Chi Onwurah

At SITC @HOCcommitteesUK Enquiry into the Science and Regulation of Beauty Products and Treatments, I asked our panel whether there were differences in how cosmetic products and treatments were controlled between London and Newcastle - and if my constituents were losing out.

During the elections, Reform told my constituents new North Sea drilling would cut energy bills. I asked the SoS, if drilling were permitted tomorrow, who would benefit & how quickly and if it was the big oil companies was it surprising that Reform is funded by fuel investors?

During the Second Reading of the Health Modernisation Bill, I set out three tests for the Government ahead of the creation of a new national single patient record.

At @HOCcommitteesUK SITC I asked new @Ofcom chair, Sir Ian Cheshire, if he is worried about the speed of technology change impacting Ofcom's many responsibilities - from Online Safety, BBC, Royal Mail, Data Centres, Telecoms, & chatbots encouraging children to harm themselves.

At today's SIT @HOCcommitteesUK I asked preferred @Ofcom chair candidate Sir Ian Cheshire if Ofcom's remit that now includes the postal service, broadcasting and the BBC, telecoms and online safety is too big to be effectively managed and chaired?

Many of our digital harms are underpinned by engagement driven digital advertising. I asked The Secretary of State whether the Government will regulate this, as called for by my @HoCcommitteesUK report into social media, misinformation and harmful algorithms.

At @HOCcommitteesUK SITC today I asked our wonderful UK-based agri-tech SMEs whether the public funding that they have received was focused and directed towards UK food security or broader global food security.

Great news for renters in Newcastle Central and West. The Renters Reform Act is now in force meaning 10,000 local homes gain stronger rights and protections. Labour is delivering for renters!

At the @HOCcommiteesUK I asked preferred @UKRI_News chair candidate Prof Sir Leszek Borysiewicz how he would drive regional innovation and growth through science beyond the Golden Triangle where his career and interests have been so concentrated.

Northern Stage has been a part of my childhood and so many people's for decades, I'm proud that we’ve secured £192,600 through Labour’s Arts Everywhere Fund, boosting shows, local talent & North East voices - investing in Newcastle so the arts belong to everyone.

This week, for the first time, @ukparliament electronic voting system failed, leaving MPs staring at screens with 'unable to contact module' nessage or the Microsoft window of doom. Thanks to the Clerks we quickly went back to paper but I want to find out exactly what went wrong!

In the @HOCcommitteesUK SITC debate on our new Neuroscience and Digital Childhood inquiry I set out how we will examine the science of the impact of tech on children's mental and physical health and brain and eye development to further parents' and policymakers' understanding.

Real change happened this week. The National Living Wage rises 4.1% to £12.71, and the minimum wage for 18–20-year-olds jumps 8.5% to £10.85. The biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation, tackling zero-hours contracts, supporting families, and strengthening trade unions.

Rubbish and fly tipping has plagued the West End for years. I created my 15 point plan for rubbish because my constituents deserve streets free from mattresses and litter. Labour’s Waste Crime Action Plan means tougher penalties, clean-up squads and £45m to take back our streets.

At @CommonsSITC I asked Google whether they provided health or financial advice in response to search queries. They said they gave information not advice, but sought to ensure the quality of the information... it's not clear how useful a distinction that is!

In the Rycroft report debate I raised @CommonsSITC evidence that TikTok Meta and X algorithms are controlled by foreign billionaires with political agendas and asked if that could constitute a political donation. I urged him to implement our proposals on algorithmic transparency

Today at @CommonsSITC, I made it clear it is unacceptable for Meta to suggest that MPs should have to intervene to get small businesses the accountability they deserve. Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy. If Facebook kicks them offline, they need to know why!

At today's @CommonsSITC we asked companies to account for the harmful content on their platforms, such as TikTok's virtual gift system which police say is being used by sex offenders to reward girls who perform specific acts like handstanding when wearing a skirt.