MP for Newcastle North
Member of the Political and Constitutional Reform Select Committee, local MP Catherine McKinnell, has expressed concern over the ‘unnecessary rush’ to establish fixed-term Parliaments. Speaking today after the publication of the most recent report by her Select Committee, Ms McKinnell said that it was ‘a serious worry’ that such significant changes could be enacted without Continue Reading...
Catherine McKinnell, Labour MP for Newcastle North, has voiced her anger over government plans to redraw constituencies and change the voting system without proper consultation. Speaking about today’s debate on the Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill, Ms McKinnell stated, ‘While I support a referendum offering a choice between alternative vote and first-past-the-post, I cannot Continue Reading...
The new MP for Newcastle North and member of the newly appointed Political and Constitutional Reform Select Committee, Catherine McKinnell, has responded to the announcement by Nick Clegg, that a referendum on the voting system will be held on 5th May 2011. ‘Where the Lib-Con Government proposes measures that will strengthen Parliament and improve democracy, Continue Reading...