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 raft of tax changes next month that will see millionaires get a tax cut as […]
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 mine had to wait two years to have his DLA appeal reassessed, causing him […]
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 with her by residents. She told ministers: “ Week after week in my constituency surgeries, […]
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 the Guardian website today, following publication of the research which was commissioned by Chi, who said: “Despite […]
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 this as a important step in her campaign on to improve access to affordable housing […]
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 Ministers agreed to meet me over this very historic site and the need to retain […]
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 work with these companies until the Government introduces a cap on the costs of credit […]
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 students, the annual scramble to get last minute housing sorted will begin. Many will end […]
Chi defends Firefighters
Chi spoke up for Firefighters today during a Parliamentary debate on fire service funding. She argued that not only do they do an excellent job in tackling all kinds or emergencies but that their achievement in preventive work is outstanding. Chi said: “I recently visited the fire station at Elswick in my constituency, where I was […]
Chi calls on broadcasters to follow the Olympic spirit in science coverage
Tuesday, 4th September 2012 Chi used a parliamentary debate today to call on the Government and public service broadcasters to integrate more scientific content into their mainstream broadcasting. Whilst recognising that some public service broadcasters, notably the BBC and Channel 4, produce high quality science programming, Chi highlighted growing concern that it is increasingly being […]