Fantastic tour of @LewyLady 'Flying Alang the Wall' exhibition of scenes along the route of Hadrian’s Wall through #Newcastle. You can see it on on 6th floor of City Library until 31 July!

At SITC I asked whether Innovate UK, like other research bodies would pay a 1% levy as a result of STFC cuts.

Businesses and individuals are increasingly seeing the benefits of living and working in the North East, but train journeys are too often dead time. I asked when the Government will ensure that reliable Wi-Fi will be secured across LNER services to improve productivity.

As an electrical engineer, I’ve always been in awe of our electricity grid, and the challenges it faces from climate change to AI. NESO has confirmed the grid is stable and an investigation is underway so I asked the Minister what the Government was doing to strengthen resilience

At the NHS Blood and Transplant drop-in, I met Bea’s dad from Burnopfield, who shared how organ donation at Newcastle’s Freeman Hospital saved her life. An important reminder of the life-changing impact donors have on patients and families across our region and beyond.

Great to speak at the ICAEW AI Assurance Conference on the huge opportunities AI can bring to accountancy, auditing and business. But unlocking those benefits means mitigating risks, building trust and ensuring AI is safe, reliable and accountable through robust AI assurance

The UK's excellence in research and innovation is a distinct strategic advantage. In my SITC report, Science diplomacy, debate I called on the Government to outline a science diplomacy strategy to drive progress and act as a pillar of soft power.

Fantastic news Exhibition Park and Leazes Park have the received Keep Britain Tidy #GreenFlagAward! Scotswood Garden also won the #CommunityAward! We have fantastic green spaces on our doorstep in #NewcastleCentralWest thanks to the staff and volunteers who look after them

I'm bringing a Ten Minute Rule Bill to Parliament in September Personal Data (Digital Twins) to protect people's data, personality and preferences in the age of AI. Technology should work for people, not the other way around.

Buses are a lifeline for many people across Newcastle Central and West, connecting residents to jobs, education and essential services. Share your views with The North East Mayoral Strategic Authority on the proposed Bus Franchising Scheme by 9am on 28 September 2026: northeast-ca.gov.uk/haveyoursay

Today we remember the more than 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys murdered in the Srebrenica genocide. We honour their memory, stand with the survivors and their families, and recommit ourselves to confronting hatred, defending human rights and preventing genocide.

At the SIT Committee, I highlighted concerns about the 2G switch-off and its impact on people who rely on 2G life-critical devices. We must not repeat the mistakes of PSTN swich-off when vulnerable users suffered real harm as alarms and other critical devices failed to work.

I asked the Minister how his disability benefits review will tackle the misinformation, disinformation and confusion that too often shape public debate. Lived experience must drive reform, not myths that stigmatise disabled people and create false expectations.

Here's the reasons I nominated Andy to lead the Labour Party and the country: chionwurahmp.com/2026/07/my-n...

Israeli settlements are illegal under international law and the Middle East Minister has told me there should be no trade with them yet we don't seem capable of identifying settlement goods at our borders. I raised this issue in yesterday's Parliamentary debate.

At the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee I was pleased to hear the Secretary of State highlight future foundation models, chipsets and data centres as strategic strengths for the AI tech stack. We must build on these advantages if we are to lead in AI and deliver growth across the country

Please see my statement below on my nomination for Leadership of the Labour Party 👇🏾

Great to join Unison to celebrate the huge contribution that the Windrush generation have made to our communities, and support their campaigns against the racism and discrimination that Black Workers continue to face today

I'm hiring a Living Wage Intern based in my Westminster Office. If you are passionate about policy, Parliament, and care about the people of Newcastle, apply here: chionwurahmp.com/2026/07/job-...

Today we remember the more than 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys murdered in the Srebrenica genocide. We honour their memory, stand with the survivors and their families, and recommit ourselves to confronting hatred, defending human rights and preventing genocide.

At Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, I asked the Minister if you could choose one innovation to improve global food security, what would it be? Her answer: world peace. She also highlighted the importance of climate- and disease-resistant crops to help farmers adapt to a changing world.

At the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, I asked UKRI a question: what place-based agri-tech research supports the North East? Their answer: institutes in Edinburgh, Aberystwyth, Norwich and Hertfordshire. None in the North East. If innovation is for the whole UK, investment must be too.

The North East sends more of our young people into the Armed Forces than any other region, yet receives the lowest share of defence spending. I asked to meet with the Defence Secretary to ensure that the bravery of our young men and women is reflected in regional investment.

A fantastic Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition and summer soiree with representation of the North East's strengths in science and innovation, including Uni of Newcastle Shifting Sands, Leigh Academy Halley, St John's School Durham, and Young Academy.

I spoke on Times Radio about UK's changing relationship with Big Tech. My Science, Innovation and Technology Committee found three key risks: dependence on a few US tech firms, vendor lock-in and public trust. Palantir NHS contract raises serious questions on all three!

My constituents tell me they feel “prisoners” in their home, in properties owned by the St Mary Magdalene and Holy Jesus Trust, which exploits a charity loophole to deny lease extensions. The Government s Leasehold Reform Bill must mean liberty for them!

I echoed the PM's tribute to the women and families who suffered and struggled terribly for the Forced Adoption Apology. Bureaucracy, tech and lack of resources can drive compassion out of public services, I asked him how to ensure humanity remains a central part of the state.

Illegal settlement expansion and settler violence threaten a two-state solution and undermine confidence in international law. I asked the Minister whether he agrees that, as a matter of principle, goods produced in Israel’s illegal settlements should not be traded with the UK.

My Committee heard that the NHS has 'more pilots than British Airways' yet innovation still isn't reaching patients fast enough. We need to build a health system that helps UK life sciences businesses grow and thrive, without getting locked in by tech giants like Palantir

Value for money matters in the NHS. The US spends 18% of GDP on healthcare and gets worse outcomes than the NHS, at around 10% of GDP. So if we are agreeing to pay more for medicines, Ministers should explain the evidence.