“We have more in common than that which divides us.”
Celebrating the amazing life and enduring legacy of friend and colleague Jo Cox with her sister Kim and colleagues from across the house, her family and friends. “We have more in common than that which divides us.”
Malign mass experiment to optimise Big Tech profits targeting British children
British children have been the subject of a malign mass experiment to optimise Big Tech profits to horrendous effect so I welcome the Government taking action. But I told the Secretary of State we need to go after the ad-hungry business models and lack of transparency which enable and accelerate harms. Parkliament TV: https://x.com/ChiOnwurah/status/2066576446240297263
Newcastle’s Swing Bridge turns 150
Today Newcastle’s Swing Bridge turns 150! A proud symbol of the skill and ambition that built the North East. I’ve been working hard to build momentum to restore it, with backing from Gvmnt and stakeholders, because our industrial heritage must be preserved and brought to life.
The City Baths
I met the Chief Finance Officer of Newcastle City council to discuss the concerns of many constituents that the beloved Newcastle cultural icon and leisure facility, the City Baths, was threatened by the operator’s demise. They are working to secure a new operator as quickly as possible so the Baths remain open.
Why the Government has not done more to tackle online misinformation – despite the warnings
I’ve written to the Technology Secretary following the Belfast unrest asking why the Government has not done more to tackle online misinformation, despite the warnings and recommendations of select committee report a year ago Full article: Belfast unrest: Government have not done enough to tackle online misinformation, committee warns – Committees – UK Parliament
Individual Issues raised by constituents May 2026
Policy Issues raised by constituents May 2026
Dear Newcastle June 2026
Dear Newcastle June 2026 : Dear Newcastle June 2026
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.