Catherine
McKinnell MP
Catherine has been the Member of Parliament for the Newcastle North constituency since 2010. She also currently serves as the Minister for School Standards in the Department for Education.
Catherine lives in the constituency with her husband, their three children and AJ, their adopted former service German Shepherd.
If you need any advice or support, or would like to contact Catherine about a local or national issue, you can find her contact details at the bottom of this page.
Working Hard for Newcastle North
Latest News
Catherine’s Catch Up – 17 March
What a week! I am still buzzing from Newcastle United’s win on Sunday! The lads smashed it. Alongside watching the football in the ecstatic Family Fanzone, I have been busy at work responding to...
My Grandfather’s Story
Today is a special day. St Patrick’s Day also marks the anniversary of my remarkable grandfather, Michael Grady, passing away in 1994. He would be extra proud to be an honorary Geordie given the...
Catherine welcomes new Bill to get Britain building
This week, the Government introduced the Planning and Infrastructure Bill to the House of Commons. This Bill is key to delivering the Government’s pledge of building 1.5 million homes, making...
Newcastle North
Constituency
Catherine has been the Member of Parliament for Newcastle North since 2010. The constituency boundaries changed significantly in 2024.
The constituency includes Benton, Coxlodge, Dene, Fawdon, Gosforth, Jesmond, Kenton, Kingston Park, Longbenton, Newcastle Great Park, Sandyford, South Gosforth, and parts of Forest Hall, High Heaton and West Moor.
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“I am proud to be the Member of Parliament for Newcastle North – standing up for our city and being a strong local voice for our area in Westminster”
About
Catherine
Catherine’s roots in Newcastle run deep. She was born in Denton and went to school at Sacred Heart. Her family goes back generations in the North East.
Since 2010, Catherine has campaigned on the issues which matter to her and the residents of Newcastle North. She is accessible to constituents, holding surgeries to help with problems and regularly attends community events. She is a strong voice in Parliament for Newcastle and the North East.
We are available to help with a range of issues, and we assist local people with hundreds of cases each month. You can find out how to get in touch with Catherine and her team below.
Standing up for Benton, Coxlodge, Dene, Fawdon, Forest Hall, Gosforth, Jesmond, Kenton, Kingston Park, Longbenton, Newcastle Great Park, Sandyford and South Gosforth.