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Press Release: Chi demands more support for jobs in Newcastle

Chi Onwurah MP is demanding Government act to support furloughed staff in Newcastle Central. Jessica Taylor, official House of Commons photographer Chi said: “In the north east, we have seen the devasting impact of mass unemployment before. The furlough scheme ends next month with over 13,000 jobs and 3,000 self-employed people in Newcastle Central at […]

Press Release: Chi presents NUFC petition to Parliament

Newcastle MP presents NUFC petition to Parliament   On Wednesday evening Newcastle Central MP Chi Onwurah presented a petition, with over 21,000 online signatures, to Parliament calling for greater transparency from the Premier League following the collapse of the Newcastle United takeover. Chi said “This petition has shown the determination of Newcastle United supporters and […]

Press Release: Chi concerned over West End fast food stand off

Newcastle MP concerned as West End residents face further fast food stand off   Following her support for last years ‘Stop the Woppa’ campaign Newcastle Central MP Chi Onwurah is concerned that plans to turn the old West End police station into a Burger King have been revived. The developer has submitted another application to […]

Press Release: Chi to present petition to Parliament over Premier League

Newcastle MP to present petition to Parliament over Premier League   Following the Premier League’s reply to her letter on the collapse of the Newcastle United takeover, Newcastle Central MP Chi Onwurah has announced that she will present a petition to the House of Commons. The Petition calls for greater transparency and accountability for the […]

Chi writes to PM over unfair A Level results

Newcastle MP writes to PM over unfair A Level results   Newcastle Central MP Chi Onwurah is today writing to the Prime Minister to express her anger at the impact of this years unexpected and unfair A level results. Chi has been overwhelmed by complaints from students and parents in Newcastle, who have seen results […]

Chi Onwurah MP supports #BlackLivesMatter online protest in Newcastle

    PRESS RELEASE Chi Onwurah MP will once again show her support for the Black Lives Matter movement by joining the online protest in Newcastle at 1pm on 5 June, arranged by Stand up to Racism NE, alongside other speakers and activists. George Floyd’s recent murder and a long history of racial injustices have […]

Chi backs call for a National Chief Care Officer

Chi backs call for a National Chief Care Officer Chi Onwurah MP for Newcastle Central is backing demands for the government to create a National ‘Chief Care Officer’ position. She believes this is urgently needed to bring about a way forward to tackle the devastating impact of Covid-19 on care homes, which has been and […]