Today the Equality and Human Rights Commission published its report following an investigation into antisemitism in the Labour Party and has found it to have broken equality laws. It’s a shameful day for my party. My thoughts are with the Jewish community and the victims of anti-Jewish racism who have suffered appalling abuse, which was … Continue reading Equality and Human Rights Commission Report – Antisemitism in the Labour Party →

I hope residents of the Great Park are keeping safe and healthy during this difficult time. I met with the Newcastle Great Park Consortium and representatives of Newcastle City Council recently and thought it would be helpful to update you on what was discussed at the meeting. As ever, please do let me know if … Continue reading An update for Great Park residents →

Normally on #WearItPink Day we dress up in bright pink outfits to highlight as best we can that every year 11,500 women lose their lives to breast cancer. Covid-19 has put huge pressure on screening services and we can’t afford to delay. Today on #WearItPink day I’m wearing pink and have written to the Government … Continue reading Letter to the Chancellor on funding for breast cancer →

The increasing rate of Coronavirus infections are a real concern for us all. The next few weeks and months will continue to be challenging. The Government’s announcement of a simplification of the lockdown rules has put Newcastle, for the time being, in Tier 2 – meaning that people cannot mix inside with people who are … Continue reading Share your views on Covid-19 restrictions →