Newcastle North’s Community Champions
Over the summer my team and I launched the Newcastle North Community Champions campaign because we were overwhelmed by all of the stories we heard of people going above and beyond during this crisis. The Coronavirus crisis has been a difficult and demanding time for so many, but it has also shown the very best of our community. From our health and care … Continue reading Newcastle North’s Community Champions
LAPTOP SUPPORT TO HELP CHILDREN REACH THEIR TRUE POTENTIAL WELCOMED BY LOCAL MP.
Catherine McKinnell, Member of Parliament for Newcastle North has expressed her gratitude to True Potential LLP who have donated much needed laptops to Farne Primary School. The donation was made possible when the local business approached Catherine to say they had excess equipment that they would like to donate to a local school in need. … Continue reading LAPTOP SUPPORT TO HELP CHILDREN REACH THEIR TRUE POTENTIAL WELCOMED BY LOCAL MP.
NEWCASTLE NORTH MP DEMANDS GOVERNMENT ACTION ON CHILD POVERTY
Catherine McKinnell MP has today condemned the Conservative Government for its failure to protect children across Newcastle North and called for them to implement a new child poverty strategy for England. Catherine’s call comes after the Children’s Commissioner for England, Anne Longfield, revealed that child poverty is predicted to rise sharply unless the Government commits … Continue reading NEWCASTLE NORTH MP DEMANDS GOVERNMENT ACTION ON CHILD POVERTY
NEWCASTLE MP BACKS CALL FOR COMPREHENSIVE RECOVERY PACKAGE FOR AVIATION, TRAVEL AND TOURISM
Catherine McKinnell, Member of Parliament for Newcastle North has today joined over 80 parliamentarians in calling for greater support for the aviation, travel and tourism industries following the recent closure of all travel corridors. In a letter to the Prime Minister, organised by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Future of Aviation Catherine has acknowledged … Continue reading NEWCASTLE MP BACKS CALL FOR COMPREHENSIVE RECOVERY PACKAGE FOR AVIATION, TRAVEL AND TOURISM
GOVERNMENT MUST PROTECT SUPPORT FOR THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES IN NEWCASTLE NORTH
Catherine McKinnell, MP for Newcastle North, has urged the Government to cancel their planned cut to Universal Credit, that will see thousands of people across Newcastle North lose out by more than £1000 per year in April. Under current Government plans 9,900 people in Newcastle North who claim Universal Credit will see their income slashed by … Continue reading GOVERNMENT MUST PROTECT SUPPORT FOR THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES IN NEWCASTLE NORTH
NEWCASTLE NORTH MP PRESENTS CALL FOR A DEDICATED HOSPITALITY MINISTER IN PARLIAMENT
Catherine McKinnell, Member of Parliament for Newcastle North and Chair of the influential House of Commons Petitions Committee has led a debate in Parliament calling for the creation of a dedicated Minister for Hospitality. The debate was called in response to an online petition started by Claire Bosi, editor of ‘Chef and Restaurant’ Magazine, and … Continue reading NEWCASTLE NORTH MP PRESENTS CALL FOR A DEDICATED HOSPITALITY MINISTER IN PARLIAMENT