Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (Lab): I, too, congratulate the hon. Member for Stratford-on-Avon (Nadhim Zahawi) on moving the Second Reading of his Bill, and on making so many pertinent points.
The IPKat: A trip to the Commons: the Kat reports
A trip to the Commons: the Kat reports
Designs under scrutiny again. IPKat team member Jeremy was in action on Wednesday morning as a participant in a seminar, “Understanding IP: Design & Economic Growth”, which took place in the congenial …
Why I am still voting no to AV
The post outlining the reasons for my decision to vote no to AV attracted quite a few comments and kicked off a debate on my website which was interesting and generally better informed than a lot of the official campaigning.…
Why I’m voting no to AV
In the 2010 General Election only 56% of registered voters in Newcastle Central voted. And many residents of the city did not bother to register. For me, this is further proof that there needs to be change to refresh and …
Chi’s speech on the Budget Resolution
I want to declare an interest. From 2004 to 2010, I worked for a regulator-the bogeyman of Conservative Members. I worked for Ofcom. Working in that area, I was very aware of the dangers and limitations of regulation. However, I …
Innovation: The engine of progress
Chi Onwurah, MP for Newcastle Central and Shadow Minister for Innovation & Science speaking at the Annual Conference of the Professors & Heads of Electrical Engineering stated:
“Standing still is not an option. If government and industry can work together …
Poll shows overwhelming demand to retain the City Pool
Chi Onwurah MP for Newcastle Central says that the poll, which has just closed on her website, shows overwhelming demand to retain the City Pool, as it is with its two pools.
Ms Onwurah said:
“ I knew that the …
Chi Onwurah MP recommends…
Chi was asked by the charitable trust, Sense about Science, to recommend a book for their Christmas reading list. Chi opted for Rendez vous with Rama by Arthur C Clarke.
“Science fiction was one of the inspirations for my first …
Speech on Reclaiming the Domestic Violence Agenda at Newcastle University
May I start by thanking the Angelou Centre for organising the very important debate we’re all here to take part in? The issue of domestic violence in general, and specifically domestic violence against women in the BAME community, is a …
Speech to Nominet
As you know I have been an MP four months now, having been a telecoms engineer for 23 years before that, working in both the public and the private sectors.
I’m grateful for this opportunity to find myself back in …