Chi criticises hostile language towards disabled and those on welfare Nothing for young people in Newcastle beyond taking control of their schools away from the community and “putting it on a desk in Whitehall” Speaking in the Budget debate…
Chi’s speech on ‘building a creative nation’
Building a creative nation: putting skills to work Chi’s speech to the Creative & Cultural Skills National Conference 2016 on 3 March 2016. Check against delivery. It’s a real pleasure to be here at the Creative & Cultural Skills National Conference…
Chi’s speech in Parliament’s Superfast Broadband debate
As the Labour Party’s shadow minister for culture and the digital economy, Chi spoke in a debate on superfast broadband on Monday 12th October, highlighting the Government’s failure over the last five years. The speech can be watched or read…
Chi’s speech at Newcastle Unites march
Good Morning Newcastle. And to those who aren’t from Newcastle, a warm welcome if you come here to share our values. Strong communities working together. Of respect, and understanding, freedom to express yourself through your religion or your views. Supporting…
Budget speech by Chi in House of Commons 20th March 2015
House of Commons Friday 20 March 2015 Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation 20 Mar 2015 : Column 1049 11.51 am Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (Lab): It is an honour to follow the right hon. Member for Uxbridge and…
Chi speaks on Gaza at Monument
Thank you Today people from all around the north east are here in solidarity with Gaza. And across the country and across the world people are marching for the same cause. Whatever your political affiliation, whatever you religion or race,…
Government balancing books on the backs of the poor
House of Commons Hansard Finance Bill 1 July 2014 : Column 784 Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (Lab): I shall be brief. The new clause would force the Chancellor to publish a report that made it clear how the…
Chi’s Speech to the Digital Leaders Conference 2013
This is the text of Chi’s speech to the Digital Leaders Conference on Wednesday, 4th December 2013. — Check against delivery– Good Afternoon It is a real pleasure to be here. I am very grateful to the Chancellor…
Green Alliance’s summer reception – What is the future of UK infrastructure?
Speech by Rt Hon Ed Balls MP, Shadow Chancellor Green Alliance’s summer reception – What is the future of UK infrastructure? 10 July 2013, BMA House Thank you very much indeed Matthew for inviting me along and to Martin…
Gaming sector ‘stuck in dark ages’
– Warm words from Government and industry not enough to tackle the problem – Women make up nearly half of the most frequent game purchasers but only 6% of ICT industry employees. The lack of women in ICT is a…