The Latest Breaking News from Chi Onwurah

MPs to summon Elon Musk to testify about X’s role in UK summer riots

Commons inquiry into rise of harmful content on social media also expected to call Meta and TikTok executives

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2024

Ministers in AI ‘arms race’ with criminals and rogue states, senior MP warns

Exclusive: Ministers have been urged to provide more clarity on how AI will be regulated

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2024

Labour MPs urge Reeves to spend tens of billions more on ailing public services

About 70 colleagues have written to chancellor ahead of budget pleading for her to commit to rewriting fiscal rules

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2024

“Why is this Government making it so hard for our kids?” asks Newcastle MP

Chi Onwurah cited a range of statistics that show the impact of child poverty in her Newcastle Central constituency

Chronicle Live · May 18, 2023

Newcastle West End Foodbank hands out 39% more emergency parcels as cost of living crisis hits hard

An MP has called the spike in need across the North East "incredibly worrying", as it was also revealed that a record number of food parcels were issued nationally

Chronicle Live · Apr 26, 2023

Newcastle police station saga could be nearing end after battle over Burger King plans

Redesigned plans for the derelict Westgate Road police station could be approved this week

Chronicle Live · Mar 28, 2023

MP accuses Government of 'giving up on the North' as Newcastle loses to Derby in rail HQ contest

Derby was named on Tuesday at the winning bidder for the Great British Railways base, beating Newcastle, Birmingham, Crewe, Doncaster, and York

Chronicle Live · Mar 21, 2023

Tyneside women 'woefully underrepresented' among list of greats given Newcastle's highest honour

Just four women have been awarded the Freedom of Newcastle in this 21st century, compared to 20 men

Chronicle Live · Mar 8, 2023

Stevie Wonder awarded Freedom of Newcastle as music icon hailed as 'an inspiration'

The American singer-songwriter has been given Newcastle's highest honour in recognition of his campaign to establish Martin Luther King Day in the USA

Chronicle Live · Mar 1, 2023

Pride and passion: Newcastle United and fans hailed by MPs and council leaders after cup final

MPs and councils across the region have remained positive following the cup final defeat

Chronicle Live · Feb 27, 2023