Innovation in the NHS
Last month’s Science Innovation & Technology committee brought festive cheer by hearing how science is helping eradicate diseases like cervical cancer. But experts said it could be difficult getting new treatments adopted by the NHS. I asked the Secretary of State how he would ensure innovation benefits British patients. Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1877037743571632554
Four years of Tory austerity halved the funding for Newcastle City Council so I welcome news of the Labour government’s increased funding
Four years of Tory austerity halved the funding for Newcatsle City Council which left businesses and families drowning in uncertainty so I welcome news of increased funding I asked if there was light at the end of the tunnel with reforms to let the North East build the economy and public services we choose Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1869427754313126320 […]
Clean Seas and Rivers – under the Tories people had to campaign for sewage-free waterways as if it was a privilege, not a right
I asked the Secretary of State for if, like me, he finds it amazing that under the Tories, people had to campaign for sewage-free waterways as if it was a privilege, not a right I was also keen to know how much profit was taken out by the water companies instead of being invested! Parliament […]
Housing in Newcastle is the number one issue so I welcome the government’s new planning framework
After 14 years of neglect, indifference and downright obstruction by the Tories, housing in Newcastle is the number one issue so I welcome the government’s new planning framework I asked what the government will do to ensure housing is high quality, with the infrastructure constituents need Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1867257196829974920
Syria’s many ethnic, religious and political groups form a challenging pathway to a peaceful & inclusive society
The complexity of Syrian ethnic, religious and political groups makes the pathway to an inclusive Syria challenging. I asked the Government what steps the UK can take to bring together Syrian representatives to help enable them to build the peaceful, stable Syria we all wish to see. Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1866532143771361660
Make the ARTS more accessible
NE cultural orgs like @TheatreRoyalNew @NTR_PROJECTA & @inharmonyNE West Newcastle Symphony Orchestra open arts to working class & regional talent. But they are over-subscribed &/or funding is threatened. I asked for a debate on how Govt will make Arts more accessible. pic.twitter.com/iXHNVPPfxi — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) July 21, 2023 Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne […]
The Horizon Post Office Scandal is one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in this country
The Horizon Post Office Scandal is one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in this country. Sir Wyn's report confirms that the compensation schemes for postmasters are a mess. I asked the govt if they would sort out the process & get a grip on the Post Office management. pic.twitter.com/bwNrzS2uJP — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) […]
Bicentenary of the founding of Robert Stephenson & Co. – the importance of celebrating our city and region’s industrial heritage – I asked what the Government was doing to support this
On the bicentenary year of the founding of Robert Stephenson and Company's factory in Newcastle, the world's first locomotive factory, I led a debate on the importance of celebrating our city and region's industrial heritage, asking what the Govt was doing to support this. ???????? pic.twitter.com/dDJOXBrqfN — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) July 6, 2023 HANSARD […]
Sudan – a consistent and humane approach is urgently needed
The Sudanese diaspora in Britain & Brits in Sudan are particularly impacted by the conflict there. My office is receiving desperate casework which recalls the chaotic evacuation of Kabul. I asked the Foreign Sec to work w the Home Office to ensure a consistent & humane approach pic.twitter.com/HFeDqkn2sE — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) April 28, […]
Afghan refugees – who supported our Forces – may be made homeless
Tories claim they will move resettled Afghans from hotels to "perfectly suitable #housing". I asked how, given Newcastle has a desperate shortage of housing. The Minister couldn't rule out making homeless the very Afghan refugees who risked their lives supporting our forces. pic.twitter.com/dmEHvTN9zA — Chi Onwurah ???? (@ChiOnwurah) March 29, 2023