MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
Dame Chi Onwurah is a Labour and Co-operative MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West, first elected in 2010. She currently sits on the Liaison Committee and the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, and has previously held several Shadow Minister roles, notably in science, research and innovation, and in digital, culture and sport portfolios.
She shows very high party loyalty (100% of divisions) and attends a large share of votes (74%), with a centre-left political stance (43/100). She has 8 rebel votes against her party over her parliamentary career.
She has 17 declared financial interests, including gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources; land and property; miscellaneous interests; and visits outside the UK.
Generated 21 February 2026
15 positions
Liaison Committee (Commons)
Since Dec 2024
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Since Sept 2024
Shadow Minister (Science, Research and Innovation)
Sept 2023 - May 2024
Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill
May 2023 - May 2023
Powers of Attorney Bill
Feb 2023 - Mar 2023
Professional Qualifications Bill [HL]
Jan 2022 - Jan 2022
Shadow Minister (Digital, Culture, Media and Sport)
Apr 2020 - Nov 2021
Shadow Minister (Science, Research and Innovation)
Apr 2020 - Sept 2023
Based on parliamentary votes
has voted a mixture of ways on universal credit
has generally voted against immigration controls
has voted a mixture of ways on bus services regulation
has generally voted against vat changes
has generally voted against asylum system
has generally voted against transgender rights
has voted a mixture of ways on trade union powers
has voted a mixture of ways on nhs funding
European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill: Committee of the whole House Clauses 1 and 2 stand part
8 Feb 2017
Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) between the EU and Canada
8 Feb 2017
European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill: Third Reading
8 Feb 2017
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 1
13 Jun 2025
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 2
13 Jun 2025
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2026-27
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading