River Tyne Overhead Power Transmission Cable

There is an issue regarding the River Tyne and the height of the overhead power…

River Tyne Sediment Build-up

I have been making representations on behalf of businesses on the riverside regarding the build-up…

Coronavirus August Update

Coronavirus, Testing and Reopening of Schools Over the last month the Labour Party have supported…

Refugee Family Reunion

Throughout my time as an MP, I have consistently made the case for the UK…

Black British History

Following the recent Black Lives Matter protests, a light has been shone on the teaching…

Climate Change Virtual Lobby

I attended a virtual climate change lobby meeting with constituents. Overall, more than 13,000 people…

Coronavirus July Update

Coronavirus and Universities  Higher education institutions are facing significant pressure from the disruption caused by…

Emergency Financial Statement

The Chancellor’s emergency financial statement falls far short of a much needed ‘Green’ Back to…

Post-Brexit Trade Deals and the NHS

As the UK leaves the European Union and seeks to recover from the coronavirus pandemic,…

Brexit Update

Despite the focus on the coronavirus pandemic, following the UK’s exit from the EU on…

Coronavirus June Update

Coronavirus and Schools As further lockdown restrictions are lifted, the Government has asked schools to reopen in…

Disproportionate Effect of Coronavirus on BAME Groups

The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the inequalities BAME groups face in relation to health. Following…

Black Lives Matter

As I know you will be aware, George Floyd, a black American, was killed while…

Coronavirus May Update

Whilst it appears that we are past the first peak of the Coronavirus pandemic, hundreds…

The Agriculture Bill

The Agriculture Bill was also brought back before the House of Commons for its Report…

The Domestic Abuse Bill

On 28 April, the Domestic Abuse Bill received its Second Reading in the House of…

Victory in Europe Day

This year’s VE Day marked the 75th Anniversary of the end of World War 2.…

‘Hidden Heroes’ Campaign

I am supporting the NHS Property Services ‘Hidden Heroes’ campaign which aims to highlight our…

Coronavirus April Update

On Thursdays people in Newcastle have been joining the rest of the country in coming…

New Leader and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party

Congratulations to Keir Starmer on being elected as Leader of the Labour Party and to…

National Association of Deafened People

I marked World Hearing Day by meeting with representatives of the National Association of Deafened…