More than sixteen weeks ago, when Parliament was originally expected to have its ‘meaningful vote’ on the EU Withdrawal Agreement on 11th December, I published this detailed statement on my website to set out the position I had reached after a significant amount of deliberation and communication from local residents: that I would vote against … Continue reading Brexit Update
Newcastle North MP, Catherine McKinnell, has committed to continue speaking up for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) after rejoining the All-Party Parliamentary Group on MS as an officer of the group. It is estimated that around 480 people are living with MS in Newcastle, and more than 100,000 people have the condition across the country. … Continue reading Catherine commits to continue speaking up for people with MS
Catherine McKinnell, MP for Newcastle North and member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Fairtrade, has met with farmers from the Ivory Coast, Rwanda and the Dominican Republic at an event held in Parliament to mark Fairtrade Fortnight. Each year, Fairtrade Fortnight sees communities, schools, businesses and faith groups across the country holding events in … Continue reading Newcastle MP backs Fairtrade cocoa farmers campaign
Despite years of repeated warm words and commitments, it’s clear the Government has failed to resolve the skills crisis facing UK plc, with studies suggesting as many as nine out of ten firms across the country struggle to recruit the skilled workforce they need. Even with the highest level of unemployment and lowest level of … Continue reading Apprenticeships and Brexit
Newcastle North MP, Catherine McKinnell, has marked World Cancer Day – held every year on 4th February – at a number of events taking place in Newcastle and Westminster this week. Every year, around 2,800 people across the Newcastle and Gateshead area are diagnosed with cancer, and in the UK one in two people will … Continue reading Catherine marks World Cancer Day
