The government wants to take money from 16,241 universal credit claimants in #NewcastleCentral. £20 a week can be what stands between a family and the foodbank. If there is money for PPE that didn’t exist, then there is money for…
Dear Newcastle July 2021
Dear Newcastle Central June did not bring Boris Johnsons much promised ‘Freedom Day’ due to his own mishandling of the delta variant which has cases soaring particularly in the North East. In Newcastle the end of June saw us hit…
Celebrating 100 years of the Tyne Bridge
Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (Lab) I beg to move, That this House has considered celebrating 100 years of the Tyne Bridge. It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger, and to share with you…
Debate in Parliament Celebrating 100 years of the Tyne Bridge
Chi holds debate in Parliament Celebrating 100 years of the Tyne Bridge Chi Onwurah, MP for Newcastle Central, has secured a Westminster Hall debate next Wednesday 23rd June on ‘Celebrating 100 years of the Tyne Bridge’ Chi said: “The Tyne…
North East has huge health inequalities, it is important we are part of clinical trials for new treatments & medicines
The North East faces huge health inequalities, it is important we are part of clinical trials for new treatments & medicines. When I asked the Minister she claimed the govt are taking steps to ensure representative participation, particularly for areas…
Dear Newcastle June 2021
Dear Newcastle As the weather warms up and Covid restrictions are relaxed many of us look forward to spending more time with family and friends. However the Government’s mistakes threaten that. The Delta variant first identified in India is causing…
Carers Week
Carers have gone to extraordinary lengths over the past year to look after and support those they care for, with many caring around the clock often without any breaks. This has come at a huge personal cost, and left many…
Covid Vaccination such a great feeling, when the call comes get yours!
Double-jabbed! Thanks to Bridget, Christina, Helen, David & *everyone* volunteers &#NHS staff who made getting my second #AstraZeneca vaccine in #Newcastle such a lovely experience. It is such a great feeling, when the call comes get yours! And big thanks to…
Dear Newcastle May 2021
Dear Newcastle It is hard to believe that we have spent over a year now in various forms of lockdown with so much loss of life and so much sacrifice by so many. We hope that there is a sustainable…
The Post Office Scandal is the largest legal miscarriage of justice in our history
The#PostOfficeScandal is the largest legal miscarriage of justice in our history. This Government has failed to stand with the postmasters in their quest for justice. Investigations delayed, claims denied, and not one word of explanation or apology as to why…