Dear Newcastle March 2018

Dear Newcastle The Beast from the East brought levels of snow we haven’t seen in years, causing havoc on the roads and shutting schools. Many thanks to all the emergency and public services which continued to function despite the severe weather. Main roads were gritted but many side streets were impassable. Unveiling of the plaque […]
Chi demands Government response to Spicer Review of Operation Sanctuary

Newcastle Central MP Chi Onwurah has pressed the Government for a response to the recommendations of the recent Serious Case Review into sexual abuse in Newcastle. The review, which was led by retired barrister David Spicer and published last month, praised the work of the police force and other local government agencies while also making a […]
Chi raises armoured vehicle procurement in Parliament

Policy Issues raised by constituents in December 2017

Individual Issues raised by constituents in December 2017

Local businesses & organisations on how cycling improves the city & wellbeing

Great to get hear from local biz & others how cycling can improve the city & wellbeing – & meet some of the #bikelife2017 case studies
Frederick Douglass: the ex-slave and transatlantic celebrity who found freedom in Newcastle

Great article by Professor Brian Ward of Northumbria University http://theconversation.com/frederick-douglass-the-ex-slave-and-transatlantic-celebrity-who-found-freedom-in-newcastle-90886
Newcastle named as one of the UK’s top cities for inward investment

https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/business/business-news/newcastle-named-one-uks-top-14313325
Impressive steel processing research at Newcastle College

Really impressed by #steel processing research of Newcastle College #MechEng student Adam Harper at #PiP2018 all whilst holding down a full time job!
Dear Newcastle February 2018

The last few weeks in Westminster has been dominated by the real economy and our deteriorating public services though Brexit remains a source of constant bickering in the Government. Visit to Gosforth Hotel January saw the collapse of Carillion with devastating consequences for its employees, those who depend on its services and the many small […]