Exactly one year ago since Theresa May told Parliament she wanted a ‘speedy resolution’ to negotiations about access to lifesaving cystic fibrosis drugs, Newcastle North MP Catherine McKinnell has backed a cross-party letter to the Prime Minister calling on the Government ‘to settle this desperate situation’. The joint letter also calls on the Prime Minister … Continue reading Newcastle MP backs call for PM to end cystic fibrosis wait
Catherine McKinnell MP has today demanded better access to healthcare services, treatment and information for users of British Sign Language (BSL). Speaking during a Parliamentary debate she secured on ‘access to NHS Services for BSL users’, the Newcastle North MP shared the wide range of concerns that have been raised with her by constituents and … Continue reading MP Catherine demands better access to NHS services for BSL users
This article was originally published on PoliticsHome, ahead of a Westminster Hall debate Catherine secured on ‘Access to NHS services for BSL users’. Shortly before the 2015 General Election I attended a hustings for Newcastle’s deaf community organised by the charity, Deaflink North East. This followed a previous discussion hosted by another local organisation, Becoming … Continue reading BSL users must be able to access the healthcare they need
Local community project, Kenton Park Sports Centre, has been praised by Catherine McKinnell MP for the great work it does with residents in Kenton. The Newcastle North MP described the sports centre’s work as “fantastic” when she visited the venue to meet local gym enthusiasts and staff. Her visit began with a tour of the … Continue reading National Lottery funded Sports Centre praised by Newcastle MP
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on the East Coast Main Line, chaired by Newcastle North MP Catherine McKinnell, held a discussion on ‘making HS2 work for East Coast communities’ on 30th April 2019. Representatives from HS2 Ltd, Transport for the North, the Northern Powerhouse Partnership and North East Chamber of Commerce spoke at the meeting. You … Continue reading Making HS2 work for East Coast communities
