Tonight I will vote for Labour’s amendment against the welfare changes the Tories are bringing in & then support Harriet in abstaining on second reading. I know many in Newcastle will be unhappy with this, but to be clear I…
Chi’s debate on diversity in the media
Chi secured and led a debate in Parliament this week on diversity in public sector broadcasting. The full debate can be read here. Chi’s speech is below: It is a pleasure to consider this matter under your excellent and expert…
My nomination for leader of the Labour Party
Yesterday I nominated Rushanara Ali for deputy leader. As I explained in a New Statesman blog, as well as Rushanara’s qualities and the contribution she could make to the party and the country, I wanted to help broaden the debate. …
Health Treatment non residents and overseas visitors Newcastle Hospitals letter
Sir Len Hospital Trust re emergency treatment of non UK residents 05 June 2015
Chi’s initial thoughts on Labour’s defeat
This article was written by Chi and published on LabourList. We should focus on those we seek to serve On Friday Newcastle Labour held its traditional post election do to thank the volunteers who had worked so hard and, in my…
Chi publishes research on changes to hacking laws
Following reports that the Government may have changed the laws on hacking to rewrite a key clause of the Computer Misuse Act, Chi asked the House of Commons Library to look into it. The response is available here.
I present McDonald’s Kenton Parliamentary Petition to the House of Commons
Yesterday I presented the following petition to the House of Commons on behalf of mcdonaldspetition.co.uk. The petition has gone to The Department for Communities and Local Government for their consideration and I expect a response within the next two months.…
I ask the Secretary of State for the Department of Communities and Local Government about McDonald’s Kenton plans
Individual Issues October 2014
