Chi Onwurah
Chi Onwurah is a British Labour Party politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Newcastle upon Tyne Central since 2010. With a background in engineering and technology, Onwurah has been an advocate for innovation, digital inclusion, and addressing online safety issues. Recently, she has been in the news for leading an inquiry into the effectiveness of the Online Safety Act, particularly concerning the spread of misinformation and online scams, highlighting the need for stronger protections for the public.
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Chi Onwurah said they have raised questions about Palantir’s public sector contracts.
Mandelson’s links with US tech firm Palantir must be fully exposed, campaigners warn | Peter Mandelson
United Kingdom· 2026-02-05
Dame Chi Onwurah is the Labour chair of the science and technology select committee.
Tech companies’ access to UK ministers dwarfs that of child safety groups | LobbyingUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-18
Dame Chi Onwurah expressed concern and confusion about how the matter is being addressed.
Musk says outcry over X's Grok service is 'excuse for censorship'United Kingdom· 2026-01-11
Chi Onwurah, the chair of parliament’s technology select committee, criticised the US government hours after it announced visa-related sanctions.
‘Undermines free speech’: Labour MP hits back at US government over visa ban on UK campaigners | Elon MuskUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-24
Zohran Mamdani’s ascent joins a formidable constellation of African-origin leaders reshaping Western political landscapes, including Barack Obama, Ilhan Omar, Hakeem Jeffries, David Lammy, Kemi Badenoch, Chi Onwurah, Chuka Umunna, Sibeth Ndiaye, Ahmed Hussen, and Sylvana Simons.
Mamdani’s rise is a continental summons – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-11-12
Chi Onwurah is the committee chair who accused tech companies of failing to implement measures against phone theft.
Tech bosses could stop mobile phone theft, say MPsUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-24
Labour’s Chi Onwurah expressed deep concern about the fundamental shift in the role of the state.
Assisted dying set to become law in England and Wales after bill passed by MPs | Assisted dyingUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-20
Labour's Chi Onwurah, the MP for Newcastle Upon Tyne Central and West, is recognized in the honours list.
Gary Oldman and Strictly hosts Tess and Claudia join David BeckhamUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-13
Chi Onwurah, a Labour MP, said the technology committee she chaired was investigating misinformation on social media.
More than half of top 100 mental health TikToks contain misinformation, study finds | Mental healthUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-31
Chi Onwurah, a Labour MP who chairs parliament’s science and technology committee, commented on the success of UK Biobank and the need for a government-wide strategy for data control.
Revealed: Chinese researchers can access half a million UK GP records | Data protectionUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-15
Chi Onwurah is the local MP who campaigned for a parade to celebrate Newcastle's achievements.
Grealish, Wilshere and Van Gaal’s ‘kiss’: Newcastle’s parade has a lot to live up to | FootballUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-28
Chi Onwurah is investigating the spread of misinformation online as chair of the Commons science committee.
Revealed: the scammers who conned savers out of $35m using fake celebrity ads | ScamsUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-05
