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
Meeting with Newcastle Students Union and hear about the issues that matter most to students
It was great to meet with Newcastle Students Union and hear about the issues that matter most to students. We talked about cost-of-living, housing, and higher education funding. Education is how we build a better future, and I’m committed to delivering the best for Newcastle students.
Anneliese Dodds MP has always acted in accordance with her conscience and I am sad to see her leaving the Government
I know what the role meant to her, the belief, principles and commitment she brought to it. Anneliese has always acted in accordance with her conscience and I am sad to see her leaving the Government. Anneliese Dodds MP resignation statement and letter: “It is with sadness that I have had to tender my resignation […]
Our wonderful Newcastle Cathedral is hugely important as a cultural and religious centre, but receives very little funding from Church of England
In Newcastle our wonderful Newcastle Cathedral is hugely important as a cultural and religious centre, but it receives very little funding from Church of England. With 80% of England’s cathedrals predicting a budget deficit, I questioned what is being done to support our cathedrals. Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1895391039109673152