Fantastic to welcome @UniofNewcastle international students to #Newcastle, sharing with them the rich history, heritage and opportunities of the greatest city on earth! During their which they will become part of our vibrant global community as they study, enjoy footie and a good night out too!

On BBCNewsnight I spoke to the horrendous humanitarian suffering in Gaza and praised the Govt decision to recognise Palestine, particularly as a way of keeping a two state solution viable in the face of Israel's offensive in Gaza, and Israeli and settler action in the West Bank x.com/BBCNewsnight...

In @CommonsSITC, I asked if we raise medicine spend to the OECD average of 13%, as some are calling for, what impact this would have on the NHS. Health Minister @zubirahmed said we need to invest more in innovative medicines, but acknowledged the solution is complex.

Great to celebrate the #BritishKebabAwards with @CommonsSpeaker an industry worth £2.2bn, rooted in heritage and community, that is an important part of our city and our nighttime economy, including 2025 semi-finalists #Newcastle small businesses Vegano and The Bake Eldon!

In CommonsSITC urgent inquiry I asked Merck about its $3bn restructuring and 6,000 job cuts. Merck say they’re reallocating investment, not cutting. But with Januvia at $547 in US vs $45 in UK, questions remain on access, affordability & the UK’s plan for #lifesciences

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The loss of Merck’s investment, will be perceived as a blow to the UK’s life sciences sector On Tuesday @CommonsSITC will hold an urgent session to examine the issues facing this sector. I asked the Minister when he plans to revise the Life Sciences Sector Plan

Great to visit @NorthumbriaUni North East Space Skills and Technology Centre (NESST) site to discuss the construction process, visions for the building and new Geospatial & Satellite Engineering degrees in #Newcastle. A brilliant step forward for space innovation in #NorthEast.

The JLR cyberattack is the latest to reek havoc for British business. I asked the Minister to confirm that as firms like JLR and M&S are not deemed essential service providers under current legislation they do not have to meet the highest standards of security and reporting

After Lord O’Neill's opening remarks @CommonsSITC, I asked him if the biggest risk to our international science standing is political and ministerial leadership. His answer? A clear “yes.” If the UK wants to lead on global stage, we need long term focus on key global priorities

The #NorthEast proudly sends more young people into the Armed Forces than any other region, yet receives the least MoD spending. I secured a meeting with the Minister to push for a Defence Growth Deal and ensure our advanced manufacturing sector gets the backing it deserves.

It was a real inspiration to talk to the staff and children at Our Lady & St Anne’s Catholic Primary School, hear about the difference the breakfast club makes and see the range of breakfasts on offer for free. Children are starting the day nourished, focused, and ready to learn.

In a Westminster Hall Debate on Pavement Parking, I emphasised that all pavements should be for pedestrians to walk and wheel safely. Many #Newcastle streets were designed before multi-car households so consistent regulation and better public transport must part of the solution

In @CommonsSITC, I asked what AI said about the tradeoff between innovation and regulation. @matthewclifford told us that regulation doesn't have to be a barrier - it can create markets, foster openness, and unlock competitive advantage through standard

Exploring the transformative potential of @ARIA_research, in @CommonsSITC I asked CEO @matthewclifford and Chair @ilangur how ARIA’s work would unlock new markets such as precision neurotechnologies, with real societal, economic, and industrial impact

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Following the publication of the undisclosed 2023 Govt Information Security review I spoke to @BBCr4today about how @CommonsSITC found out about it, and what it meant for Government digital transformation, data security and the devastating MoD Data Breach.

I’ve joined over 80 MPs and Peers in calling on the Govt to review Fujitsu’s eligibility for public contracts. The Horizon scandal was one of the greatest miscarriages of justice and Fujitsu must be held to account for their role.

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A great chance to have more cadets in the #NorthEast! 💪 This Government is investing £70m to grow our cadet forces 30% by 2030, meaning more young people - especially in deprived areas - can gain life skills, qualifications & pathways to good jobs. www.gov.uk/government/n....

Congratulations to everyone receiving their GCSE results in #NewcastleCentralWest today, and to all those who’ve supported students throughout their studies. Your hard work and perseverance have paid off - whatever path you choose next, be proud of all that you’ve achieved!

A powerful report from @MollyRoseOrg. Pervasive-by-design shows TikTok & Instagram were recommending suicide & self-harm content to teens at industrial levels - just weeks before the #OnlineSafetyAct came into effect. We must listen, learn & act. 🔗 mollyrosefoundation.org/suicide-and-...

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Great news for #Newcastle! £121.8m has been approved to transform Forth Yards - an exciting regeneration project that will: 🏡 Deliver 2,500 new homes for local people 💼 Create hundreds of jobs 🌳 Build green spaces & a thriving new community A game-changer for our city's future

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Congratulations to all students, teachers, parents and carers in #NewcastleCentralWest receiving A-Level, T-Level and BTEC results today! Your hard work and resilience have paid off. Whatever path you choose next, be proud of all that you’ve achieved!

ICYMI 👇 Is enough being done to tackle the spread of misinformation and online harms on social media? Last month, the @CommonsSITC published a report on how the Government can plug the significant gaps in the Online Safety Act. Read here: publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...

Under this Labour government, children are back in school in record numbers - 5 million more days in class and 140,000 fewer persistently absent pupils. Thank you to everyone in #NewcastleCentralWest helping secure brighter futures for our children! www.gov.uk/government/n...

Great visit to @Warburtons at the NIE in Lemington to see how they're integrating innovation into their gluten-free production line - producing 180,000 loaves a week for the UK and Dubai. They're also investing £11 million to make the site 38% more energy efficient.

Lovely visit to Newcastle West End Sport Community Association, Newcastle West End Football club and Cowgate cricket club to see how they support cricket, football, and local youth activities at their Blakelaw site.

Great to visit Spincraft in the Newburn Industrial Estate, Lemington, who offer advanced metal forming for defence, space, oil and gas. We discussed how Govt can be more transparent in procurement timetables, the upcoming 10-year defence plan and opportunities in the space sector

The Global Talent Fund excludes the North—despite our world-class institutions. I’ve asked the Science Minister why no region north of Birmingham was prioritised and why the selection process he set out to me wasn't evidence, geography or policy based: committees.parliament.uk/committee/13...

I met with @IChemE to discuss how our #IndustrialStrategy and #localgrowthplans can make better use of their expertise. From food to pharma, chemical processes are key to much of what we do. Our region has a strong chemical engineering sector; we need to make it even stronger!

In July, @CommonsSITC found the #OnlineSafetyAct doesn't address the algorithmic amplification of misinformation used to fuel harm during the unrest last summer. Read @onlinehyphen’s piece on how the same X accounts still target UK Muslims: hyphenonline.com/2025/07/30/e...

Always a great pleasure to drop in on Blakelaw Community Centre especially Tuesdays when Community Pantry helps residents save money on their weekly food shop including fresh food and household staples living in the ward can join @JunaSathian: www.yourlocalpantry.co.uk/pantry-listi...

In July the top three Policy issues raised by constituents were #BenefitChanges #GazaLebanonPalestine#Animal chionwurahmp.com/2025/08/poli... #OpenMP #OpenData

My latest #NewcastleCentral&West casework report is up. In July the top three individual issues raised by constituents were #Housing #Immigration #Visas&Passports chionwurahmp.com/2025/08/indi... #OpenData

Great to visit Schnoobert productions in Newcastle City Center. They are the team behind Hebburn, Death on the Tyne and the Chris Ramsey Show. We discussed how to ensure more #Northeast stories are told by local production companies and the regulatory challenge they face.

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, #UKParliament and online! 👇🏾 chionwurahmp.com/mps-report-n...

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, #UKParliament and online! 👇🏾 chionwurahmp.com/mps-report-n...

The UK’s first Roma Holocaust Memorial was unveiled in #Newcastle today. It’s important that we remember the hundreds of thousands who were murdered — and commit to fighting hatred, denial, and extremism. Thank you to Nicu Ion for making this powerful monument possible.

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Inspiring to visit @CR_UK on Grainger Street in #Newcastle. The stores sell over 2,500 items a week and took £310,000 last year raising £165,000 for cancer research! I saw the important work volunteers like Steffon do and I got a lesson in how to steam clothes for the shop floor.

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🎵There is nothing like a Dame🎶 goes the song but we must make sure everyone in the #NorthEast is able to benefit from the kind of social mobility that led me from a North Kenton council estate to Damehood: my op-ed for @ChronicleLive Read here: www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/news-op...

Lovely to visit the newish Pilgrim Newcastle in what was the Hoochie Coochie, a great venue for live music. With the new owners we discussed support for Newcastle's critical hospitality sector, and our wonderful nighttime economy

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