Debate in Parliament Celebrating 100 years of the Tyne Bridge
Chi holds debate in Parliament Celebrating 100 years of the Tyne Bridge Chi Onwurah, MP for Newcastle Central, has secured a Westminster Hall debate next Wednesday 23rd June on ‘Celebrating 100 years of the Tyne Bridge’ Chi said: “The Tyne Bridge will be 100 years old in 2028 “it is a very important part of […]
Chi warns against Tory sleaze threat to science as Conservatives plan to exempt new agency from Freedom of Information and procurement rules
Chi Onwurah says : “The UK has a proud tradition in science and innovation and Labour supports high-ambition science, but Tory secrecy plans mean the new agency risks being a front for sleaze, threatening UK science.” She warns against Tory sleaze threat to science as Conservatives plan to exempt new agency from Freedom of Information […]
Chi seeks jobs guarantee for those working in Newcastle United club shop
MP secures meeting with Secretary of State to enable beer exports for local brewery
Newcastle Central MP Chi Onwurah has secured a meeting between the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove and Wylam Brewery to discuss the impact of Brexit on their business. Chi said “The European Union accounted for half of Wylam Breweries business in 2020 but since the Governments bungled EU trade deal Wylam’s beers […]
Covid jab at the Eagles Arena.
Chi receives jab her at the Eagles Arena. Today Chi Onwurah, MP for Newcastle Central, took her turn to receive the covid19 vaccination at the Eagles Arena in Newcastle. Chi was able at a social distance to meet the Clinical Director, NHS and Tyne and Wear Fire Service staff, as well as many of […]
Press release:- Newcastle MP demands the Chancellor use the budget to close gaps in support.
Ahead of Wednesdays budget Newcastle Central MP Chi Onwurah has written to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak to demand action over those excluded from covid-19 support. On February 13th Chi held a digital town hall in Newcastle Central for businesses and constituents who have not been able to access the support they needed. Chi said “At […]
Press Release: Labour demand Government do more to keep forces strength up in Newcastle Central
Following a leaked Ministry of Defence report last weekend that showed 32 of 33 infantry battalions are dangerously short of battle-ready personnel, Labour are demanding the Government to do more safeguard the strength of Britain’s full-time forces. Labour is planning to use the Armed Forces Bill, debated in the Commons last Monday [8 February], to […]
Press Release: Secretary of State for Business accuses Shadow Minister of living in a parallel universe for calling on the Government to protect UK the future of scientific research
Today at Business Questions Shadow Science Minister Chi Onwurah highlighted the concerning impact the pandemic has had on the future of UKs world leading science and research base. Chi said “we are all grateful to Britain’s world leading scientists blazing a trail of hope in this terrible pandemic. But how is Government protecting sciences future? […]
Chi rejects Government claim the North East is Tory
Newcastle Central MP Chi Onwurah rejects Government claim the North East is Tory During questions in the House of Commons today, Michael Gove, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, claimed that “the North East was Tory” as they “stand up for workers.” Gove made this claim whilst avoiding a question on Brexit and businesses by […]
Press release: Ahead of small business Saturday, Chi Onwurah warns hundreds of small businesses in Newcastle Central might not make it to Spring
Ahead of Small Business Saturday, the Labour party has revealed that many of the small businesses reopening this week may not make it to Spring because of government failure to get a grip on the virus and shrinking government support. New analysis of official data reveals an estimated 470 of small businesses in Newcastle Central […]