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…
Chi pushes Prime Minister on north east devolution
Chi Onwurah told the Prime Minister today that the North East needed a no-strings-attached devolution of powers and budgets. Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons, Chi said that the north east has had the fastest productivity…
Chi accuses Prime Minister of putting competition before care in the NHS
Chi announces winner of open data competition
Press Release Monday 27 October 2014 Chi announces winner of open data competition Chi Onwurah MP for Newcastle Central today announces the winner of her open data competition. Over the summer she launched a competition to find different ways to…
Chi welcomes Labour’s plans to put fans at the heart of football’s future
Chi has welcomed Labour’s announcement today (FRIDAY) on plans to give football fans a voice in every boardroom and buy a significant slice of the shares when the ownership of their club changes. Clive Efford, Labour’s Shadow’s Sports Minister, will launch…
Chi responds to today’s Northern Rock Foundation announcement
Responding to news that the Northern Rock Foundation will close its current grant programmes at the end of 2014 and begin to prepare for the Foundation’s now likely eventual closure, Chi said: “I’m very sad to see the demise of…
Chi welcomes minister’s backing for local democracy in Newcastle
Chi welcomes minister’s backing for local democracy in Newcastle Chi Onwurah MP for Newcastle Central challenged the government in Parliament to join her in backing local democracy regarding the decision to refuse McDonalds planning permission for a new outlet…
Join Chi and the Ramblers Association on a Special Open Ramble on Sunday 31st August
Join Chi and the Ramblers Association on a Special Open Ramble on Sunday 31st August Chi Onwurah MP for Newcastle Central and the Ramblers Association have organized a special open Ramble this Sunday 31st August starting at 10-30am from the…
Chi announces summer open data competition
Win a tea in the House of Commons with Chi Chi is today launching her annual summer Open Data Competition. Chi is Labour’s shadow Minister for Digital and Open Government and the first MP to publish constituency casework opendata. The person…
Eating disorder Beds to stay at RVI
Press Release Tuesday 15 July 2014 Chi Onwurah welcomes retention of eating disorder beds in RVI Chi Onwurah, MP for Newcastle Central, has today welcomed a decision by NHS England and north east Trusts to retain five beds in Newcastle,…