Update on Planned Closure of Boots North Kenton – correspondence with the Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Boots
RE: Planned Closure of Boots North Kenton Dear Sebastian James, I am writing to you with deep concern following recent news that 300 Boots stores will close; among these will be the branch in North Kenton in my constituency, whose closure is planned for the 2nd of March. This Boots pharmacy plays a […]
Season’s Greetings!
Season’s greetings! Chi’s office is now closed until the new year, but if you get in touch we will aim to get back to you as soon as possible when the office re-opens.
Chi Onwurah welcomes progress on blue plaque to commemorate Frederick Douglass
Chi Onwurah has welcomed Newcastle City Council Historic Advisory Panel’s decision to accept the proposal for a blue plaque to commemorate social reformer and anti-slavery campaigner Frederick Douglass’ time in Newcastle. Chi has been campaigning for a plaque near Westgate Road in order to mark where Douglass stayed in the city when campaigning for the […]
Black History Month
Chi has written on the importance of recognising black history for Black History Month magazine: “As I child I would have been hard put to name a dozen famous black people outside music or sports. My knowledge of black achievement was limited to those two sectors and a few walk-on parts in the great histories of […]
Nissan plant in Sunderland – Chi on sky news
Chi was on Sky News discussing the Nissan plant in Sunderland and the need for investment in the North East. Click below to see the video. Chi on Sky News – Nissan, Brexit and the North East
Chi becomes honorary Scout Leader for the day
Chi became a Scout Leader for the day as 28 Cub Scouts, from across the UK held the first ever Pack meeting at the Palace of Westminster. The event was part of The Scout Association’s drive to promote the benefits of volunteering to adults. She met up with 12 adult leaders from around the […]