I am pleased the government announced a consultation today following the removal of the mandatory element of digital ID.
I asked the minister to ensure that digital ID will be built using good data practices to deliver easier access to public services.
A fantastic tour of Newcastle's historic gateway Sallyport Tower, preserved, restored and repurposed as The Secret Tower, a beautiful events venue, bringing visitors to Newcastle to invest in our economy and heritage, a great small business supporting our past and future.
The 2021 Census told us 484 women living in #NewcastleCentralWest were Armed Forces veterans.
Women make a significant contribution to our Armed Forces, protecting our way of life.
For #IWD2026, I join the Royal British Legion and pay tribute to their service.
My latest #DearNewcastle Constituency Report is now up, check out what I’ve been up to & who I’ve been meeting as your MP – in #Newcastle, #Munich, #UKParliament and online! 👇🏾 chionwurahmp.com/wp-content/u...
Great to come together for Iftar at Kotku Mosque during the holy month of Ramadan. Thank you for sharing with me the important contribution the Turkish community makes to our wonderful city, as well as the absolutely delicious Turkish food
Wonderful event at Newcastle City Council celebrating the incredible women of Newcastle this #IWD - from Council Leader Karen Kilgour and CEO Pam Smith, to Freedom of the City recipient YolanDa Brown, Dr Hannabiell Sanders, of Newcastle College and Young Women's Film Academy and so many more!
At yesterday's Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, I pressed Prof Michele Dougherty STFC Executive Chair to explain how the £162m financial shortfall threatening our physics, astronomy, and nuclear research base had come about and why early career researchers were paying for it.
As a child I loved reading, it opened up whole worlds for me and we know it helps boost young people’s academic attainment and wellbeing. This #WorldBookDay I am delighted to see the celebration of reading in #NewcastleCentralWest, encouraging a love of reading across the city 📚
The recent racist abuse directed at footballers is appalling.
I've joined with colleagues to demand the FA show true leadership.
We need a zero-tolerance approach at all levels to ensure there is no space in the game for those who spread hate or seek to divide us.
#kickitout
At last month's Munich Security Conference, the trust gap between the EU & UK was obvious on defence, tech, sovereignty and more.
I asked the Foreign Secretary whether the UK should pick a side, forge an independent path or work to restore trust. 🤝 🌍️
Yesterday in the House, I reminded the PM that many Geordies are in the Gulf.
While I thanked him for his support, I was clear: Iran is a murderous, despotic regime, but bombs raining down will not make my constituents feel safer. I asked how he can restore security to the region
There are many Geordies in the Gulf including in our armed forces, so I thanked the PM for his support.
Iran is a murderous, despotic regime, but bombs raining down will not make my constituents feel safer - I asked how he can restore security to the region.
Fantastic news! Newcastle City Council is a Kinship Zone, trialling payments for kinship carers so more children can stay safely with loved ones. A big step for families raising relatives. Find out more here: www.gov.uk/government/news/government-launches-investment-in-support-for-kinship-carers
Thanks to all the Labour members who made Labour North Regional Conference such an inspiring celebration of Labour hard work, achievement and values. Great pleasure to introduce Wes Streeting setting out the difference Labour makes in government, not least saving the NHS!
Great to join the hardworking, local Labour Throckley, Walbottle and Newburn team talking and listening to residents in Abbey Heights about the issues that matter to them - there was a lot of interest on our SEND proposals and investment in public services.
This week Parliament debated how to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation online.
There was not a single Reform MP present!
Fantastic to meet apprentices Sophie and Alessio from Costa Coffee and hear about their Management and Leadership apprenticeships building skills, confidence and exciting career opportunities while learning on the job! A big thank you to Ryan for teaching me some barista skills!
Northern industry built this nation, but the previous government neglected our industrial heritage - one reason why Newcastle's iconic Swing Bridge no longer swings.
I asked the Minister for funding support to get the Swing Bridge swinging again!
My Committee's Social Media report identified 5 principles: public safety, free expression, responsibility, control & transparency
We made recommendations on a right to reset and to tackle advertising & the amplification of harmful content
I urged the Gov to implement them.
When I joined Facebook in 2005, you had to be over 18.
20 years later, children as young as 13 are growing up with almost unrestricted access to social media shaping their lives and brains.
The Tories' failure to act over those years amounts to negligence of the highest order.
Today marks four years since Putin’s illegal full invasion of Ukraine.
Through extraordinary resilience, the Ukrainian people continue to defend the principles of freedom and democracy against authoritarian aggression.
Newcastle stands with them.
#StandWithUkraine
I spent last weekend at #MSC2026.
I was there as Chair of @CommonsSITC so focused on science, tech and defence, particularly tech sovereignty, defence spending and science diplomacy.
Here are my five key takeaways:
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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent for Christians in Newcastle and around the world.
My best wishes to everyone observing this special time of year in the Christian calendar.
Last month I asked how Iran was able to shut down internet access during the protests, and what the UK is doing in response.
The Minister’s reply confirms the regime used its control of a highly centralised telecoms network and the UK is working with allies to help address this
Congrats to our local M&S for topping a mystery shopper survey by The Grocer, notably praised for standout customer service and availability of products.
On my last visit, the great service absolutely merited this recognition!
A real credit to a hardworking team. Well done! 🌟
Ramadan Mubarak to everyone observing the Holy Month in Newcastle and across the world.
Wishing you and your families peace, reflection and joy throughout this blessed month. ❤️
Great to visit constituents in #NewcastleCentralWest enjoying better heating and warmth this winter, and doubled energy efficiency with Warmworks Warm Homes Local Grant scheme, installed by Thrift Energy. Find out more here: www.warmworks.co.uk/our-work/newcastle-warm-homes-local-grant/
Hello from a rainy #MSC2026 day 2!
Tech companies launch the Trusted Tech Alliance to address tech sovereignty and shared values, the PM calls for closer collaboration with EU and interdependence with US and President Zelensky highlights the impact of drone technology in Ukraine
I’m at the Munich Security Conference, as the Chair of Science, Innovation and Technology Committee I need to follow the impact of science and tech on security and vice versa.
Innovation is happening so fast raising questions of tech sovereignty, defence investment, procurement and our values!
It's International Day of Women & Girls in Science and I spoke to Emily Warner at The Pharmacist about the importance of supporting and championing more women and girls into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
