Brilliant engineers at Arup Newcastle
A great pleasure speaking with the brilliant engineers at Arap Newcastle. Founded by Newcastle-born Sir Ove Arup, the company reflects a city that has long been a centre of industrial innovation. Fantastic to see that proud past driving a future to be proud of!
Greggs in Blakelaw
When Lucy Powell MP and Anna Turley MP joined me campaigning in Blakelaw we had to pop into Greggs ! I went for the doughnuts but Lucy went for the stotties – which she said reminded her of Manchester Barm Cakes… anyone know if they are related?
Reform – in their own words!
Politics UK: 🚨 WATCH: Labour has released its banned party political broadcast containing quotes from Reform UK politicians. The banned video: https://x.com/PolitlcsUK/status/2047615792376578339
Labour Councillor’s home vandalised with appalling lies
Some people, and I know Stephen is one, believe politics is about listening to people, standing up for them and strengthening communities Others believe it’s about vandalism and vile lies. They think they will win over Newcastle with intimidation and attacks. But they are wrong See the Chronicle article: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/newcastle-labour-councillor-devastated-home-33835161
Happy St George’s Day to everyone
Wishing a happy St George’s Day to everyone across Newcastle and beyond! Today we celebrate the best of English culture, heritage, and the incredible people who make our communities thrive. Hope everyone has a fantastic day of celebrations!
Labour’s Arts Everywhere Fund provides £192,000 for Northern Stage
Northern Stage has been a part of my childhood and so many people’s for decades. I’m proud that we’ve secured £192,600 through Labour’s Arts Everywhere Fund, boosting shows, local talent & North East voices – investing in Newcastle so the arts belong to everyone. Video: https://x.com/i/status/2046620226884678111
Updated information re Chi Onwurah releases technology sovereignty letter from Minister Narayan
Dame Chi Onwurah, MP for Newcastle Central and West, releases the technology sovereignty letter from Minister Kanishka Narayan. The letter was in response to Chi’s Technology Sovereignty Debate on March 10th 2026. In the letter Minister Kanishka Narayan MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, sets out his […]
Response to my letter on Technology Sovereignty from Kanishka Narayan MP, Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology
The letter below is the Minister’s response to my letter. You can read my letter here. Read the PDF here: Tech Sovereignty Letter Response from Minister Narayan
I wrote to Kanishka Narayan MP, Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology.
This followed my Westminster Hall Debate on Technology Sovereignty, which you can watch here, or read here. Read my letter here: Technology Sovereignty letter to Minister Narayan
Full Fact – its a Fake: an AI Fake posted on Facebook – inciting anger against Muslims
A Facebook AI generated fake video designed to make money by inciting anger against Muslims has 1.7m views. Is the regulator Ofcom fine with this? in the context of Ofcom’s remit to keep people safe online? And is Facebook still claiming that it doesn’t make money from misinformation! For full details read Full Fact : […]