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Brilliant tour of Hadrian Border Brewery in Newburn

It was brilliant to tour Hadrian Border Brewery in Newburn & get the inside track on how excellent ales such as Tyneside Blonde & Farne Island are brewed in Newcastle. And they’re proud to be a Living Wage employer. #ThinkLocalDrinkLocal

Great visiting the fabulous volunteer cafe (every Thursday) at St James’ and St Basil’s in Fenham

Had a great time visiting the Church of St James’ and St Basil’s in Fenham, who run a fabulous volunteer led café every Thursday. I recommend the homemade soup & also enjoyed a quick impromptu organ lesson, though not sure everyone listening appreciated it!

U-turn on rail ticket office closures – but closures should never have been considered in the first place

The government has been forced to U-turn on rail ticket office closures following a concentrated campaign by Labour & many others. This is good news, but these plans should never have been put forward in the first place. What a waste of time and taxpayer’s money

We need automatic big fines for any sewage discharges

I asked the Minister if hardy Geordie #NorthSea swimmers (inc me!) should have to worry about water quality due to bad practices by UK water companies, & whether Govt would implement Labour’s plan for automatic fines for discharges. Minister thought everything was just fine! pic.twitter.com/J4CMvJufVV — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) October 19, 2023

Tory broken promises on Northern Transport

After mismanaging HS2, the Government’s attempt to pull the wool over Northern eyes with "Network North" is a farce. I asked the Minister if he really thinks the people of the #NorthEast have fallen for his fag end, fake network to nowhere. pic.twitter.com/13uSsatqhc — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) October 26, 2023

Statement on Israel Gaza Conflict

Many, many constituents have contacted me regarding the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza. I want to apologise for the delay in responding to them all and also if not every point raised in every email or letter is fully addressed – this is a difficult and complex situation which is simultaneously fast moving and […]

Dear Newcastle – October Newsletter 2023

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Driving Test scandal

Interesting that Rishi is focusing on banning compulsory car sharing that never was rather than addressing the ‘free’ market in driving tests which is costing would-be drivers a fortune. And will his parking app fall foul of the same marketisation? For more details: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/sep/03/an-absolute-mess-learner-drivers-forced-to-buy-tests-on-black-market-as-companies-block-book-slots