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…
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…
Minister response to question on explicit spam emails
Chi has received a response on the number of complaints about sexually explicit spam emails recorded by the ICO, full letter here: eCase 11424 – Onwurah
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…