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 the proposals for the biggest legislative shake-up in the governance of English and Welsh football […]
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 Northern Rock as a grant giving organisation. It has made a remarkable contribution to the […]
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 off Kenton Lane. Ms Onwurah welcomed the minister’s reply voicing his agreement that local democracy […]
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 Simonside Car Park, returning there at around 3-30pm. As part of her work on 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 who can use the data to create the best application or infographic will win tea […]
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, at the RVI’s award-winning Richardson Unit. The decision was announced in a letter to Health […]
Chi argues for retaining the eating disorder beds in RVI with Health Minister and NHS England
Press Release Monday 30 June 2014 Chi Onwurah MP for Newcastle Central today met with NHS England and Government Health Minister, Norman Lamb to press for eating disorder beds in the Richardson Unit of the RVI to be kept open for local patients. Chi said: “ I was pleased that the minister voiced his opposition […]
Digital Government Review – Newcastle Road Show
Digital Government Review – Newcastle Road Show Computer Suite, Newcastle C.A.B, St. Cuthbert’s Chambers, 35 Nelson Street, Newcastle, NE1 5AN 2pm – 4pm Friday 16th May The Newcastle road show of the Digital Government Review will take place tomorrow 16th May from 2pm until 4pm and will be hosted by the Citizens Advice Bureau. Shona […]
Chi is saddened and disappointed that Virgin Money will no longer support the Northern Rock Foundation
Chi Onwurah MP for Newcastle Central said: “ This is an incredibly sad day for Newcastle and the North East. The Northern Rock Foundation has made such a difference to so many lives as well as supporting the culture and values of the area. I have often personally seen the positive consequences of […]
Chi comments on Operation Sanctuary
Chi Onwurah MP for Newcastle Central was shocked and saddened by reports of investigations into serious sexual assaults which include young and vulnerable people in the West End of Newcastle. Chi said: “ I have spoken to the police about their investigations into these very serious reports of sexual abuse. “ I have been assured that […]