About Chi Onwurah

Chi Onwurah represents the people who live in Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West, at the UK Parliament in Westminster.

MPs split their time between Parliament and their constituency. In Parliament, they debate and vote on new laws, review existing laws, and question the Government. In the constituency, their focus is on supporting local people and championing local issues. They have a small staff team who help with casework, maintain their diaries, and monitor their inbox.

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Profile

Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Entered the House of Commons on 6 May 2010 — General election

Also represented Newcastle upon Tyne Central

• Wikipedia page

Social Media

• @chionwurah.bsky.social
• @ChiOnwurah
• UK Parliament Profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Currently held offices

• Shadow Minister (Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) (since 10 Apr 2020)

Other offices held in the past

• Shadow Minister (Science, Research and Innovation) ( 5 Sep 2023 to 30 May 2024)
• Shadow Minister (Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) (10 Apr 2020 to 29 Nov 2021)
• Shadow Minister (Science, Research and Innovation) ( 9 Apr 2020 to 5 Sep 2023)
• Shadow Minister (Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) (Industrial Strategy) (10 Oct 2016 to 10 Apr 2020)
• Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) (18 Sep 2015 to 10 Oct 2016)
• Shadow Minister (Culture, Media and Sport) (18 Sep 2015 to 9 Oct 2016)
• Shadow Minister (Cabinet Office) (11 Jan 2013 to 18 Sep 2015)
• Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) ( 8 Oct 2010 to 11 Jan 2013)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Powers of Attorney Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill Committee (6 out of 8)
• Professional Qualifications Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• National Security and Investment Bill Committee (12 out of 12)
• Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Telecommunications (Security) Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Deregulation Bill Committee (17 out of 18)
• Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill Committee (16 out of 17)