VOTING REFORMS RISK UNDERMINING INTEGRITY OF ELECTIONS, SAYS NEWCASTLE NORTH MP
Catherine McKinnell MP today – 18th May – challenged Ministers during Justice Questions on proposals to introduce photographic ID for elections. The Government recently announced proposals to introduce a requirement for photographic ID to vote in elections. Government research shows that 6% of people in the North East do not have up to date photo … Continue reading VOTING REFORMS RISK UNDERMINING INTEGRITY OF ELECTIONS, SAYS NEWCASTLE NORTH MP
KNOW YOUR RISK, CATHERINE ENCOURAGES CONSTITUENTS DURING TYPE 2 DIABETES PREVENTION WEEK
At the start of Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week, Newcastle North MP Catherine McKinnell is encouraging constituents to find out the risks, and how to take steps that can help prevent type 2 diabetes. Last year in the North East 174,000 were diagnosed with diabetes, a 5,000 increase on the year before, and research from … Continue reading KNOW YOUR RISK, CATHERINE ENCOURAGES CONSTITUENTS DURING TYPE 2 DIABETES PREVENTION WEEK
GREAT PARK UPDATE
As part on my ongoing work to represent residents in Newcastle Great Park, this week I again met with representatives of developers on Newcastle Great Park/Newcastle Great Park Consortium, Newcastle City Council and Northumbria Police to discuss concerns raised with me by constituents and receive an update on a number of issues. Below are some … Continue reading GREAT PARK UPDATE
NEWCASTLE NORTH MP DEVASTATED BY PROPOSAL TO END 63 YEARS OF CHOCOLATE MANUFACTURING
Catherine has responded to news that Nestle is consulting on the closure of its factory in Fawdon by the end of 2023, putting 475 local jobs at risk, calling the announcement ‘absolutely devastating’. The factory was opened in 1958 by then owners Rowntree and currently produces some of the country’s most well-known confectionary products such … Continue reading NEWCASTLE NORTH MP DEVASTATED BY PROPOSAL TO END 63 YEARS OF CHOCOLATE MANUFACTURING
NEWCASTLE NORTH MP JOINS THE FA TO DISCUSS ONLINE HATE AND FOOTBALL’S SOCIAL MEDIA BOYCOTT
Catherine has joined the Football Association (FA) to discuss online hate and abuse and their social media boycott in response to the ongoing concerns. As Chair of the Petition Committee in Parliament and Co-Chair of the All-Party Group Against Antisemitism, Catherine has been highlighting the growing public concern that too many people are getting away … Continue reading NEWCASTLE NORTH MP JOINS THE FA TO DISCUSS ONLINE HATE AND FOOTBALL’S SOCIAL MEDIA BOYCOTT