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Newcastle North MP slams Wonga tactical error

Wonga

Catherine McKinnell, Member of Parliament for Newcastle North, reacted with shock and dismay at the news that Newcastle United have today entered into a sponsorship deal with pay-day lenders Wonga. Catherine said “Whilst I appreciate the importance of sponsorship to Football clubs, partnering with a pay-day lender is a tactical error. “Pay-day lenders prey on Continue Reading...

Newcastle North MP backs the Summer of Cycling

Catherine McKinnell

Catherine McKinnell, Member of Parliament for Newcastle North and Shadow Minister for Children and Young Families, lent her support to the launch of the Summer of Cycling. The initiative, backed by over twenty organisations including the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Cycling, aims to raise the profile of cycling in order to capitalise on the Continue Reading...

Newcastle MP presents trophy at Newcastle Eagles match

Newcastle Eagles

Newcastle MP and Shadow Children’s and Young Families Members, Catherine McKinnell will be presenting the winning trophy at the Newcastle Hoops4Health Finals at Sports Central on Friday night. Hoops4Health is the Newcastle Eagles’ Healthy eating scheme for primary school children in the North East and the finals will take place during their home game against Continue Reading...