“It’s admirable that the Newcastle Bridges group of GPs has been so pro-active in attempting to shape this new policy of commissioning health services. I will of course work closely with them to ensure that they receive the best possible support for the work they carry out with patients across my constituency. I am looking … Continue reading Newcastle North MP gives cautious welcome to GP consortium announcement
Catherine McKinnell, MP for Newcastle North, is urging her constituents to make use of the freephone Home Heat Helpline, set up by Britain’s energy companies, to receive free advice on receiving help with their energy bills. Catherine said: “The bitterly cold weather of recent weeks has had us all turning up the heating in our … Continue reading Newcastle North MP urges constituents to use the Home Heat Helpline
Catherine McKinnell, MP for Newcastle North, is raising the concerns of Fawdon residents who believe that the current severe weather could cause a repeat of floods which have been blighting the area over recent years – notably in 2000, 2005 and 2008. Catherine said: “I have been working with local residents in Fawdon and the … Continue reading Newcastle North MP raises flooding concerns of local constituents
Newcastle North MP, Catherine McKinnell has called on the Government to increase its support for apprenticeships, after a new report highlighted a lack of apprenticeships in the UK which could leave us trailing behind our international competitors. A report by the Centre for Economic Performance, based at the London School of Economics, finds there are … Continue reading More apprenticeships needed says local MP
The Coalition Government has backtracked on their plans to give anonymity to rape defendants after their plans earlier this year were met with widespread opposition. Catherine McKinnell Shadow Solicitor General said: “This u-turn from the Government is welcome and not before time. If these plans had been enacted it would have sent a clear message … Continue reading Government U-turn on anonymity for rape defendants
