Local MP has sweet visit to Nestlé Fawdon
Catherine McKinnell, MP for Newcastle North, visited the Nestlé confectionery factory in Fawdon today, to learn more about Nestlé’s wide range of apprenticeship schemes across its UK operations. The visit took place as part of her educational Industry and Parliament Trust (IPT) Fellowship exploring skills and employment in the local economy. The factory in Fawdon, … Continue reading Local MP has sweet visit to Nestlé Fawdon
Catherine hosts CAFOD campaigners in Parliament
Catherine McKinnell has hosted an event in Westminster to mark the contribution of CAFOD supporters who campaign for people living in poverty across the globe, in her capacity as Chair of the Parliamentary Friends of CAFOD. Around 50 of CAFOD’s ‘MP Correspondents’ (MPCs) from England and Wales attended the reception, alongside International Development Minister Lord … Continue reading Catherine hosts CAFOD campaigners in Parliament
A People’s Vote on the final Brexit deal
Yesterday, Catherine had this joint article published by The Independent alongside her North East colleagues, Phil Wilson MP, Bridget Phillipson MP, Dr Paul Williams MP and Anna Turley MP. The North East will be hit hardest if we stop trading with the EU – that’s why we’re demanding a new Brexit vote No part of … Continue reading A People’s Vote on the final Brexit deal
MP Catherine backs creation of Nature Recovery Network
Catherine McKinnell MP has today shown her support for the creation of a Nature Recovery Network, at an event hosted in Parliament by The Wildlife Trusts. A well-designed network of places for nature – which links up green spaces and protected areas in our towns, cities and countryside – would have positive benefits for both … Continue reading MP Catherine backs creation of Nature Recovery Network
Newcastle North MP lends her support to Christian Aid Week
Newcastle North MP, Catherine McKinnell, has again lent her support to the important fundraising work of Christian Aid Week at a recent Christian Aid ‘Big Brekkie’ event held in Parliament. This year, Christian Aid Week (13th-19th May) is encouraging the British public to stand together with the millions of displaced people who have been forced … Continue reading Newcastle North MP lends her support to Christian Aid Week