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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Catherine paid a wonderful visit to Jesmond Library to speak to members of Friends of Jesmond Library about their success in reopening the library and keeping it in operation for 10 years. Following the decision to close Jesmond Library…
Catherine visited St John Vianney school in West Denton, and spoke to students about her work. St John Vianney is a Roman Catholic primary school in West Denton, teaching students from nursery to year 6. Catherine attended a school…
Catherine has urged the Government to get a grip on crumbling schools, after the closure of another four schools, now on North Tyneside, due to dangerous building infrastructure. The issue came to light in December 2023, when part of the…
Catherine today visited University Technical College (UTC) South Durham to discuss the school’s focus on breaking down the barriers to opportunity. UTC South Durham specialises in STEM education for 14-19 year olds, with a focus on…
Catherine was pleased to welcome a delegation of education leaders from sub-Saharan Africa in Parliament on Wednesday 7 February, as part of a British Council organised programme to facilitate global connections within the educational…
Catherine was pleased to be able to show her support for The Together Plan charity’s exhibition in Newcastle City Council Library as part of Newcastle City Council’s Holocaust Memorial Day events. The exhibition commemorated not only the…
CATHERINE SHOWS SUPPORT FOR BETTER BOWEL CANCER OUTCOMES This week Catherine attended the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Bowel Cancer’s drop-in event, with the charity Bowel Cancer UK, to show her support for their work in improving…
GOVERNMENT OFFERS NO HOPE FOR STRANDED NORTH EAST BUS PASSENGERS Catherine spoke today of the importance of accurate and consistent real time data for buses in the North East. Speaking during a debate secured by Newcastle Central MP, Chi…