Newcastle Central MP Chi Onwurah today called on the government to do more to tackle health inequalities between the North East and the rest of England. Ms Onwurah secured a debate in Westminster Hall today (Tuesday 24th January) on …
Chi backs Big Energy Week to help cut fuel bills
Constituency Casework December 2011
Keeping You Informed (January 2012)
Dear Newcastle
I hope everyone has had a good Christmas and New Year.…
Wingrove Primary in Newcastle exhibits artwork in the House of Commons to help get Education for All
An exhibition opens next week in the House of Commons, Westminster, including artwork from children at Wingrove Primary School in Newcastle.
The exhibition is part of the Send My Sister to School campaign in which over half a million young …
Chi Onwurah questions Minister on Transport Spending (North-East)
House of Commons on Thursday 12 January 2012
Text taken from Hansard.
Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (Lab): What proportion of central Government spending on transport is spent in the north-east. [88232]…
Chi’s speech at a Sceptics in the Pub event on the North East and Innovation
It’s great to be here in the Bridge Hotel and thank you for inviting me. I’ll start by wishing you all a Happy New Year before I go on to talk about the likelihood of regional happiness this year.…
Chi highlights the unfair impact of regional pay rates
Chi Onwurah MP for Newcastle Central speaking in the Regional Pay debate in Parliament pointed out that the evidence clearly shows that the disparity between public and private sector wages, is focused on the lower section of earners.…
Seasons Greetings
Keeping You Informed (December 2011)
Dear Newcastle,
This has been a busy end to the parliamentary year, with, in quick succession, the Autumn Economic Statement, Innovation for Growth strategy and the European Council meeting…