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…
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…
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 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…
Chi highlights risks to world leading British research base and growth
The government’s decision to cut investment in research will put the UK’s position as a world leading research base at risk, a report commissioned by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has found today.