Labour Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West. Chair of the House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.
Chi Onwurah
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I met with Newcastle City Council's CFO to discuss the concerns of many constituents that the beloved Newcastle cultural icon and leisure facility, the City Baths, was threatened by the operator's demise. They are working to secure a new operator as quickly as possible so the Baths remain open.
At SITC this morning I asked physicists whether cuts to research funding and opportunities for early career researchers will impact neuromorphic computing.
So sorry I cannot share the excitement of tonight's match in Newcastle, as I am speaking in Parliament tomorrow, but wishing the lads the best of luck! #ENG #FIFAWorldCup
Fantastic to attend AFCON Newcastle and speak about the importance of the values of community and diversity in #Newcastle and the #NorthEast, and, of course, watch some great footie!
Celebrating the amazing life and enduring legacy of friend and colleague Jo Cox with her sister Kim and colleagues from across the house, her family and friends.
"We have more in common than that which divides us."
Great News! 2,800 Nationwide members in Newcastle Central and West will receive a £100 Fairer Share payment this year, returning £280,000 directly to local people! Proud to see this positive impact for the fourth consecutive year.
Great to speak at the Heathrow Business Summit, I made the case for the North East as the UK’s Full Stack region: powering Jet Zero, AI growth & advanced manufacturing. Heathrow expansion must create opportunities beyond London.
I am concerned about threats to scrap in person Parliamentary Education Outreach Team who currently deliver fantastic sessions around the UK and #NewcastleCentralWest.
The last thing Westminster needs right now is to be more Westminster based! See my letter to HoC Administrative Committee 👇🏾
Big thanks to National Gallery of Art, Washington DC curator Sarah for taking me to see Turners' Keelmen and talking me through their collection of North East - connected painters.
Keelmen is identified as being set in both Newcastle and South Shields. So whose is it? Isnt this our skyline?
Today Newcastle’s Swing Bridge turns 150! A proud symbol of the skill and ambition that built the #NorthEast. I’ve been working hard to build momentum to restore it, with backing from Gvmnt and stakeholders, because our industrial heritage must be preserved and brought to life
