Persecution of Christians across the world
Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (Lab) Many of my constituents have written to me to express their concern about the persecution of Christians across the world. In particular, Newcastle boasts a large number of Nigerian diaspora Christians who are concerned following the launch of the Open Doors’ World Watch List. What can local churches […]
PM should go now
Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (Lab) Does the Minister really think that it is in the interests of our country—our country, not the Prime Minister—that the Prime Minister remains at the helm, giving public health advice to the people of Newcastle and security reassurances to the people of Ukraine, while mired in scandal and […]
Government bus funding is to be cut in half
In #NewcastleCentral we’ve been waiting 7 years for real time, integrated bus info only to be told Government bus funding is to be cut in half. I told the Minister we were sick of being under served, over charged and under informed on buses but he seemed to think it was all a big joke! […]
Policy Issues raised by constituents NOVEMBER 2021
Covid-19 Policy Issues raised by constituents NOVEMBER 2021
Individual Issues raised by constituents NOVEMBER 2021
Covid19 Individual Issues details raised by constituents NOVEMBER 2021
Football: Government fails to respond to fan-led Review
As a #NUFC fan, I have huge sympathy for #DCFC fans whose club’s future is under threat. The Government hasn’t acted on either finance or effective governance & have yet to respond to the fan-led review. We need urgent action to put football fans at the top of the football pyramid! https://twitter.com/i/status/1483481733886615566 HANSARD: Chi […]
Geordie Hospital highlights the value of NHS staff
Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (Lab) I hope you are watching “Geordie Hospital”, Mr Speaker—the Channel 4 series that follows the talented, highly skilled, dedicated and wonderfully witty staff of Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As we enter our third pandemic year, after a decade of under-investment and low pay, and with […]
Online Safety Bill
In Government, @UKLabour developed forward-looking regulations for tech sector & to protect consumers: (Comms Act 2003). In 12 years, Tories have failed to rein in the tech power, or protect citizens. The Online Safety Bill is at least a year away. Their negligence has caused real harm! Hansard extract: I congratulate the Joint Committee on […]