Chi takes up plight of EU Nationals in Newcastle Chi Onwurah MP for Newcastle Central told the Minister in Parliament today that 3% of Newcastle’s population are EU Nationals. She pointed out how they are now very much part of…
Chi asks Government to do the right thing on EU nationals
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Your chance to shape an industrial strategy that will reflect the values of the Labour movement
This consultation will inform the basis of Labour’s Industrial Strategy. We invite contributions from right across the country, from businesses and business groups to trade unions, third sector organisations and members of the public. Britain has great strengths and enormous…
Chi Onwurah welcomes progress on blue plaque to commemorate Frederick Douglass
Chi Onwurah has welcomed Newcastle City Council Historic Advisory Panel’s decision to accept the proposal for a blue plaque to commemorate social reformer and anti-slavery campaigner Frederick Douglass’ time in Newcastle. Chi has been campaigning for a plaque near Westgate…
Chi’s speech in Parliament on Martin Luther King’s visit to Newcastle
Below is the full text of Chi’s speech on the Westminster Hall debate to highlight the anniversary of Martin Luther King’s time in Newcastle in 1967. You can watch the full debate here. — I beg to move, That this…
Chi takes up case for Toon Beef label for Town Moor cattle
Chi Onwurah MP for Newcastle Central today in Parliament pressed the Minister for local labelling regulations to help promote Toon Beef from the cattle who graze on the Town Moor She believes consumers want and should have better information about…
2016 Open Data Competition
Take part in Chi’s 2016 Open Data Competition by submitting an app or infographic using Newcastle upon Tyne Central’s constituency casework open data for the last year. The entry who is the most innovative, interesting or useful in their use of the…
Statement on ADS
On social media some people have tried to undermine my genuine and considered concerns over Jeremy Corbyn by claiming I am a ‘warmonger’ who attended a dinner with “arms dealer”. In my capacity as Shadow Minister for Cyber Security and…
Blue House roundabout draft proposals should not be part of Newcastle’s future – we need to change the way we travel
In a meeting with Newcastle City Council yesterday (Wednesday), Chi expressed her deep, deep concerns at the proposals for changes to the Blue House roundabout which the Council has released in early pre-consultation. She is calling a town hall meeting…
Chi Onwurah seeks comments on proposals for the Blue House roundabout
Chi will be meeting with Newcastle City Council on Wednesday 3rd August to discuss the proposals for the Blue House roundabout which will see parts of Little Moor Dukes Moor turned into a new roundabout. Chi will be voicing her…