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Every substantive Bluesky post by Chi Onwurah, classified for substance and tone — each links out to the original on Bluesky. Back to the MP page.

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@chionwurah.bsky.social
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Most criticises
  • Palantir3
  • Government2
Most supports
  • Labour Party7
  • Labour government4
  • Andy Burnham4
Top topics
  • Technology & Digital19 postsneutral
  • MP & Parliament14 postssupportive
  • Culture & Community10 postscelebratory
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15 Jun 2026Culture & CommunitycelebratoryToday 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
13 Jun 2026Culture & CommunitycelebratoryFantastic 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!
12 Jun 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratoryGreat 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.
12 Jun 2026Cost of LivingcelebratoryGreat 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.
11 Jun 2026Local GovernmentmeasuredI 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.
11 Jun 2026MP & ParliamentmeasuredI 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 👇🏾
11 Jun 2026Social CarecelebratoryDuring #CarersWeek, I want to thank carers across Newcastle and the UK. Your dedication keeps families together and communities strong. Carers deserve better support, recognition and the chance to thrive alongside those they care for.
10 Jun 2026Technology & DigitalcelebratorySwitched on to Privacy is a new campaign helping parents of 4 to 11s build simple, everyday habits around online privacy, such as chatting regularly, choosing what to share and checking settings together, with tips and resources available online.
10 Jun 2026EducationcelebratorySkills will power this mission-driven government and our Plan for Change. That's why Labour is supporting homegrown talent into rewarding jobs and growing our economy. With new investment in Newcastle College to create placements on local building sites, #NewcastleCentralWest can lead the way!
10 Jun 2026MP & ParliamentmeasuredMy latest #DearNewcastle Constituency Report is now up, check out what I’ve been up to & who I’ve been meeting as your MP – in #Newcastle, #UKParliament and online! 👇🏾 chionwurahmp.com/wp-content/u...
9 Jun 2026Health & NHSmeasuredWomen have historically been left behind in clinical trials and research as the Womens Health Strategy notes. So at SITC I asked Ministers how they were planning to address that, particularly in regard to cosmetic safety.
8 Jun 2026Defence & SecuritymeasuredTogether with almost 140 fellow Labour MPs I have written to the Foreign Secretary calling for a ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements. We are deeply concerned by the rise in settler violence and the Israeli Govt use of settlement expansion to prevent a 2 state solution
8 Jun 2026MP & ParliamentmeasuredOut in Benwell, Scotswood and Denton Burn with the local Newcastle Central West team talking and listening to residents about the issues that matter to them... Our summer survey is about hearing your voice on local and national issues!
7 Jun 2026Culture & CommunitycelebratoryThis #VolunteersWeek, we celebrate the thousands of volunteers across Newcastle who make such a difference every day. Thank you to everyone whose dedication makes our city a fairer, kinder and more connected place.
5 Jun 2026Technology & DigitalcelebratoryDigital technology is not a luxury, it’s essential. After over 20 years in telecoms, I’m proud to have helped reshape BT Group into Openreach, now delivering full fibre to 20 million homes, including here in Newcastle.
4 Jun 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratoryI'm proud to share that I am one of the finalists for SME4Labour's MP of the year! Public voting is open and you can vote for me here: www.sme4labour.org/sme4labour_2...
4 Jun 2026Health & NHScelebratoryToday we celebrate 10 years of #BiomedicalScienceDay2026 and recognise the incredible biomedical scientists and laboratory teams who work at the heart of healthcare.
3 Jun 2026EducationcelebratoryNo child deserves to go to school hungry. That is why I am proud that this Labour Government has provided 10 million free breakfasts to primary school children, improving nutrition and cutting the cost of living for my constituents in Newcastle Central and West.
3 Jun 2026Health & NHSmeasuredAt 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.
3 Jun 2026Health & NHSmeasuredI was on BBC Radio 4 Today Show talking about why the Science Committee Report, Rewiring the State, is recommending the NHS exit its Palantir contract, address legacy systems and information security and much more! Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
2 Jun 2026Energy & Net ZerosarcasticDuring 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?
2 Jun 2026Health & NHSmeasuredDuring 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.
1 Jun 2026Culture & CommunitycelebratoryFantastic to visit the Newcastle College Final Degree Art Show at Newcastle Contemporary Art, High Bridge Works. A brilliant array of fine art, ceramics and digital work on display, looking ahead to a bright future for Newcastle’s vibrant creative industries.
1 Jun 2026MP & ParliamentcelebratoryFantastic to join so many colleagues and comrades campaigning for @andy4makerfield to make a real difference for working people in Makerfield.
1 Jun 2026Jobs & EmploymentcelebratoryTeam @NCLCentralWest campaigning in Makerfield yesterday, getting a good response in Ashton with @LucyMPowell & @JeffSmithetc before joining @andy4makerfield and trade unions from across the country for an inspiring @labourunionsuk rally. Only Labour can deliver for working people.
29 May 2026MP & ParliamentmeasuredFor ease of reading I've turned my X thread responding to Tony Blair's essay on the direction of the Labour Party, focusing on inequality, tech and values, into the document 👇🏽 chionwurahmp.com/wp-content/u...
29 May 2026TransportcelebratoryFrom Newcastle to Makerfield public transport all the way - including Andy's fabulous Bee joined up transport network - to get out on the doorstep with the local Labour team for @andy4makerfield #ForUs
28 May 2026Agriculture & Rural EconomycelebratoryIt was great to speak at the Westminster Food and Nutrition Forum's conference to discuss the UK's role in food security and the opportunities for scientific innovation. At SITC @HoCcommitteesUK, we are exploring how the UK's world-class science base can support food security.
28 May 2026EducationcelebratoryThanks to Newcastle University, Northumbria University and this Labour government, new flexible courses designed to help working people upskill and retrain while balancing busy lives are coming to #NewcastleCentralWest. Find out what it could mean for you: www.gov.uk/government/p...
27 May 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratorySo much startup talent goes unfunded - particularly when it comes to founders outside of the Golden Triangle, women, people of colour and from working class backgrounds, so it was a real pleasure to speak at @StartupCltn's Funding the Underfunded reception.
Sources & methodology
SourceBluesky / AT Protocol API · author feed. Each post links to the original on bsky.app.
VerificationOnly handles linked from the MP’s own published list are ingested. Self-declared or unverified handles aren’t included.
ClassificationEach post is LLM-classified for substance (vs reposts, social mentions, scheduling), then for tone (critical / measured / supportive) per target.
WindowThe 60-day summary above; the list covers all classified substantive posts.