Chi supports the charity Beating Bowel Cancer
Chi has pledged to support the national charity Beating Bowel Cancer to save lives from the UK’s second biggest cancer killer. Chi said: “Sadly in Newcastle upon Tyne Central, more people are diagnosed with bowel cancer and more people die…
Government’s health reforms will widen health inequalities
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 the subject…
Chi backs Big Energy Week to help cut fuel bills
Chi Onwurah MP for Newcastle Central said: “ Fuel bills are a big worry for many people at the moment. “ I am pleased to support the CAB’s Big Energy Week and hope it will make big difference to residents…
Constituency Casework December 2011
Policy Issues Total Policy Issues for the period 264 Individual Issues Total Individual Issues for the period 151
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.