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
Statement on New National Lockdown
Parliament was recalled today for a vote on the Government’s new lockdown measures and a statement on education. I put myself forward to speak in the proceedings but unfortunately did not get selected, therefore I wanted to update constituents on what is happening. The situation is clearly incredibly serious. Covid-19 is spreading rapidly across the … Continue reading Statement on New National Lockdown
Statement on the EU (Future Relationship) Bill
This deal may well be preferable to a no deal outcome, but it is not a good deal and it does not deliver on the pledges the Prime Minister and his colleagues made to the British people. I believe it is only fair that we should assess this Bill against what was promised during the … Continue reading Statement on the EU (Future Relationship) Bill
Christmas Emergency Contacts
In the event that you need any help or assistance whilst our office is closed over the Christmas period, please find below a list of useful contacts. We very much hope you have a peaceful Christmas and New Year and will be open again on 4th January 2021. Catherine and Team COVID-19 GUIDANCE For … Continue reading Christmas Emergency Contacts
CATHERINE WELCOMES DECISION TO EXCLUDE BABY AND TODDLER GROUPS FROM GATHERING LIMITS IN ALL COVID TIERS
Catherine McKinnell, MP for Newcastle North and Chair of the House of Commons Petitions Committee, has welcomed the news that the Government has updated Covid-19 guidance to exempt baby and toddler groups from gatherings limits in all tiers. The change follows a landmark report from the Petitions Committee which looked at the effect of the … Continue reading CATHERINE WELCOMES DECISION TO EXCLUDE BABY AND TODDLER GROUPS FROM GATHERING LIMITS IN ALL COVID TIERS
Letter on Israeli-Palestinian Peace
Following Catherine’s debate in Parliament last week making the case for an international fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace, she has written to Minister James Cleverly. The UK has a chance to seize this crucial opportunity to support multilateral efforts to advance peace in the Middle East. Text of letter: Rt Hon James Cleverly MP Minister of … Continue reading Letter on Israeli-Palestinian Peace