British Science Week with local school children – celebrating Science at the Life Centre for its 25th birthday
Fabulous to speak to school children about British Science Week, meet Luma the snail, and begin the celebrations of Science at the Life Centre for its 25th birthday! The Life Centre engages children across the North East helping them to discover amazing things about science, and have loads of fun doing it
Dear Newcastle March 2025 Newsletter
Dear Newcastle March 2025 Newsletter Read the full Newsletter at : https://chionwurahmp.com/wp-content/uploads/Dear-Newcastle-March-2025-2.pdf
North Sea Energy
Unlike the Tories, Labour has a plan to support jobs and skills in the transition to renewable North Sea Energy. I asked the Minister how she would work with our North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness to ensure North East jobs and businesses like Kinewell benefit from these opportunities. Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1897995733975887891
International Women’s Day 2025 in Newcastle
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025 in Newcatsle with women and organisations from across our city. Great to meet so many wonderful women who play a critical role in shaping Newcatsle.
Celebrate 5 years of The Catalyst UK and the scientific excellence and innovation here in Newcastle – creating 1,550 local jobs
Fantastic to celebrate 5 years of The Catalyst UK and the scientific excellence and innovation that happens right here in Newcastle. Creating over 1550 local jobs and £850M in additional GVA. The Catalyst is a powerhouse for economic growth, investment, and skills development.
Great to bring togetherstakeholders, eager to get the Swing Bridge swinging by its 150th anniversary
Great to bring together local, national and global stakeholders, eager to get the Swing Bridge swinging by its 150th anniversary! The Swing Bridge represents the fantastic industrial heritage in Newcastle and inspiring to the next generation of engineers and technologists!
Great to speak with students at Newcastle College Sixth Form
Great to speak with politics students Newcastle College Sixth Form as part of their Politices and Career Progression Week. Students were keen to learn about the Parliamentary system, cross-party work and my transition to politics.
Individual Issues raised by constituents February 2025
Newcastle NUFC fans concerns about Government’s ‘support’ for Manchester United’s Old Trafford redevelopment
Many Newcastle NUFC fans have been in touch about the Government’s ‘support’ for the Manchester United’s Old Trafford redevelopment so I asked the Minister to clarify what I thought was true – there is no direct funding from Government.
The Globe in Newcastle, the UKs first Cooperative Jazz Club, is a brilliant venue
Newcastle’s Globe, the UKs first Cooperative Jazz Club, is a brilliant venue for all kinds of music and local artists. As Chair of the APPG for Jazz I know how essential are grass roots venues. The Globe is fundraising to become more sustainable: https://crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-globe