The North-South divide holds the whole country back – we must end it at last
The Treasury Select Committee – of which Catherine is a member – launched an inquiry into regional imbalances in the UK economy on 14th June. This article about the inquiry was first published in The Journal and Chronicle. Since first being elected as the MP for Newcastle North back in 2010, I’ve focused on getting … Continue reading The North-South divide holds the whole country back – we must end it at last
Catherine takes Batten Disease campaign to Health Secretary
Newcastle North MP, Catherine McKinnell, met yesterday evening with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, to press him to ensure that an innovative treatment for CLN2 Batten Disease can be made available to patients on the NHS. She was joined at the meeting by her Throckley constituents, the Rich family, … Continue reading Catherine takes Batten Disease campaign to Health Secretary
When the Levy breaks
Catherine recently had this article published on Comment Central in her capacity as co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Apprenticeships. It’s now two years since the Apprenticeship Levy – the Government’s flagship policy for boosting the number of apprenticeships being created and delivered – came into force. Launched with the aims of creating long-term … Continue reading When the Levy breaks
Newcastle MP backs call for PM to end cystic fibrosis wait
Exactly one year ago since Theresa May told Parliament she wanted a ‘speedy resolution’ to negotiations about access to lifesaving cystic fibrosis drugs, Newcastle North MP Catherine McKinnell has backed a cross-party letter to the Prime Minister calling on the Government ‘to settle this desperate situation’. The joint letter also calls on the Prime Minister … Continue reading Newcastle MP backs call for PM to end cystic fibrosis wait
MP Catherine demands better access to NHS services for BSL users
Catherine McKinnell MP has today demanded better access to healthcare services, treatment and information for users of British Sign Language (BSL). Speaking during a Parliamentary debate she secured on ‘access to NHS Services for BSL users’, the Newcastle North MP shared the wide range of concerns that have been raised with her by constituents and … Continue reading MP Catherine demands better access to NHS services for BSL users