Education, Latest

Newcastle North MP signs Holocaust Educational Trust Book of Commitment

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Catherine McKinnell MP has this week reaffirmed her commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day by signing the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment which honours those who were murdered during the Holocaust, as well as paying tribute to the extraordinary survivors who work tirelessly to educate young people on this issue. The Newcastle North MP has also … Continue reading Newcastle North MP signs Holocaust Educational Trust Book of Commitment →

Children and Young People, Families, Latest, Work

E-petition debate on childcare vouchers

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As a member of the Petitions Committee, Catherine led a debate in Westminster Hall yesterday on the Government’s decision to close the childcare voucher scheme to all new entrants from April 2018, making the Tax Free Childcare scheme the only option available to families entering the system from that date. You can read Catherine’s speech … Continue reading E-petition debate on childcare vouchers →

Health and Social Care, Latest

Catherine backs Asda & Drinkaware partnership in Gosforth

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Asda Gosforth and Drinkaware, the UK’s leading alcohol education charity, worked together on Friday 12th January to provide free information and advice on alcohol to the local community.   The event, which took place at the store, gave customers the opportunity to access friendly advice and ask questions. Catherine McKinnell, MP for Newcastle North, also attended the event in a show of support … Continue reading Catherine backs Asda & Drinkaware partnership in Gosforth →

Economy, Europe, International Development, Latest

Debate on the Trade Bill

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The Government’s Trade Bill received its second reading in the Commons yesterday. You can read a copy of the speech Catherine made during the debate about this legislation below.  Catherine McKinnell: As I and other hon. Members from the region highlighted during yesterday’s debate on the customs Bill, the North East continues to have a … Continue reading Debate on the Trade Bill →

Economy, Europe, International Development, Latest

Customs Bill debate

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Catherine spoke yesterday in Parliament in the Second Reading debate on the Government’s Taxation (Cross-Border Trade) Bill – also known as the Customs Bill – and you can read a copy of her speech below. Catherine McKinnell: Last July, the North East England Chamber of Commerce – which represents about 3,000 businesses of all sizes … Continue reading Customs Bill debate →