Meeting with Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums I joined the owner of Shieldfield’s Biscuit Factory, Ramy Zack at an event in Parliament…
Tackling the Impact of Chickenpox in East Newcastle Although a mild disease for most children, chickenpox still has a significant burden for families…
Successful Campaign for a National Clinical Director for Eye Care Last year I backed the Macular Society in their campaign to establish a National Clinical…
Visiting West Jesmond Primary School It was a pleasure to visit West Jesmond Primary School in March. I was welcomed…
Meeting with Jim Gray from the Northumbria Police Federation I met with Jim Gray, Chairman of the Northumbria Police Federation, we focused on two…
Supporting Parkinson’s UK Ahead of World Parkinson’s Day I met with representatives from Parkinson’s UK and those who live…
Support for Ukrainian Refugees I am continuing to assist those who have generously offered their homes to Ukrainian refugees…
Continuing My Campaign Against Bus Cuts in Walker I am continuing my support for local Labour Councillors in their opposition to the planned…
Climate and Environment Emergency: WWF Earth Hour I joined my Labour colleagues, Afzal Khan and Valerie Vaz in supporting WWF’s annual Earth…
Reaction to Spring Statement The Chancellor failed to tackle the scale of the problem facing the North East of…
Civil Service Pension Scheme The Court of Appeal ruled that the Government’s 2015 public sector pensions reforms unlawfully treated…
Proposed Developments on Malmo and Spillers Quay I have been contacted by several constituents who have raised with me their concerns about…
Reaction to Spring Statement I have been supporting local Labour Councillors in their opposition to the planned cut of…
Fuel Poverty in East Newcastle Rising energy costs are significantly increasing the pressure on household finances. Citizens Advice Newcastle have…
Climate Emergency: Transition to Renewable Energy The Russian invasion of Ukraine has highlighted the dependence of European and other major economies…
World Cancer Day – Supporting Maggie’s Newcastle On this year’s World Cancer Day I reaffirm my support for Maggie’s Newcastle. They are…
Russian Invasion of Ukraine I condemn, in the strongest possible terms, President Putin’s unprovoked and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine.…
Supporting Bees and Pollinators Many constituents have written to me highlighting the importance of bees and pollinators. I joined…
Voting Against the Elections Bill I remain concerned about the government’s Elections Bill which seeks to make it compulsory for…
Backing Better Dementia Care in Newcastle Approximately 3400 people live with dementia in Newcastle. By 2030, it is predicted that this…
Sue Gray’s Update on Downing Street Parties in Lockdown Sue Gray provided an update on her report into rule-breaking in Downing Street. Ms Gray…