In Parliament I highlighted Newcastle’s £1.7bn life sciences ecosystem – employing over 8,000 people across 200+ companies
In welcoming the Government’s investment in the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund, I highlighted Newcastle’s £1.7bn life sciences ecosystem – employing over 8,000 people across 200+ companies. This thriving sector shows the opportunities right here in our City! !🧪🔬 Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1981031631344304484
I’m looking to nominate a great local Newcastle business as Food & Drink Manufacturer of the Year!
Do you know a brilliant local food & drink small or medium sized business in Newcastle Central & West? I’m looking to nominate a great Newcastle business making a local impact through innovation & sustainability for Food & Drink Manufacturer of the Year! Full details : https://fdf.org.uk/mpschoice Get in touch with me by 20 November […]
The Speak Their Name quilts exhibition – a powerful reminder of how every life lost to suicide leaves a deep impact
The Speak Their Name quilts in Parliament were a powerful reminder of how every life lost to suicide leaves a deep impact. It was especially moving to see quilts from the North East, after meeting some of the families involved at libraries in Newcastle For more details: http://speaktheirname.org
Online Safety Act concerns regarding public safety and harmful misinformation – Government response
The Government’s response to the Parliamentary Committee on Science, Innovation & Technology’s report on social media, misinformation and harmful algorithms – concerns regarding public safety and harmful misinformation. Details : https://committees.parliament.uk/work/8641/social-media-misinformation-and-harmful-algorithms/news/209655/government-risks-further-harm-if-it-doesnt-take-further-action-against-viral-spread-of-misinformation/
My week 13th to 17 October 2025
From opening Callerton Academy in the West End to speaking on protecting democracy and digital rights in Brussels – here’s a quick look at what I’ve been getting up to this week Weekly roundup video: https://x.com/i/status/1979227213015752710
Great to visit Galafield Family Hub today in Newbiggin Hall
Great to visit Galafield Family Hub today in Newbiggin Hall and hear about the amazing work Action for Children do in Partnership with Newcastle City Council and volunteers. They provide much-needed support for children and families of all ages as well as soft play, baby socials and more.
Newcastle University launch their new Centre for AI Safety
Fantastic to be back at Newcastle University to launch their new Centre for AI Safety. Ethical and inclusive AI must be built with people, for people – not imposed on them. The North East is showing how it’s done.
Digital ID concerns
I told the Secretary of State that I welcomed access to a trusted, secure digital ID but raised concerns about it being mandatory. I asked her: 🔹 Will users be in control of who sees their digital ID data? 🔹 Will digital IDs be built in-house or procured externally? Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1978136395848835392
Black History Month at Northumbria University
This month, I spoke at Northumbria University for Black History Month It was a great opportunity to reflect, connect and celebrate the contributions of Black communities and people to Newcastle . Thank you to the students and staff for championing inclusion and identity in our city.
Hostages united with their families, aid reaching Gaza, and a ceasefire holding
So many constituents have written to me about the fate of the hostages and the appalling humanitarian situation in Gaza. I am so pleased to see hostages united with their families, aid reaching Gaza, and a ceasefire holding there. This is indeed a historic and welcome day : https://x.com/BBCBreakfast/status/1977672126418342026