Catherine McKinnell MP
@cmckinnellmp.bsky.social
Labour MP for Newcastle North and Minister for School Standards. https://linktr.ee/catherine.mckinnell
I spoke to ITV Tyne Tees about the need for SEND reform for children and families in the North East.
The Government must get on with reforming this adversarial system, and improving outcomes for the children who need it the most.
The Government must get on with reforming this adversarial system, and improving outcomes for the children who need it the most.
November 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I spoke to ITV Tyne Tees about the need for SEND reform for children and families in the North East.
The Government must get on with reforming this adversarial system, and improving outcomes for the children who need it the most.
The Government must get on with reforming this adversarial system, and improving outcomes for the children who need it the most.
Inspiring visit to the Great North Air Ambulance Service to hear about how they respond to the most severe medical cases across the North 🚁
Find out more about how you can support: www.greatnorthairambulance.co.uk
Find out more about how you can support: www.greatnorthairambulance.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Inspiring visit to the Great North Air Ambulance Service to hear about how they respond to the most severe medical cases across the North 🚁
Find out more about how you can support: www.greatnorthairambulance.co.uk
Find out more about how you can support: www.greatnorthairambulance.co.uk
End of life care is an issue close to my heart. I’m so grateful for the first-hand support that I’ve seen for people in Newcastle from St Oswald’s Hospice.
I met with Hospice UK to discuss their work, and find out more about the Government’s £100m investment to upgrade facilities.
I met with Hospice UK to discuss their work, and find out more about the Government’s £100m investment to upgrade facilities.
October 22, 2025 at 4:37 PM
End of life care is an issue close to my heart. I’m so grateful for the first-hand support that I’ve seen for people in Newcastle from St Oswald’s Hospice.
I met with Hospice UK to discuss their work, and find out more about the Government’s £100m investment to upgrade facilities.
I met with Hospice UK to discuss their work, and find out more about the Government’s £100m investment to upgrade facilities.
It was a privilege to officially open Great Park Academy after many years of supporting them to get to this day!
In the ceremony, the talented choir sang ‘A Million Dreams’. I know that this school will be a place where many dreams are inspired🌟
In the ceremony, the talented choir sang ‘A Million Dreams’. I know that this school will be a place where many dreams are inspired🌟
October 22, 2025 at 8:12 AM
It was a privilege to officially open Great Park Academy after many years of supporting them to get to this day!
In the ceremony, the talented choir sang ‘A Million Dreams’. I know that this school will be a place where many dreams are inspired🌟
In the ceremony, the talented choir sang ‘A Million Dreams’. I know that this school will be a place where many dreams are inspired🌟
Good to chat to Times Radio about the upcoming budget, the cost of living and the economy.
Businesses and households need confidence that we are moving in the right direction, investing in public services whilst unlocking growth and improving living standards.
Businesses and households need confidence that we are moving in the right direction, investing in public services whilst unlocking growth and improving living standards.
October 20, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Good to chat to Times Radio about the upcoming budget, the cost of living and the economy.
Businesses and households need confidence that we are moving in the right direction, investing in public services whilst unlocking growth and improving living standards.
Businesses and households need confidence that we are moving in the right direction, investing in public services whilst unlocking growth and improving living standards.
It’s so important for children to experience reading in an enjoyable way.
I spoke to BBC Politics North about how Labour’s plan to ensure every primary school has a library will boost our children’s life chances 📚
I spoke to BBC Politics North about how Labour’s plan to ensure every primary school has a library will boost our children’s life chances 📚
October 13, 2025 at 4:12 PM
It’s so important for children to experience reading in an enjoyable way.
I spoke to BBC Politics North about how Labour’s plan to ensure every primary school has a library will boost our children’s life chances 📚
I spoke to BBC Politics North about how Labour’s plan to ensure every primary school has a library will boost our children’s life chances 📚
Carers are the unsung heroes of our society 🦸
I visited Newcastle Carers to hear about their incredible support for carers in the city - and find out what I can do to support them as a local MP.
I visited Newcastle Carers to hear about their incredible support for carers in the city - and find out what I can do to support them as a local MP.
October 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Carers are the unsung heroes of our society 🦸
I visited Newcastle Carers to hear about their incredible support for carers in the city - and find out what I can do to support them as a local MP.
I visited Newcastle Carers to hear about their incredible support for carers in the city - and find out what I can do to support them as a local MP.
I joined Baroness Ruth Anderson to visit Sir Robert Francis and the team at the IBCA in Newcastle North.
The IBCA is responsible for paying compensation to those affected by the infected blood scandal. It was clear how committed the Newcastle based team are to fulfilling justice.
The IBCA is responsible for paying compensation to those affected by the infected blood scandal. It was clear how committed the Newcastle based team are to fulfilling justice.
October 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I joined Baroness Ruth Anderson to visit Sir Robert Francis and the team at the IBCA in Newcastle North.
The IBCA is responsible for paying compensation to those affected by the infected blood scandal. It was clear how committed the Newcastle based team are to fulfilling justice.
The IBCA is responsible for paying compensation to those affected by the infected blood scandal. It was clear how committed the Newcastle based team are to fulfilling justice.
Busy time at #Lab25 conference in Liverpool, meeting with charities and organisations, which many constituents invited me to visit, to hear more about the work they do.
October 4, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Busy time at #Lab25 conference in Liverpool, meeting with charities and organisations, which many constituents invited me to visit, to hear more about the work they do.
Millions more appointments in the NHS. 30 hours free childcare. More breakfast clubs for kids.
Labour is already delivering change in our communities.
But we need to go further and faster - so people can really feel the benefits of that change, especially in their pockets.
Labour is already delivering change in our communities.
But we need to go further and faster - so people can really feel the benefits of that change, especially in their pockets.
October 1, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Millions more appointments in the NHS. 30 hours free childcare. More breakfast clubs for kids.
Labour is already delivering change in our communities.
But we need to go further and faster - so people can really feel the benefits of that change, especially in their pockets.
Labour is already delivering change in our communities.
But we need to go further and faster - so people can really feel the benefits of that change, especially in their pockets.