Newcastle MP denies rowing back on Saudi criticism after accepting £5k in freebies
Newcastle MPs have been urged to stop accepting hospitality and gifts from Newcastle United amid concerns it has softened their criticism of the club’s Saudi owners. Dame Chi Onwurah, Labour MP for Newcastle Central and West, was a vociferous critic of the Saudi regime before in recent years taking tickets and hospitality from the club. [...]
Newcastle's Labour MP, Dame Chi Onwurah, has denied that she has softened her criticism of Saudi Arabia's ownership of Newcastle United after accepting £5,000 worth of freebies from the club. Onwurah has been a vocal critic of Saudi Arabia's human rights record in the past, including describing it as a "murderous state" in 2018.
Despite receiving various hospitality packages from the club, including tickets and invitations to events, Onwurah has maintained her stance on the topic. She recently stated that Saudi Arabia's human rights record does not align with the values of Newcastle and continues to raise this concern in Parliament.
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