Responding to the Chancellor’s 2020 Spending Review, Catherine said: “Coronavirus has been devastating for our country but it’s the irresponsible choices made by the Government which have led to the worst economic downturn and the highest excess death rate in Europe. “Billions of pounds have been wasted and mismanaged, test and trace errors have enabled … Continue reading Spending Review 2020
Newcastle North MP, Catherine McKinnell has urged the Government to ‘Build Back Fitter’ after COVID-19 and to protect gyms and sports in any future lockdown and from the financial impact of Covid-19. Catherine who is Chair of influential House of Commons Petitions Committee led a debate in Westminster Hall on Monday 23rd November relating to … Continue reading Catherine urges Government to “Build Back Fitter after COVID-19” and keep gyms open
“The tier system the government announced today will be judged on its ability to keep control of the virus. “This second lockdown of the year came as a huge blow because the Government simply did not learn the lessons from both abroad and from the first wave to ensure we got a proper handle on it. … Continue reading Response to Covid-19 Winter Plan
Catherine McKinnell MP has called for a strong Online Harms Bill to hold social media companies to account for tackling online hate and extremism on their platforms. In its long-awaited Online Harms Bill, the Government intends to establish a new ‘duty of care’ toward web users, overseen by an independent regulator and backed up by … Continue reading Catherine calls for action on online hate and extremism
Alongside many of her constituents, Catherine welcomed the £20 per week increase that was applied to Universal Credit earlier this year. This additional money has been a lifeline to many people in Newcastle North and across the country. The Covid-19 pandemic has been incredibly difficult, and brought new challenges. People who still receive old style support … Continue reading NEWCASTLE NORTH MP, CATHERINE MCKINNELL PRESSES GOVERNMENT TO BOOST SUPPORT FOR STRUGGLING HOUSEHOLDS BY £20 PER WEEK
