Kate Osborne MP
@kateosbornemp.bsky.social
Labour MP for Jarrow and Gateshead East.
Proud Trade Unionist, fighting for socialism, equality, LGBTQ+ rights
Proud Trade Unionist, fighting for socialism, equality, LGBTQ+ rights
Felling Community Centre will be holding free sessions on digital skills and cooking in January.
If you are looking to build confidence with digital tools or learn how to cook tasty meals then you can join the sessions that suit you - no experience needed.
More information can be found here 👇
If you are looking to build confidence with digital tools or learn how to cook tasty meals then you can join the sessions that suit you - no experience needed.
More information can be found here 👇
November 14, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Felling Community Centre will be holding free sessions on digital skills and cooking in January.
If you are looking to build confidence with digital tools or learn how to cook tasty meals then you can join the sessions that suit you - no experience needed.
More information can be found here 👇
If you are looking to build confidence with digital tools or learn how to cook tasty meals then you can join the sessions that suit you - no experience needed.
More information can be found here 👇
Today, on Armistace Day, we pause to remember all those who have died in service of our country, & express gratitude to the brave personnel who continue to serve.
We will never forget the sacrifice & service of those who defended our country and fought for our freedom.
We will remember them.
We will never forget the sacrifice & service of those who defended our country and fought for our freedom.
We will remember them.
November 11, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Today, on Armistace Day, we pause to remember all those who have died in service of our country, & express gratitude to the brave personnel who continue to serve.
We will never forget the sacrifice & service of those who defended our country and fought for our freedom.
We will remember them.
We will never forget the sacrifice & service of those who defended our country and fought for our freedom.
We will remember them.
I was proud to be a key note speaker at the UK’s first ever International Safer To Be Me LGBTQ+ Human Rights Summit - being held in my constituency this week. (1/6)
October 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
I was proud to be a key note speaker at the UK’s first ever International Safer To Be Me LGBTQ+ Human Rights Summit - being held in my constituency this week. (1/6)
Boldon CA FC are back in action at home tonight as they face Ryton and Crawcrook Football Club at the Villa in Boldon.
Good luck to the Villa tonight! Kick off is at 7.30.
Good luck to the Villa tonight! Kick off is at 7.30.
August 19, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Boldon CA FC are back in action at home tonight as they face Ryton and Crawcrook Football Club at the Villa in Boldon.
Good luck to the Villa tonight! Kick off is at 7.30.
Good luck to the Villa tonight! Kick off is at 7.30.
Later today a free Circuit Training Class will be held for boys & girls aged between 7-12 at the Onebodyforlife fitness studio in Fewster Square, Leam Lane.
The session runs from 4.30-5pm & a great way of improving health & wellbeing.
The session runs from 4.30-5pm & a great way of improving health & wellbeing.
August 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Later today a free Circuit Training Class will be held for boys & girls aged between 7-12 at the Onebodyforlife fitness studio in Fewster Square, Leam Lane.
The session runs from 4.30-5pm & a great way of improving health & wellbeing.
The session runs from 4.30-5pm & a great way of improving health & wellbeing.
Today Jarrow Minset will be holding their first weekly meet-up in Jarrow for those struggling with isolation & anxiety.
The group is committed to creating a comfortable and welcoming space.
The meet-up will be held at 78 Ellison St, Jarrow, NE32 3JX and runs from 12.30-2pm.
The group is committed to creating a comfortable and welcoming space.
The meet-up will be held at 78 Ellison St, Jarrow, NE32 3JX and runs from 12.30-2pm.
August 18, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Today Jarrow Minset will be holding their first weekly meet-up in Jarrow for those struggling with isolation & anxiety.
The group is committed to creating a comfortable and welcoming space.
The meet-up will be held at 78 Ellison St, Jarrow, NE32 3JX and runs from 12.30-2pm.
The group is committed to creating a comfortable and welcoming space.
The meet-up will be held at 78 Ellison St, Jarrow, NE32 3JX and runs from 12.30-2pm.
Following my letter to ST Council about traffic issues in Monkton, they agreed to meet with my office and residents from the Monkton Village Association Traffic Working Group.
Officers have agreed to work with the residents to try & come up with a solution to try to reduce speeding in the village.
Officers have agreed to work with the residents to try & come up with a solution to try to reduce speeding in the village.
August 17, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Following my letter to ST Council about traffic issues in Monkton, they agreed to meet with my office and residents from the Monkton Village Association Traffic Working Group.
Officers have agreed to work with the residents to try & come up with a solution to try to reduce speeding in the village.
Officers have agreed to work with the residents to try & come up with a solution to try to reduce speeding in the village.
On Friday 22nd August the brilliant Bill Quay Farm will be holding a wellbeing drop-in hub launch event from 11am to 3pm.
On top of the drop-in you can also see some of our animals at the farm & explore the woodlands which has the Gruffalo lurking in the background!
On top of the drop-in you can also see some of our animals at the farm & explore the woodlands which has the Gruffalo lurking in the background!
August 17, 2025 at 12:59 PM
On Friday 22nd August the brilliant Bill Quay Farm will be holding a wellbeing drop-in hub launch event from 11am to 3pm.
On top of the drop-in you can also see some of our animals at the farm & explore the woodlands which has the Gruffalo lurking in the background!
On top of the drop-in you can also see some of our animals at the farm & explore the woodlands which has the Gruffalo lurking in the background!
Later today there will be the annual Party in the Park, held in the West Park, Jarrow – a brilliant community event which keeps getting bigger and bigger.
With great music, tasty food from Nanna Buffets, & refreshments - it’s sure to be a fantastic day for the community.
The event runs from 12-5pm.
With great music, tasty food from Nanna Buffets, & refreshments - it’s sure to be a fantastic day for the community.
The event runs from 12-5pm.
August 17, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Later today there will be the annual Party in the Park, held in the West Park, Jarrow – a brilliant community event which keeps getting bigger and bigger.
With great music, tasty food from Nanna Buffets, & refreshments - it’s sure to be a fantastic day for the community.
The event runs from 12-5pm.
With great music, tasty food from Nanna Buffets, & refreshments - it’s sure to be a fantastic day for the community.
The event runs from 12-5pm.
In just three weeks, my Senior Caseworker, Keith will be joining 60,000 other runners at the Great North Run. Keith is raising vital funds for Mind & I’m incredibly proud of his commitment.
If you’re able to support him, every donation will make a real difference.
www.justgiving.com/page/keith-c...
If you’re able to support him, every donation will make a real difference.
www.justgiving.com/page/keith-c...
Keith's fundraiser for Mind
Help Keith Chapman raise money to support Mind
www.justgiving.com
August 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
In just three weeks, my Senior Caseworker, Keith will be joining 60,000 other runners at the Great North Run. Keith is raising vital funds for Mind & I’m incredibly proud of his commitment.
If you’re able to support him, every donation will make a real difference.
www.justgiving.com/page/keith-c...
If you’re able to support him, every donation will make a real difference.
www.justgiving.com/page/keith-c...
Best of luck to both Newcastle United & Sunderland as the new Premier League season kicks off this weekend!
It’s brilliant to have both teams in the best league in the world.
Wishing the players, staff, and supporters an exciting season ahead - with plenty to cheer about like last season!
It’s brilliant to have both teams in the best league in the world.
Wishing the players, staff, and supporters an exciting season ahead - with plenty to cheer about like last season!
August 16, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Best of luck to both Newcastle United & Sunderland as the new Premier League season kicks off this weekend!
It’s brilliant to have both teams in the best league in the world.
Wishing the players, staff, and supporters an exciting season ahead - with plenty to cheer about like last season!
It’s brilliant to have both teams in the best league in the world.
Wishing the players, staff, and supporters an exciting season ahead - with plenty to cheer about like last season!
Thanks again to the Friends of Jarrow Cemetery for this morning’s service.
August 15, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Thanks again to the Friends of Jarrow Cemetery for this morning’s service.
Today is 80 years since VJ Day.
I laid this beautiful wreath in honor of all who served, suffered and sacrificed.
Especially moving to hear the names on the roll of honour.
Thank you so much to Friends of Jarrow Cemetery, all the Volunteers & Tricia Vickers for a moving ceremony.
I laid this beautiful wreath in honor of all who served, suffered and sacrificed.
Especially moving to hear the names on the roll of honour.
Thank you so much to Friends of Jarrow Cemetery, all the Volunteers & Tricia Vickers for a moving ceremony.
August 15, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Today is 80 years since VJ Day.
I laid this beautiful wreath in honor of all who served, suffered and sacrificed.
Especially moving to hear the names on the roll of honour.
Thank you so much to Friends of Jarrow Cemetery, all the Volunteers & Tricia Vickers for a moving ceremony.
I laid this beautiful wreath in honor of all who served, suffered and sacrificed.
Especially moving to hear the names on the roll of honour.
Thank you so much to Friends of Jarrow Cemetery, all the Volunteers & Tricia Vickers for a moving ceremony.
I visited the brilliant new facility in Hebburn this week.
Hebburn Day Care Centre provides specialist day care for adults with physical and learning difficulties or complex needs.
The facilities were so good and they even have a pool.
For anyone who wants info email [email protected]
Hebburn Day Care Centre provides specialist day care for adults with physical and learning difficulties or complex needs.
The facilities were so good and they even have a pool.
For anyone who wants info email [email protected]
August 15, 2025 at 9:43 AM
I visited the brilliant new facility in Hebburn this week.
Hebburn Day Care Centre provides specialist day care for adults with physical and learning difficulties or complex needs.
The facilities were so good and they even have a pool.
For anyone who wants info email [email protected]
Hebburn Day Care Centre provides specialist day care for adults with physical and learning difficulties or complex needs.
The facilities were so good and they even have a pool.
For anyone who wants info email [email protected]
Helping local people is one of the most important – & rewarding – parts of my job as your MP.
Read more in my latest Shields Gazette column
www.shieldsgazette.com/news/opinion/columnists/kate-osborne-mp-every-case-matters-because-every-case-is-about-someones-life-5270584
Read more in my latest Shields Gazette column
www.shieldsgazette.com/news/opinion/columnists/kate-osborne-mp-every-case-matters-because-every-case-is-about-someones-life-5270584
August 14, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Helping local people is one of the most important – & rewarding – parts of my job as your MP.
Read more in my latest Shields Gazette column
www.shieldsgazette.com/news/opinion/columnists/kate-osborne-mp-every-case-matters-because-every-case-is-about-someones-life-5270584
Read more in my latest Shields Gazette column
www.shieldsgazette.com/news/opinion/columnists/kate-osborne-mp-every-case-matters-because-every-case-is-about-someones-life-5270584
Brilliant meeting with James today who delivered these cards on behalf of constituents worried about the impact of the supreme court judgement. James ran a stall at Hebburn Pride & everyone of these cards will get a response from me detailing my support & action I am taking to protect trans people.
August 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Brilliant meeting with James today who delivered these cards on behalf of constituents worried about the impact of the supreme court judgement. James ran a stall at Hebburn Pride & everyone of these cards will get a response from me detailing my support & action I am taking to protect trans people.
Every Saturday the Big Local Jarrow hold a drop-in session to offer advice & support on a wide range of issues.
Groups such as Big Local Jarrow do so much brilliant work across our communities.
Saturday’s drop-in starts at 10am and runs until 1pm.
Groups such as Big Local Jarrow do so much brilliant work across our communities.
Saturday’s drop-in starts at 10am and runs until 1pm.
August 13, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Every Saturday the Big Local Jarrow hold a drop-in session to offer advice & support on a wide range of issues.
Groups such as Big Local Jarrow do so much brilliant work across our communities.
Saturday’s drop-in starts at 10am and runs until 1pm.
Groups such as Big Local Jarrow do so much brilliant work across our communities.
Saturday’s drop-in starts at 10am and runs until 1pm.
Tonight Jarrow FC are playing their fifth home game of the season already at Perth Green against Billingham Town as the games come thick and fast!
Got everything crossed for a home win!
Your support will be appreciated. Kick off is at 7.30pm.
Got everything crossed for a home win!
Your support will be appreciated. Kick off is at 7.30pm.
August 13, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Tonight Jarrow FC are playing their fifth home game of the season already at Perth Green against Billingham Town as the games come thick and fast!
Got everything crossed for a home win!
Your support will be appreciated. Kick off is at 7.30pm.
Got everything crossed for a home win!
Your support will be appreciated. Kick off is at 7.30pm.
I have written to the Secretary of State for Transport, Ministers & DVSA to ask them to halt the sale of South Shields Test Centre and meet with me to discuss reopening the site.
Reopening it now would increase test capacity not only for our constituency but across the North East.
Reopening it now would increase test capacity not only for our constituency but across the North East.
August 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I have written to the Secretary of State for Transport, Ministers & DVSA to ask them to halt the sale of South Shields Test Centre and meet with me to discuss reopening the site.
Reopening it now would increase test capacity not only for our constituency but across the North East.
Reopening it now would increase test capacity not only for our constituency but across the North East.
This evening at Pride Media Centre in Pelaw Out North East will be holding a screening of the second Pride of Gateshead documentary ‘Are You Proud?’
So good to have the only LGBTQ+ business and media centre in the UK in my Jarrow and Gateshead East constituency!
Screening starts at 7pm.
So good to have the only LGBTQ+ business and media centre in the UK in my Jarrow and Gateshead East constituency!
Screening starts at 7pm.
August 12, 2025 at 3:09 PM
This evening at Pride Media Centre in Pelaw Out North East will be holding a screening of the second Pride of Gateshead documentary ‘Are You Proud?’
So good to have the only LGBTQ+ business and media centre in the UK in my Jarrow and Gateshead East constituency!
Screening starts at 7pm.
So good to have the only LGBTQ+ business and media centre in the UK in my Jarrow and Gateshead East constituency!
Screening starts at 7pm.
Good luck to Boldon CA FC tonight as they face Sunderland RCA at The Villa in Boldon.
Be great to see as many people as possible pop along & offer their support!
Kick off is at 7.30pm.
Be great to see as many people as possible pop along & offer their support!
Kick off is at 7.30pm.
August 12, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Good luck to Boldon CA FC tonight as they face Sunderland RCA at The Villa in Boldon.
Be great to see as many people as possible pop along & offer their support!
Kick off is at 7.30pm.
Be great to see as many people as possible pop along & offer their support!
Kick off is at 7.30pm.
Jarrow Hall have some fantastic events taking place during the holidays!
You can take part in a corridor craft & animal feeding. If you haven’t been, visiting Jarrow Hall is a great day out & an opportunity to learn about our history!
For more information visit: jarrowhall.com/event-direct...
You can take part in a corridor craft & animal feeding. If you haven’t been, visiting Jarrow Hall is a great day out & an opportunity to learn about our history!
For more information visit: jarrowhall.com/event-direct...
August 12, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Jarrow Hall have some fantastic events taking place during the holidays!
You can take part in a corridor craft & animal feeding. If you haven’t been, visiting Jarrow Hall is a great day out & an opportunity to learn about our history!
For more information visit: jarrowhall.com/event-direct...
You can take part in a corridor craft & animal feeding. If you haven’t been, visiting Jarrow Hall is a great day out & an opportunity to learn about our history!
For more information visit: jarrowhall.com/event-direct...
Even the rain can't stop us being unapologetically visible 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
A great day already at @northernpride.bsky.social & lovely to catch up with so many constituents, our unions, and organisations ✊
A great day already at @northernpride.bsky.social & lovely to catch up with so many constituents, our unions, and organisations ✊
July 19, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Even the rain can't stop us being unapologetically visible 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
A great day already at @northernpride.bsky.social & lovely to catch up with so many constituents, our unions, and organisations ✊
A great day already at @northernpride.bsky.social & lovely to catch up with so many constituents, our unions, and organisations ✊
Even the rain can't stop us being unapologetically visible 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
A great day already at @northernpride.bsky.social & lovely to catch up with so many constituents, our unions, and organisations ✊
A great day already at @northernpride.bsky.social & lovely to catch up with so many constituents, our unions, and organisations ✊
July 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Even the rain can't stop us being unapologetically visible 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
A great day already at @northernpride.bsky.social & lovely to catch up with so many constituents, our unions, and organisations ✊
A great day already at @northernpride.bsky.social & lovely to catch up with so many constituents, our unions, and organisations ✊
Tonight I again voted against the Government's proposals in the Universal Credit and Personal Independent Payment Bill
Despite the concessions made, this Bill will amount to £2 billion worth of cuts set to impact over 700,000 future UC Health recipients by an average of £3,000 a year
Despite the concessions made, this Bill will amount to £2 billion worth of cuts set to impact over 700,000 future UC Health recipients by an average of £3,000 a year
July 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Tonight I again voted against the Government's proposals in the Universal Credit and Personal Independent Payment Bill
Despite the concessions made, this Bill will amount to £2 billion worth of cuts set to impact over 700,000 future UC Health recipients by an average of £3,000 a year
Despite the concessions made, this Bill will amount to £2 billion worth of cuts set to impact over 700,000 future UC Health recipients by an average of £3,000 a year