Iran – death penalty being given to those who claim basic human rights
Iran – death penalty being given to those who claim basic human rights

Iran – death penalty being given to those who claim basic human rights

The prospect of the Iranian regime executing 1000s of brave women & girls for protesting horrifies & oppresses us all. I asked what the Govt was doing to ensure that every protest, every arrest, and every death threat receives global…

Mortgage hike with Tories – But grow the economy with Labour’s Plan
Mortgage hike with Tories – But grow the economy with Labour’s Plan

Mortgage hike with Tories – But grow the economy with Labour’s Plan

Seven ways Labour will grow Britain’s economy? pic.twitter.com/COA4gQimmh — Rachel Reeves (@RachelReevesMP) November 16, 2022   Under the Tories families in the North East face paying £301 a month more for their mortgages. Labour has a plan to secure our…

The Tories aren’t serious about science
The Tories aren’t serious about science

The Tories aren’t serious about science

 Science minister resigns. No science minister for three months. New PM, new science minister.    Another new PM, now 2 science ministers. Their roles unclear.   The Times Chi Onwurah Tory short-termism is wrecking UK science Not content with their…

PM refuses to invest in the North East’s transport infrastructure, industry, green technologies, people and skills to combat climate change
PM refuses to invest in the North East’s transport infrastructure, industry, green technologies, people and skills to combat climate change

PM refuses to invest in the North East’s transport infrastructure, industry, green technologies, people and skills to combat climate change

The PM gives oil companies making billions in excess profits 90p tax break for @ £1 invested in oil & gas, fuelling #climatechange. But he refuses to invest in #NorthEast infrastructure, tech or people to combat climate change. Why does…

Government Act has delayed Home Office processing applications – confirmed
Government Act has delayed Home Office processing applications – confirmed

Government Act has delayed Home Office processing applications – confirmed

This week the Prime Minister praised the Nationality & Borders Act, brought in by his Party. At the same time, the Home Office are telling us this Act caused delays, in their own words, a “direct impact” on the ability…

Public money going to private bus companies for terrible services
Public money going to private bus companies for terrible services

Public money going to private bus companies for terrible services

I want to share with you this email from a constituent in response to my campaign to improve the quality of & information on Bus Services in Newcastle. Public money is going to private bus companies for terrible services. She…

Women in the Armed Forces failing to get the help they need
Women in the Armed Forces failing to get the help they need

Women in the Armed Forces failing to get the help they need

The NE is proud of our servicemen & women & NE Charity @ForwardAssist1 showed women veterans did not get the mental health support they need especially given the level of sexual harassment they experienced. But the Minister didn't seem to…