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Thursday, Aug 15

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Catherine celebrates A-Level results day for Newcastle students

Results for AS, A levels, Level 3 VTQs and T levels have been published today, and Catherine has sent her congratulations to students celebrating their hard work. Catherine said: “Congratulations to all students receiving their AS, A…

Wednesday, Jul 31

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Monthly round-up: reflections on Catherine’s ‘whirlwind’ first month in Government

It has been a busy first month – as Catherine was returned to Parliament as MP for Newcastle North and joined the new Labour government as the Minister of State for School Standards. Commenting on her first month in government, Catherine…

Friday, Jul 26

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An ambitious plan to break down the barriers to opportunity for all – Minister for School Standards makes first speech in Government role

Catherine, as Minister for School Standards, closed the House of Commons general debate on education and opportunity with a rousing speech on the government’s vision for education and its plans for delivery. Catherine spoke about the…

Wednesday, Jul 17

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Labour Government’s first steps for change

Labour Government’s first steps for change The first King’s Speech of the Labour government has set forward an ambitious plan for delivering the change that Britain needs. The programme sees measures to implement Labour’s six steps…

Friday, Jul 12

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Catherine takes on role as Schools Minister in new Labour Government

Catherine takes on role as Schools Minister in new Labour Government Catherine is delighted to have been appointed as the Minister of State for School Standsrds within the Department for Education following the recent General Election.…

Tuesday, Jul 9

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Delighted to be returned as MP for Newcastle North

Delighted to be returned as MP for Newcastle North On 4 July, Catherine was returned as the Member of Parliament for Newcastle North having represented Newcastle North since 2010. Following this year’s boundary changes, Catherine elected…

Wednesday, May 29

Dissolution of Parliament

Dissolution of Parliament Following the calling of the General Election, due on 4th July 2024, Parliament was dissolved on 30 May 2024. On the dissolution of Parliament, there are no Members of Parliament therefore Catherine is not…

Tuesday, May 21

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Justice delayed is justice denied on Infected Blood Scandal

Catherine has urged the Government to act without delay on compensation for victims of the Infected Blood Scandal, following the release of the inquiry’s report. On Monday 20 May, the long-awaited report into the Infected Blood Scandal was…

Thursday, May 16

New sexist harassment lessons key to tackling misogyny in our schools and on our streets

Catherine joined an innovative new lesson to challenge misogyny and sexist harassment during her visit to Caterham High School in Redbridge. ‘Step In’ lessons are being piloted in Year 9 in three schools in Redbridge with the aim of…

Friday, May 10

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New Newcastle University regeneration project will help to kickstart a prevention first revolution in healthcare

Catherine visited the future of healthcare on a visit to University of Newcastle’s Health Innovation Neighbourhood. The is a development promising to integrate housing, healthcare, education and research to identify new solutions to…

Thursday, May 9

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Disinformation must be challenged to stop the spread of harmful conspiracy theories

Catherine attended the launch of the Antisemitism Policy Trust’s new guide to conspiracy theories in Parliament to mark the importance of addressing harmful conspiracies that spread fear and hate. The Antisemitism Policy Trust’s founding…

Monday, Apr 29

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The Government is failing families on the cost of sending children to school, says Labour’s Shadow Schools Minister

Catherine has condemned the Government for ‘failing families’ on keeping down the costs of sending children to school. Responding to a question on the cost of living, Catherine said: “Of all the concerns raised by parents in response to…

Friday, Apr 26

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Gosforth and Great Park Academy Admissions Update

With regard to the Gosforth Group school admissions process, I wanted to let you know that I am very aware of the ongoing concerns and continue to work on behalf of constituents on this matter. I recently met with a number of parents whose…

Thursday, Apr 25

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The government has defended the indefensible by keeping one-word Ofsted judgements, says Labour’s Shadow Schools Minister

Catherine has slammed the Government’s decision to retain one-word Ofsted judgements as ‘defending the indefensible’. Responding on the Education Select Committee Report today, Catherine said: “The current system is high-stakes for…

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Labour would bring back the School Support Staff Negotiating Body to retain and attract support staff in schools, says Labour’s Shadow Schools Minister

Catherine addressed Unison’s Support Staff Conference to set out Labour’s vision for schools, including the Party’s policy to bring back the School Support Staff Negotiating Body (SSSNB). The latest survey of nearly 18,000 National…

Tuesday, Apr 9

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RESIDENTS RESPOND WITH PRIORITIES FOR NEW NEWCASTLE NORTH CONSTITUENCY

Thank you to everyone who has responded to me with their priorities for the new Newcastle North constituency as we head into the next General Election. I am grateful to all who took the time to express their views. I received a large…

Friday, Apr 5

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LABOUR WOULD RE-SET THE RELATIONSHIP WITH SCHOOLS TO FOSTER MORE COOPERATION AND PARTNERSHIP, SAYS SHADOW SCHOOLS MINISTER

Catherine addressed the Area-based Education Partnerships Association (AEPA) Annual Conference, outlining Labour’s plans for education, including the introduction of Regional School Improvement Teams and making it a requirement for schools…

Saturday, Mar 30

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CATHERINE VISITS BIG SCHOOL CAMP AT STUDIO WEST IN WEST DENTON

Catherine attended Big School Camp at Studio West in West Denton to see firsthand the benefits of physical activity and extracurricular activities for every child. Big School Camp brings school trips to school sites by creating temporary…

Friday, Mar 22

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UNLOCKING THE POWER OF PE AND SPORT IN SCHOOLS WILL HELP TO BREAK DOWN THE BARRIERS TO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

Catherine showed her support for boosting PE and sport in schools as part of the Youth Sport Trust annual conference. The Youth Sport Trust runs inclusive and educational programmes to increase the levels of physical activity among young…

Thursday, Mar 14

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2024 SPRING BUDGET: HOUSEHOLDS WORSE OFF UNDER THE CONSERVATIVES

Last week the Chancellor delivered the 2024 Spring Budget. Catherine responded by calling out the government’s failed pre-election plea as the tax burden continues to rise and households continue to be worse off under the Conservatives.…

Wednesday, Mar 13

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EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE WITH MATHS EDUCATION, SAYS SHADOW SCHOOLS MINISTER

Catherine spoke during a panel discussion at the UK’s first Maths Summit, held on Tuesday 12 March at the Science Museum in London. Catherine outlined Labour’s plans for maths education, including how skills gained from maths can help…

Tuesday, Mar 12

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COME CLEAN ON THE BILL FOR REPAIRING CRUMBLING SCHOOLS, URGES SHADOW SCHOOLS MINISTER

Catherine pressed the Education Secretary to take responsibility for the failure to look after the school estate and provide a latest estimate for the mounting costs of repairs to school buildings. Speaking in Parliament, Catherine…

Monday, Mar 11

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CATHERINE CELEBRATES WORLD BOOK DAY

Catherine McKinnell marked World Book Day during a debate in Parliament on the importance of reading for pleasure and providing children with access to books. The debate, led by Nickie Aiken, MP for Cities of London and Westminster,…

Thursday, Mar 7

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CATHERINE RESPONDS TO THE 2024 BUDGET, HIGHLIGHTING THE LACK OF A SERIOUS PLAN FOR WORKING PEOPLE

The Chancellor’s Budget confirms that the UK has the highest tax burden in 70 years and does nothing to address the fact that this will be the worst Parliament on record for living standards, according to the Office of Budget…

Wednesday, Mar 6

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Urgent action needed to fix Gosforth’s chaotic school allocations, says Catherine McKinnell MP

Catherine has called on the Secretary of State for Education to urgently act following the chaotic allocation of secondary school places for the 2024 pupil intake in Gosforth. Parents have expressed widespread concern and frustration about…

Tuesday, Mar 5

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LABOUR WILL BREAK DOWN THE BARRIERS TO ATTAINMENT IN SCHOOLS, SAYS SHADOW SCHOOLS MINISTER

Catherine, responding to a debate in Westminster Hall on the need to tackle the attainment gap between girls and boys at school, set out how Labour would address the problem in Government. The debate led by Nick Fletcher, Conservative MP…

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MAKE ATTENDANCE A KEY PRIORITY

Catherine McKinnell, Shadow Schools Minister, has outlined why Labour will make attendance a key priority, putting forward the party’s plan for intervention across the education sector to tackle the issue of persistent absence. Despite the…

Wednesday, Feb 28

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CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR ARMED FORCES NEEDED TO SUPPORT UKRAINE, SAYS CATHERINE

Catherine spoke in the House of Commons of the urgent need to ensure a future for the UK Armed Forces’ training of Ukrainian Armed Forces as part of the UK’s Operation Interflex. Questioning the Minister for Defence Procurement, James…

Friday, Feb 23

FINANCIAL EDUCATION DISCUSSED WITH CHILDREN AT THE FEDERATION OF ABBEY SCHOOLS DURING VISIT FROM CATHERINE AS SHADOW SCHOOLS MINISTER

Catherine enjoyed a fun visit to the Federation Of Abbey Schools in Darlington to discuss financial education and Virgin Money’s ‘Make £5 Grow!’ programme. The project aims to give more young people access to financial skills, by providing…

Tuesday, Feb 20

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CATHERINE VISITS LOCAL CANCER HEALTHCARE CENTRE

Catherine visited Newcastle Healthcare Centre to discuss the impact of the healthcare centre on NHS capacity. Newcastle Healthcare Centre is a LloydsPharmacy Clinical Homecare (LPCH) centre providing essential cancer care including…