Government is playing politics with the rail workers’ dispute
As a lifelong Trade Unionist and supporter of workers fighting for better pay, terms and conditions, I am proud to support the thousands of railway workers across the country who
Jessica Taylor – House of Commons photographer
The Jarrow Constituency
Kate Osborne Member of Parliament for the Jarrow constituency – proud to represent our strong and resilient community that is steeped in working-class solidarity. And never has our community’s strength and resilience been more tested than during the coronavirus pandemic.
You can reach my office on 0191 466 1509 or [email protected]
Vote deals a hammer blow to Johnson’s chances of survival
THIS week in Parliament has been dominated by Conservative infighting and the confidence vote in Boris Johnson with 42% of Tory MPs saying they had no confidence in the Prime Minister - yet whilst this leaves Boris clinging onto his job, ordinary people are suffering from this Government’s failures.
People should have the right to protest for what they believe is right without fear of punishment
If the Public Order Bill was in place back in October 1936, then the Jarrow Crusade would have been banned and the proud, dignified marchers – including the town’s MP Ellen Wilkinson – would have been arrested.
No new support for the many facing soaring living costs
Kate’s latest column for the Shields Gazette: Following the excitement of the last week’s local elections, Parliament returned on Tuesday for the Queen’s Speech – the Government’s legislative agenda for
Take inspiration from past generations of sacrifice and struggle on #MayDay2022
Kate’s latest column for Labour Outlook: May Day alongside Workers Memorial Day on the 28th April is a time where collectively the Working Class can gather and reflect on generations
Councils deserve praise for the good work they do locally
A week today, residents of South Tyneside and Gateshead will head to the polls for the 2022 local elections. In South Tyneside and Gateshead over the last year, the Labour-controlled
Ellen Wilkinson’s fight for social justice is still relevant to this very day
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Northern Stage theatre in Newcastle to see ‘Red Ellen’, the new play detailing the remarkable life of Ellen Wilkinson MP.
Why the Health and Care Bill is damaging to our NHS
Kate’s latest column for the Shields Gazette: Last night the Conservative Government’s controversial Health and Care Bill returned to the Commons after it completed its Third Reading in the Lords
Kate Osborne MP wins star support for wildlife campaign
Kate Osborne MP’s bid to ban imports of hunting trophies has won the backing of some of Britain’s best-loved public figures. Joanna Lumley and Downton Abbey star Peter Egan were
The cost-of-living crisis is at the forefront of people’s anxieties
Kate’s latest column for Labour Outlook: Last week marked a significant moment for the Labour and Trade Union Movement. Eight years ago, we lost Tony Benn and Bob Crow. Throughout
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Boris Johnson claimed ‘40 new hospitals’ yet there's just 5 new hospitals.
As has been proven time and again, he is a liar & not fit to hold office
National Audit Office are right to conduct a review - but we all know the truth - the #nhs is not safe in the hands of the Tories.
Johnson claimed ‘40 new hospitals’
The truth is out
👉 5 new hospitals
👉 12 new wings
👉 9 rebuilds of existing hospital buildings.
He’s such a liar.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/jul/02/boris-johnson-faces-investigation-into-claims-over-40-new-hospitals
NE poet Harry Gallagher and musician JohnE Thornton were warmly greeted at the NHS rally in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Integrated (?) Care (?) System (?) - we're looking hard, but we don't see one....
Please click https://konpnortheast.com/news/ and scroll to 2nd July for our concerns....
I'll never forget 1980s Tories instigated hate & fear against my community producing demonic adverts on AIDS & Section 28
Excluding my trans siblings from conversion therapy ban shows PM believes its never too late to recapture benefits of s28
Is that brave @BorisJohnson #Pride https://twitter.com/BorisJohnson/status/1543151834784833536
Marching for Pride in 1972 was an incredibly brave thing to do.
Today will see friends and families once more coming together to mark the tremendous milestone of 50 years of our capital’s Pride.
Happy #Pride! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/boris-johnson_pride-activity-6948901989229494272-O6Lo?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web