Mortgage hike with Tories – But grow the economy with Labour’s Plan
Seven ways Labour will grow Britain’s economy???? pic.twitter.com/COA4gQimmh — Rachel Reeves (@RachelReevesMP) November 16, 2022 Under the Tories families in the North East face paying £301 a month more for their mortgages. Labour has a plan to secure our economy and get it growing again, powered by the talent and effort of millions of […]
Britain’s Industrial Future
In 3 hours of Labour's Industry Debate, we didn't hear a credible plan from the Govt on how they would deliver on industrial jobs, investment and growth. I asked members on the opposite side, did they really come into politics to make working people poorer? It seems that way. pic.twitter.com/X49axHsoZc — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) […]
The Tories aren’t serious about science
Science minister resigns. No science minister for three months. New PM, new science minister. Another new PM, now 2 science ministers. Their roles unclear. The Times Chi Onwurah Tory short-termism is wrecking UK science Not content with their catastrophic trickle-down experiment with the nation’s economy the Tories are now trialling Heisenberg’s “uncertainty principle” […]
PM refuses to invest in the North East’s transport infrastructure, industry, green technologies, people and skills to combat climate change
The PM gives oil companies making billions in excess profits 90p tax break for @ £1 invested in oil & gas, fuelling #climatechange. But he refuses to invest in #NorthEast infrastructure, tech or people to combat climate change. Why does he give to Big Oil but leave us w nothing? pic.twitter.com/RJaIYBR5Ww — Chi Onwurah ???? […]
Dear Newcastle – November Newsletter 2022
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Dentists 9 out of 10 are not accepting NHS patients
Access to effective dental treatment is essential for well being, but w 9 out of 10 dentists not accepting NHS patients & the cost of living soaring too many cannot access the treatment they need. After 12 years in Govt, Tories are still just 'thinking' what to do. pic.twitter.com/nLmLTcOoxr — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) November […]
Government Act has delayed Home Office processing applications – confirmed
This week the Prime Minister praised the Nationality & Borders Act, brought in by his Party. At the same time, the Home Office are telling us this Act caused delays, in their own words, a “direct impact” on the ability to process claims. We’ve had emails citing the Act apologising for delays.
Public money going to private bus companies for terrible services
I want to share with you this email from a constituent in response to my campaign to improve the quality of & information on Bus Services in Newcastle. Public money is going to private bus companies for terrible services. She says buses aren’t on Government agenda – well they are on mine!
Women in the Armed Forces failing to get the help they need
The NE is proud of our servicemen & women & NE Charity @ForwardAssist1 showed women veterans did not get the mental health support they need especially given the level of sexual harassment they experienced. But the Minister didn't seem to know what I was talking about. pic.twitter.com/JJ2RkvQJ0M — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) November 1, 2022 […]
Failing Private Rail companies are rewarded
Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (Lab) Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Why does the Minister insist on rewarding private sector failure—Avanti or TransPennine Express—with more public money, while refusing to invest in transformative public transport services such as Northern Powerhouse Rail? Does he think that my constituents, deprived of an affordable or reliable means […]