Real privilege to join Lord Mayor Veronica Dunn opening Newcastle Allotment & Garden show & celebrating all the green fingers & fantastic produce from allotments across our city, & the hard work or all those who make it happen. The…
I asked the government if ‘levelling up’ means mass Wilko redundancies and empty shopfronts in Newcastle
I asked the government if ‘levelling up’ means mass @LoveWilko redundancies and empty shopfronts in #NewcastleCentral. The Tories have given up on the British high street, while Labour has a plan to meet the challenges that businesses face. pic.twitter.com/1eFZ24ncSt — Chi…
Brilliant to visit the Lit & Phil – free to visit & a warm welcome always included
For more about this hidden gem see: https://www.litandphil.org.uk//
Home Office not only don’t know what they are doing but don’t even know what they are getting wrong!
Government failing to help brave Afghans who supported our Forces
Many Afghans who risked their lives for our Armed Services were left behind in the chaotic withdrawal from Kabul. My constituent's brother worked directly for the SAS in Helmand but has been refused entry to the UK. The Govt is…
Devastating news for all who love Wilko and especially for their Fantastic Employees
Devastating news for all who Love Wilko and especially for their Fantastic Employees who have served us so well in Newcastle. Government needs to take action to protect and rejuvenate our highstreets – a Labour Government will! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66743050?at_link_id=5C422600-5091-11EE-BF8D-440DD99D5CC3&at_ptr_name=twitter&at_format=link&at_link_origin=BBCBreaking&at_campaign_type=owned&at_bbc_team=editorial&at_campaign=Social_Flow&at_link_type=web_link&at_medium=social Wilko…
I am delighted to have been asked by Keir Starmer to continue in the role Shadow Minister for Science, Research and Innovation
The Prime Minister bears personal responsibility for putting children’s education – and their lives – at risk.
The PM bears personal responsibility for putting children’s education – and their lives – at risk. Me in ChronicleLive : https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/councils-review-safety-risk-north-27652069
Hugely positive response to our campaign to get the Swing Bridge swinging again by 2026
I am delighted by the hugely positive response to our campaign to get the Swing Bridge swinging again by 2026. We have had offers from people from Newcastle to New York hoping to help restore this iconic landmark! Me in…
Very concerned to learn that a school in the constituency may be affected by RAAC
Very concerned to learn that a school in the constituency may be affected by RAAC Parents, children and staff all deserve better. I will be writing to the Minister to get answers! https://www.theguardian.com/education/2023/sep/01/aerated-concrete-ministers-face-calls-to-explain-why-they-were-slow-to-shut-schools