New green energy supply chains need to deliver good, well paid, unionised jobs for our Region
For more than a 100years North East workers have relied on well-paid jobs in coal, gas and oil Labour is creating new green energy jobs but business and workers need support to transition I asked the Minister how she’ll futureproof supply chains to deliver good, well paid, unionised jobs for our Region Parliament TV https://x.com/i/status/2021255020491026588
The Officers’ Training Corps at Northumbrian University
Inspiring to meet the women and men and the staff of Northumbrian University Officers’ Training Corps. The North East has a long and proud Army tradition and it was great to see young people gaining confidence and leadership skills as well as First Aid, fitness and map reading.
Vile words about children – recently added to an old photo post of school children
A couple of years ago, I posted a photo of me with the children of a school in my constituency on Facebook, receiving nothing but likes and heart reactions. How has this changed so much in such a short time? How has such divisiveness and hatred become so commonplace across social media platforms? Since when […]
Dear Newcastle February 2026
Dear Newcastle February 2026: Dear Newcastle February 2026
Supporting Medical Research Charities
Great to join AMRC which represents 150+ medical research charities powered by public generosity and investing £1.6bn in UK research in 2024 alone. Their patient‑focused innovation saves lives – including under-researched areas like mensuration!
Fascinating tour of the Type 45 destroyer HMS Duncan
Thanks to officers and crew of th Royal Navy’s HMS Duncan for fascinating tour of the Type 45 destroyer, docked in North Shields. Great to see its capabilities first-hand and learn how the next generation Navy will create new industrial defence opportunities for the North East.
More free breakfast clubs in Newcastle schools
Labour will support 2679 children in Central and West Newcastle with free breakfast clubs. I’ve spoken to Secretary of state for Education, Bridget Phillipson MP, about the impact of Labour’s rollout of breakfast clubs – how they boost attendance, attainment and life chances. That’s the difference Labour is making.
Great to visit Children’s Cancer North and the University of Newcastle
Great to visit Children’s Cancer North and the University of Newcastle for a tour of the childhood cancer research labs, seeing inspiring progress in paediatric oncology and the impact of research funded here in the North East. Childhood leukemia survival was 1/10 in the 60s/70s, now 9/10 today!
Leasehold reform – why its needed
I strongly welcome this Labour Government’s action to free so many of my constituents from the feudal injustice of leasehold. What is leasehold reform and why does it matter? : https://x.com/i/status/2016559949539660063 Earlier I asked what hope I can offer constituents who still cannot extend their lease or buy their freehold because of the Mary Magdalene […]
Had a great time at West End Women & Girls Centre in Elswick
Great to join the Friday morning cooking class at West End Women & Girls Centre with fresh produce from their amazing community farm! I loved getting stuck into the cooking and to help hand out the care packages my team and I put together – to help empower women and girls in Newcastle’s West End […]