Category Archives: Economy

Tax fairness / mansion tax debate

Shadow Exchequer Secretary

Catherine responded to a debate in the Commons yesterday (12th March) on behalf of the Opposition, on the issue of tax fairness and a mansion tax. The debate considered the following motion tabled by the Labour frontbench: “That this House believes that a mansion tax on properties worth over £2million, to fund a tax cut Continue Reading...

Debate on taxation and the Living Wage

Catherine speaks in Westminster Hall

Catherine responded to an adjournment debate on taxation for people on low incomes and the Living Wage on 22nd January, in her role as Shadow Exchequer Secretary. Catherine’s contribution was as follows: Catherine McKinnell (Newcastle upon Tyne North) (Lab): It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Robertson. I commend the hon. Member Continue Reading...

Newcastle City Council funding cuts debate

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Catherine secured an end of day adjournment debate in the Commons on 8th January, on ‘the effects of the reduction in funding to Newcastle City Council’. This the full transcript of her speech. The rest of the debate can be read here: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201213/cmhansrd/cm130108/debtext/130108-0004.htm#13010855000002 Catherine McKinnell (Newcastle upon Tyne North) (Lab): I am grateful to have this Continue Reading...

Corporate Tax Avoidance debate

Shadow Exchequer Secretary

Catherine responded on behalf of HM Opposition to a Backbench Business debate on Corporate Tax Avoidance in the Commons on 7th January, in her role as Shadow Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury. Her speech can be read below, and the full transcript of the debate is available here: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201213/cmhansrd/cm130107/debtext/130107-0002.htm#13010712000001 Catherine McKinnell (Newcastle upon Tyne North) (Lab): Continue Reading...