Newcastle Central MP Chi Onwurah has secured a meeting between the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove and Wylam Brewery to discuss the impact of Brexit on their business. Chi said “The European Union accounted for half of…
Special online surgery with the Police &Crime Commissioner for Northumbria
I’m holding a special online surgery with @NorthumbriaPCCon 19th March – to book a private slot please email: enquiries@northumbria-pcc.go.uk
Remembering #SarahEverard her family & loves ones. And all the women who walk in fear.
Remembering #SarahEverard her family & loves ones. And all the women who walk in fear. #ReclaimTheseStreets #ReclaimTheNight
Dear Newcastle March 2021
Dear Newcastle March 2021 This lockdown feels longer and harder. Perhaps it is the short days, perhaps it is the lack of certainty as to how we will get out of it, or the lack of support for so many…
Press release:- Newcastle MP demands the Chancellor use the budget to close gaps in support.
Ahead of Wednesdays budget Newcastle Central MP Chi Onwurah has written to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak to demand action over those excluded from covid-19 support. On February 13th Chi held a digital town hall in Newcastle Central for businesses and…
Dear Newcastle February 2021
A month in and 2021 is proving hard going – fortunately there is also hope for the spring with the rollout of the vaccine. The UK passed the terrible milestone of 100,000 deaths from Covid19, a statistic that hides immeasurable…
Press Release: Secretary of State for Business accuses Shadow Minister of living in a parallel universe for calling on the Government to protect UK the future of scientific research
Today at Business Questions Shadow Science Minister Chi Onwurah highlighted the concerning impact the pandemic has had on the future of UKs world leading science and research base. Chi said “we are all grateful to Britain’s world leading scientists blazing…
Back Labour’s plan to help students access online education
The Government has had months since the start of the pandemic to tackle the digital divide in children’s learning, yet thousands of pupils are still unable to access online education Demand they take action – sign the petition now https://action.labour.org.uk/page/s/help-students-access-online-education
Today Holocaust Memorial Day
Today, #HolocaustMemorialDay , I will light a candle and safely place it in my window at 8pm to remember all those who were murdered for who they were, & to stand against prejudice, hostility and division in the world today.…
Newcastle Central Covid19 #Excluded Town Hall
The Government are refusing to provide help for everyone in this terrible pandemic. How can we ensure #ExcludedUK are supported? If you are from #NewcastleCentral & your business or employment has been #Excluded join me on Saturday 13th February Register…