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
New plans to boost our local hospitality sector
Newcastle is known for its incredible hospitality – in Newcastle North, the sector generates over £140 million and supports over 3,900 jobs in the area. However, the impact of Covid has been...
Catherine’s Catch Up – 14 April
From a rare Saturday sitting to save British Steel to spending time in Newcastle North with residents, charities and businesses, it has been a busy week! For regular updates, follow me on social...
Government scheme to tackle surface water flooding in Newcastle
The Government has announced plans to build or repair over 1,000 flood schemes across the country, including in Kingston Park as well as the Town Moor. This initiative aims to protect communities...
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.
You can check if Catherine is your MP below:
“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.