Chi said yesterday that she did not want to intrude on personal grief but to put Newcastle’s viewpoint in what had become a public debate on Baroness Thatcher’s legacy. Speaking in Parliament, Chi said: “[Her] most meaningful legacy in the…
Chi calls on Ministers to get a grip of cyber security
Speaking at a national cyber security event today, Chi called on the Government to show real authority leadership in tackling cyber security. She also called for specific Government action on mobile security and cyber security amongst small businesses. Commenting after…
Over 20,000 of poorest to be hit by bedroom tax and council tax benefit changes in Newcastle
▪ Change takes effect next month, on the same day that millionaires see their taxes cut ▪ David Cameron refuses to say whether he will personally benefit Chi asked the Prime Minister today whether he stood to gain personally from a…
Chi takes up Disability Living Allowance delays
Chi takes up DLA delays Chi Onwurah MP for Newcastle Central today questioned the government minister in Parliament on the excessive delays in applications and appeals for Disability Living Allowance Chi told the House of Commons: “ A constituent of…
Chi backs call for more protection for private tenants
Chi backs call for more protection for private tenants Chi Onwurah MP for Newcastle Central speaking in a debate on private sector rented housing in the House of Commons yesterday highlighted to ministers that housing is the number one issue raised…
Onwurah: Ministers have broken their promises on science spending
Chi has commented on new research published by the House of Commons Library has revealed that Departments across Whitehall cut their research budgets by 7.6% despite a Government commitment to protect public investment in science. The story was reported on…
Chi takes housing campaign to Westminster
Chi takes housing campaign to Westminster Chi Onwurah MP for Newcastle Central has secured a special adjournment debate on ‘ Unoccupied houses available for private rental in Newcastle ’ in the House of Commons on Monday 12 November. Chi sees…
Chi Onwurah MP meets Business and Defence Ministers over BAE Scotswood, Newcastle
Chi meets Business and Defence Ministers over BAE Scotswood Chi Onwurah MP for Newcastle Central yesterday day met Business and Defence Ministers to discuss the future of the BAE site at Scotswood. Chi said: “ I was pleased that both…
Chi fears impact of possible NUFC sponsorship on struggling families
As Wonga announced it intends to sponsor Newcastle United, local MP Chi Onwurah has expressed concern about the promoting of legal loan sharking in football. Chi is calling on concerned fans to join the campaign urging clubs to refuse to…
Chi launches campaign for more access to affordable housing
• 9,000 waiting for more homes, whilst 4,000 private properties sit empty• MP calls for Government to take action to free up empty homes, regulate the lettings market and better inform students of their rights and options As Newcastle welcomes back 52,000…