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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

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.

10 million free breakfasts for primary school children

No child deserves to go to school hungry. That is why I am proud that this Labour Government has provided 10 million free breakfasts to primary school children, improving nutrition and cutting the cost of living for my constituents in Newcastle Central and West.