Joined the Lord Mayor and the Leader of the city council, with representatives of Newcastle’s Jewish communities to celebrate 8th night of Chanukah
So honoured to join the Lord Mayor of Newcastle and the Leader of the city council, Councillor Kilgour, with representatives of Newcastle’s Jewish communities in the Silver Gallery to celebrate the eighth night of Chanukah, bringing light amidst the darkness
St Mary’s Cathedral Church beautifully decked for a lovely service of Carols by Candlelight
St Mary’s Cathedral Church was beautifully decked for a lovely service of Carols by Candlelight With inspiring Advent Reflections from Canon Simon Lerche
Morning from the Moor on the second shortest day of the year!
Environmental horticulture drives green growth, skilled jobs & healthier communities
Great to join the Plants in Parliament event, celebrating Britain’s original green industry. Environmental horticulture drives green growth, skilled jobs & healthier communities – it’s what makes Britain bloom!
Dear Newcastle December 2025
My latest Constituency Report is now published Check it out to see what I’ve been up to and who I’ve been meeting as your MP – in Newcastle, in Parliament and online: https://chionwurahmp.com/wp-content/uploads/Dear-Newcastle-December-2025.pdf
Grooming gangs remain a dark dark chapter in our history – and it is ongoing
Grooming gangs remain a dark chapter in our history. On LBC with Iain Dale, I stressed victims’ voices must lead every inquiry. For too long they weren’t heard or believed. Data transparency is vital to confront uncomfortable truths and drive real change. Full interview on LBC TV: https://x.com/i/status/2000974595860381751
The Children’s Foundation Christmas gift-wrapping stall in Eldon Square open until Christmas Eve
Does your gift wrapping let your presents down? I know mine does! Which is why I was so grateful to the wonderful volunteers at The Children’s Foundation Christmas gift-wrapping stall in Eldon Square who taught me some of their secrets. Volunteers are wrapping for a donation until Christmas Eve
Litter – need for greater powers and greater enforcement
Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/2001311926064709693 HANSARD: https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2025-12-11/debates/7116D895-4D5E-4078-9796-0D8AA7D15ECD/BusinessOfTheHouse#contribution-4CDD6392-A7AF-487F-96F7-8C3BD17428DF
The Sunshine Fund Santa’s Bus Grotto on Nelson Street by Grainger Market
Santa doesn’t always arrive by reindeer…sometimes he takes the bus Saturday and Sunday the Sunshine Fund Santa’s Bus Grotto is on Nelson Street by Grainger Market, offering free festive fun for families. Open till 5.30 each day, a local charity bringing sunshine to many lives
Carols by Candlelight at Church of the Holy Spirit in West Denton
Inspiring Carols by Candlelight at Church of the Holy Spirit in West Denton with beautiful singing from local community choirs Uplifted Voices and Newburn Choir brilliantly led by Canon Jackie