In House of Commons Business Questions (30 October 2025) In recent days and weeks, there have been disturbing reports of people being spiked by injection in Newcastle town centre. I’ve heard from residents who are fearful and angry — and I share their concern. No one should feel unsafe on a night out. Our town centre must be safe, welcoming and secure for everyone. Yesterday I raised this issue directly in Parliament during Business Questions to the Leader of the House, calli

I’m very concerned by recent reports of people being spiked by injection in Newcastle town centre. These incidents have understandably caused alarm among residents and visitors, and a number of constituents have contacted me directly to share their fears about safety on nights out. Everyone should be able to enjoy themselves without worrying about their safety. Our town centre must be a place where people feel safe, welcome and protected – not somewhere where fear or uncertai

At Prime Minister’s Questions earlier today, I raised the issue of persistent anti-social behaviour in Crackley, Bradwell and across Newcastle-under-Lyme. This Labour government is recruiting 13,000 extra neighbourhood police officers to take back our streets and keep our communities safe. I asked the Prime Minister to join me in pressing Staffordshire’s Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner, to make sure these extra resources are used effectively, to support our local p