Inspiring to meet volunteers at St Marys place, supporting homeless people ,based in the Newcastle Catholic Cathedral

Inspiring to meet volunteers at St Marys place, based in the Newcastle Catholic Cathedral where every Monday they cook and serve a hot meal for 20-60 homeless people! It was brilliant to see and hear how they have developed their service to help the community.
Great to meet student from St Pauls Primary School in Westgate

Great to meet student from St Pauls Primary School in Westgate and hear about their creative writing and photography project which resulted in a fabulous exhibition of their photos from Leazes Park. They also interrogated me on Government policies and their impact on the environment. […]
Inspiring to talk to the volunteers at Merton Lodge in Benwell

Inspiring to talk to the volunteers at Merton Lodge in Benwell, to hear how the community has come together following the tragedy at Violet Close and their plans to provide even more community activities and opportunities in the future – if they can find the funds!
I asked the Prime Minister if the recent big Trade Deals prove the UK, especially the North East, is a top investment destination

Labour has signed trade deals with India, the US and the EU— the Tories and Reform oppose. I asked the PM if this proves the UK, especially the North East, is a top investment destination. He said it’s clear others want to trade with us and the deals will benefit the region. Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1925454245370696029 […]
Chi Onwurah secures Government congratulations for Newcastle United Football Club’s Carabao Cup win

Israel needs to understand how the world views its actions in preventing aid into Gaza and starving the civilian population

We need Israel to understand how the world views its actions in preventing aid into Gaza and starving the civilian population. I welcome this act by the Government as a step in that direction. Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1924885156495585760
My debate follow up letter to Minister Hamish Falconer MP on support for people in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

As horrific suffering in Gaza continues and a whole population is on the brink of starvation I have written to the Minister to follow up on my debate on support for Palestinians and answer the question – in Whitehall and Newcastle , what can we do?
Northumbria University opening new Centre for Responsible AI – where tech serves people, not the other way around

Brilliant to speak Northumbria University at the opening of their new Centre for Responsible AI. It is great that Northumbria is helping shape a trusted AI future in Newcatsel and beyond —where tech serves people, not the other way around.
The Labour Government’s landmark new trading arrangement with the European Union will be good for Britian and Newcastle

Great news! Great news! The Labour Government’s landmark new trading arrangement with the European Union will grow our economy, support British farming, food and drink businesses, and put money back in the pockets of working people in Newcastle and the rest of the country. will grow our economy, support British farming, food and drink businesses, […]
Proud to support our Social Workers

Social workers across Newcastle and the UK make a huge difference to people’s lives every day, often without the recognition they deserve. If you know an outstanding social worker, why not nominate them – deadline 27th May. https://socialworkawards.com/award-entry/how-to-enter/