Catherine McKinnell, MP for Newcastle North, visited Waverley Primary School in Dumpling Hall today to discuss the importance of online safety for children and young people. She was joined by tech firm Google who used the visit to highlight their ‘Be Internet Legends’ programme for schools. Google research has shown that 96% of teachers believe … Continue reading Newcastle MP joins Google in online safety school visit
Newcastle North MP, Catherine McKinnell has once again added a hint of pink to her usual Parliamentary attire, to show her support for Breast Cancer Now’s annual wear it pink fundraiser, which this year is taking place on 18th October. Since launching in 2002, wear it pink has raised over £33 million. Catherine is calling … Continue reading MP Catherine calls on constituents to wear it pink
Newcastle North MP, Catherine McKinnell, has warmly welcomed today’s announcement by NHS England and the National Institute for Health & Care Excellence (NICE) that an innovative treatment for CLN2 Batten Disease will now be made available to patients on the NHS. Catherine has fought extensively for access to Brineura on the health service on behalf … Continue reading Newcastle MP ‘over the moon’ about Batten Disease decision
As well as responding to the enormous number of constituents who’ve contacted me about almost every aspect of Brexit and the Government’s handling of this issue over the last three (and more) years, I’ve also provided website updates at key stages throughout this historic process. Whether on my decision to vote against triggering Article 50 back in … Continue reading Parliamentary Update
Newcastle North MP Catherine McKinnell today visited the D2 Youth Zone in Newbiggin Hall to chat about their work in supporting young people in the community. D2 Youth Zone yesterday celebrated 25 years of working with young people aged between 11 and 25 years old in Newbiggin Hall with a party for project users and … Continue reading Newcastle MP celebrates 25 years of the D2 Youth Zone
