Taxi Drivers – Unite members seeking action
Good to meet with taxi drivers members of Unite the Union to discuss out of area working and regulation changes that are an issue in Newcastle. Passenger safety and supporting drivers must go hand in hand I’ll keep pushing for stronger national standards and real local enforcement powers.
Newcastle Deaf centre in Summerhill
I celebrated World Week of Deaf Awareness at the SVP Newcastle Deaf centre in Summerhill Good to meet staff, volunteers and users who do brilliant work to increase understanding of Deaf culture and raise awareness of the challenges faced by the Deaf community.
Intitial thoughts on Thursdays local elections in Newcastle
My initial statement on Thursday’s local election results in Newcastle upon Tyne
Individual Issues raised by constituents April 2026
Policy Issues raised by constituents April 2026
8,500 more mental health workers recruited – a Labour promise kept, three years early
Labour promised to recruit 8,500 more mental health workers – promises kept, three years early As well as: 🏥Over 5mn more NHS appointments ⏳Waiting lists coming down 👩⚕️2,000 more GPs 🏡New Neighbourhood Health Centres in every community 💷£26bn investment in the NHS And Many more positive changes – see video: https://x.com/i/status/2052015016962892218
Dear Newcastle May 2026
Dear Newcastle May 2026
The Renters Reform Act is now in force
Great news for renters in Newcastle Central and West. The Renters Reform Act is now in force meaning 10,000 local homes gain stronger rights and protections. Labour is delivering for renters! Video: https://x.com/i/status/2050263235706667375
Celebrating the huge investment in our city and bridges
Fantastic run on the gloriously sunny Newcastle Quayside with Mark Ferguson MP and Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP to celebrate the investment in our city and bridges Thanks to Rachel for setting the pace!
Two Jewish men stabbed in north London – concern for all Jewish communities
These horrendous attacks in London will make Jewish communities feel unsafe across our country including Newcastle. I want to send solidarity and sympathy to everyone affected, we will stand up to and defeat the agents of violence and bigotry in our country. More Information: https://x.com/MayorofLondon/status/2049457457093603333 BBC News: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c3ve2nr60xzt