Chi writes to Minister on poor housing conditions for asylum seekers
Chi writes to Minister on poor housing conditions for asylum seekers

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 hails ‘huge victory’ on steel safeguards

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…

The Government has no long-term plan for UK science
The Government has no long-term plan for UK science

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
Chi Signs Newcastle Council Letter on Tyne Bridge Repairs

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
Debate in Parliament Celebrating 100 years of the Tyne Bridge

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
North East has huge health inequalities, it is important we are part of clinical trials for new treatments & medicines

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…