch here, or read here. Read my letter here: Technology Sovereignty letter to Minister Narayan
Full Fact – its a Fake: an AI Fake posted on Facebook – inciting anger against Muslims
A Facebook AI generated fake video designed to make money by inciting anger against Muslims has 1.7m views. Is the regulator Ofcom fine with this? in the context of Ofcom’s remit to keep people safe online? And is Facebook still claiming that it doesn’t make money from misinformation! For full details read Full Fact : […]
Growing the UK economy
GDP grew 0.5% in the three months to February 2026. Services (+0.5%) and production (+1.2%) both increased, but construction (-2.0%) fell. These growth figures show the Government has the right plan to build a stronger more resilient economy. Full Report:https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/grossdomesticproductgdp/bulletins/gdpmonthlyestimateuk/february2026
Show Racism the Red Card celebrating 30 years of tackling racism
Great reception with NUFC former goalkeeper Shaka Hislop to celebrate 30 years of Show Racism the Red Card The UK’s biggest anti-racism charity – co-founded by Shaka in the North East. They work with young people and communities to tackle racism through education and sport. Proud to mark the anniversary.
Women’s homelessness
Women’s homelessness is often hidden, and lack of data leads to services that don’t support women properly. Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/2044332399639646620 For more local information: Women’s Homelessness Alliance North East is a collective of representatives from the North East Combined Authority region who are seeking to end women’s homelessness : https://representwomenne.org.uk/north-east-womens-homelessness-alliance-north-east/
Help for single parents with childcare responsibilities to find suitable part-time employment
The Department for Work and Pensions has provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question (122100): Chi Onwurah : Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what support is available through his Department and Jobcentre Plus to help single parents with childcare responsibilities find suitable part-time employment. (122100) Answer: […]
New Breakfast Clubs in Newcastle and many more across the country
Today, 500 more free breakfast clubs are opening for 140,000 primary school children across the country. There are now 10 primary schools in Newcastle Central and West with breakfast clubs. This support alone will save parents up to £450 while giving them more time to get to work. The government is determined to bear down […]
Tribute to Jeremy Beecham – friend, colleague and wonderful human being
My good friend, colleague and wonderful human being, Jeremy Beecham has died:
West Denton’s Morrisons cafe – free breakfasts for kids all Easter and all school holidays in 2026
Fantastic to visit West Denton’s Morrisons cafe, where they have been serving free breakfasts for kids all Easter – and they’ll be doing that during every school holiday in 2026!