Chi today wrote to Michael Gove, who had committed to meeting Wylam Brewery on the 25th of March, to discuss with them the ongoing problems they have exporting to the EU, following the UK-EU trade deal. Full letter here: LettertoGoveWylam
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On the 73rd #NHSBirthday I pay tribute to #NHS staff
On the 73rd #NHSBirthday I pay tribute to #NHS staff. NHS staff in #Newcastle and across the country have gone through so much to keep us safe over the past 16 months, and we owe them an enormous debt of…
Chi writes to Premier League on transparency for NUFC takeover arbitration
Chi has written to Richard Masters, Chief Exec of the Premier League, asking for a more transparent process of arbitration for the proposed NUFC sale. Full copy here: Letter to RichardMasters NUFCtakeover
Chi writes to Minister on NUFC takeover arbitration transparency
Chi has written to Oliver Dowden, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, following requests from constituents and the NUFC supporters club, to ask him to support a transparent arbitration process for the proposed NUFC sale. Full copy here:…
Chi writes to Minister on poor housing conditions for asylum seekers
Chi has written to Minister Chris Philp, to address the poor state of asylum seeker housing in Newcastle, following an individual case raised that was raised with her. She is also having ongoing discussions with the housing providers directly.
Chi hails ‘huge victory’ on steel safeguards
Chi Onwurah MP hails ‘huge victory’ on steel safeguards Chi Onwurah has praised steel workers and manufacturers across the North East for helping to force a last-minute government u-turn on Wednesday over the removal of safeguard tariffs on cheap imports…
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…
The Government has no long-term plan for UK science
Chi Onwurah MP, Labour’s Shadow Science Minister, commenting on the announcement that the Government will establish a National Science and Technology Council, said: “Ministers have cut the budget for science this year leaving researchers and programmes in the lurch, and…
Chi Signs Newcastle Council Letter on Tyne Bridge Repairs
Newcastle council have written to the government, supporting the bid for much needed repairs to the Tyne Bridge in time for the centenary of its construction, which Chi signed, the letter in full is here: Tyne Bridge letter Chi has…