Dear Newcastle November 2021
The murder of Sir David Amess was a shocking reminder of the vulnerability of MPs and their staff and the value of public service. Parliament was deeply shaken by his brutal killing, and I am personally grateful for all the positive supporting comments I received from constituents. The Budget and COP26 were the big anticipated […]
Climate Change at COP26
I’m at #COP26 with people from around the world seeking ways to overcome the impact of ClimateChange. It’s Inspiring. But Boris Johnson has failed to bring together the coalition needed for real change and to Keep 1.5 alive Labour is serious about tackling the climate emergency. We would invest in: Electric vehicles Green spaces Warmer […]
Policy Issues raised by constituents AUGUST 2021
Covid-19 Policy Issues raised by constituents AUGUST 2021
Individual Issues raised by constituents AUGUST 2021
Covid19 Individual Issues details raised by constituents AUGUST 2021
Autumn Budget statement – more austerity on the way
It is a real pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Sheffield, Hallam (Olivia Blake) and her incisive comments. I grew up in a council house in North Kenton, in Newcastle. I went to excellent local state schools, and the NHS made me well when I was ill and saved my mother’s life […]
Labour green investment pledge
Labour is serious about tackling the climate emergency. We would invest in: – Electric vehicles – Green spaces – Warmer homes – Jobs in wind and hydrogen to protect our planet for future generations. https://www.facebook.com/chi.onwurah/videos/3128979414004631 #COP26
Ban Plastics in Wet Wipes
Chi Onwurah MP for Newcastle Central is backing her Labour colleague’s Private Member’s Bill to prohibit the manufacture and sale of wet wipes containing plastic. Ms Onwurah said: “ Its hard to believe but we use 11 billion wet wipes a year in the UK, but most of us are unaware that 90% of them […]
Post Office closures
For 361 years the Post Office has been at the heart of the community, and post offices have established themselves as the backbones of local economies across the United Kingdom. My hon. Friend the Member for Hammersmith, the hon. Members for Keighley (Robbie Moore), for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross (Jamie Stone), for Strangford (Jim […]