Lab held for 5 consecutive elections.
Catherine McKinnell
Labour PartyCatherine McKinnell is the Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne North, and has been an MP continually since 6 May 2010.
MPs voted on the Third Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill — the final Commons vote on whether to pass the assisted dying legislation in its amended form. Passing Third Reading sends the Bill to the House of Lords.
A procedural vote on whether to allow New Clause 16 to be formally considered as part of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at Report Stage, after proceedings had been interrupted on 13 June when an objection was raised. The debate excerpts do not reveal the substantive content of New Clause 16.
Vote on whether to prevent someone from qualifying as 'terminally ill' under the assisted dying bill solely because they have chosen to stop eating and drinking. The amendment would close a potential loophole where a person who is not otherwise terminally ill could meet the bill's eligibility criteria by voluntarily starving themselves.
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Sign up freeCoverage of Newcastle upon Tyne North has been predominantly positive for Catherine across 38 recent articles.
Positive coverage
“Newcastle North MP 'delighted' after council adopts 500 home Great Park estate - Chronicle Live” — Chronicle Live
“DfE confirms ministerial responsibilities - CYP Now” — CYP Now
Critical coverage
“How Labour MPs voted on article 50 - LabourList” — LabourList
“Labour's Catherine McKinnell quits shadow cabinet - BBC” — BBC
A safe Lab seat, won with 50% of the vote in 2024. Covers Newcastle upon Tyne and Longbenton. Population 111,623, notably young (median age 36 vs 41 nationally).
Longbenton man accused of repeatedly hitting sister to face at their mum's home
Chronicle Live · 6 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£30,200
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£42,200
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
2,825
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
45
25 primary, 8 secondary, 12 other
Total Income Tax▼
£401m
from 56,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£3,090
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£7,200
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
Attainment 8▼
48.7
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
68.9%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 1 large town — 104,908 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
16 councillors across 11 wards · Last elections: Sept 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle | Labour Party | Andrew Ethan Herridge | May 2024 |
| Dene South Gosforth | Liberal Democrats | Karen Lesley Robinson | May 2024 |
| Fawdon West Gosforth | Liberal Democrats | John Hall | May 2024 |
| Liberal Democrats | Rob Austin | May 2024 | |
| Forest Hall | Labour Party | Janet Hunter | May 2024 |
| Labour Party | Joanne Marie Sharp | May 2024 | |
| Labour Party | Peter Gerard Earley | May 2024 | |
| Gosforth | Conservative and Unionist Party | Doc Anand | May 2024 |
| Kenton | Labour Party | Stephen Lambert | May 2024 |
| Kingston Park South Newbiggin Hall | Labour Party | Alexander Geoffrey Hay | May 2024 |
| Longbenton Benton | Labour Party | Eddie Darke | May 2024 |
| Labour Party | Karen Anne Clark | May 2024 | |
| Labour Party | Linda Darke | May 2024 | |
| North Jesmond | Liberal Democrats | Peter John Allen | Sept 2024 |
| Parklands | Liberal Democrats | Pauline Allen | May 2024 |
| South Jesmond | Labour Party | Milo Jasper Barnett | May 2024 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 24,440 | 50.3% |
| Con | 6,678 | 13.7% | |
| LD | 5,936 | 12.2% | |
| Ref | 5,933 | 12.2% | |
| Green | 5,035 | 10.4% | |
| Ind | 310 | 0.6% | |
| Ind | 285 | 0.6% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 21,354 | 45.4% |
| Con | 15,589 | 33.2% | |
| LD | 4,357 | 9.3% | |
| Ind | 4,331 | 9.2% | |
| Green | 1,368 | 2.9% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 26,729 | 55.4% |
| Con | 16,380 | 33.9% | |
| LD | 2,533 | 5.3% | |
| Ind | 1,780 | 3.7% | |
| Green | 513 | 1.1% | |
| Ind | 353 | 0.7% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 20,689 | 46.1% |
| Con | 10,536 | 23.5% | |
| Ind | 7,447 | 16.6% | |
| LD | 4,366 | 9.7% | |
| Green | 1,515 | 3.4% | |
| Ind | 338 | 0.8% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Lab | 17,950 | 40.9% |
| LD | 14,536 | 33.1% | |
| Con | 7,966 | 18.1% | |
| Ind | 1,890 | 4.3% | |
| Ind | 1,285 | 2.9% | |
| Green | 319 | 0.7% |
Catherine McKinnell has not appeared in national political news coverage tracked by our system. This is common for backbench MPs who focus on constituency-level work rather than national policy debates.
13 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
A Longbenton man has appeared in Newcastle Magistrates' Court accused of repeatedly striking his sister in the face at their mother's home. Graham McNamara denies the assault charge, claiming he pushed her in self-defence during a chance encounter.
British Engines has won unanimous approval from Newcastle City Council to build a major manufacturing facility on the derelict Parsons Works site in Byker, which has been vacant since 2009. The development could create 130-150 jobs and represents significant investment in brownfield regeneration on Shields Road.
Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge and Newcastle upon Tyne have been selected as pilot centres for advanced organ perfusion techniques that could increase UK transplants by up to 19% annually. Newcastle will be one of only two centres in the country offering perfusion for all three organs (liver, kidney, lung), alongside Cambridge.
Jack Kay, a Newcastle-based TikTok star known as 'Ibiza Final Boss,' was attacked by four masked armed men at The Runhead pub in Ryton, Gateshead on 20 March. Northumbria Police are investigating the incident; the attackers and victim are believed to be known to each other with no wider public safety risk.
A major space industry investment of $100m (£85m) by Lockheed Martin will be brought to the North East of England, specifically Northumbria University and Sedgefield, Co Durham, with forecasts for £1.2bn investment over 20 years and hundreds of jobs created. The article uses the Artemis II Moon mission as a hook to discuss this significant regional economic development opportunity.
Bellway, a major UK housebuilder headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, reported declining margins and warned of a softer housing market ahead due to higher interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty. The company's CEO criticised the Labour government for failing to support the housing sector and called Labour's 1.5 million home target unachievable without intervention.
The Freeman Hospital in Newcastle has been selected as a key pilot site for a national NHS programme to trial advanced organ preservation techniques (perfusion), which could enable up to 750 additional transplants annually across the UK. The hospital, which pioneered lung perfusion transplants in 2009, will lead efforts to extend the viability of donor organs and improve transplant outcomes.
Bellway PLC, a Newcastle-based housebuilder, reported mixed first-half results with flat pretax profit and lower-than-expected operating margins, though it increased full-year housing volume guidance. The company's share price fell 9.1% despite improved demand and higher house prices driven by product mix changes.
British Engines plans to build a major 150-job manufacturing facility on a derelict brownfield site in Byker, Newcastle, with councillors expected to approve the scheme on Friday. The development would regenerate vacant land next to the historic Parsons Works and represent significant economic investment for the area.
The Good Food Guide has announced its 50 Best Bakeries for 2026, with Northern Rye in Newcastle upon Tyne named as a new entry on the list. The article celebrates Britain's diverse and skilled baking scene, highlighting artisans using heritage grains and global flavours.
Students at Magnet Court, a 112-capacity student housing block on Newcastle's Gallowgate, have been evacuated due to safety concerns with a wall in a ground floor commercial unit. The building is expected to remain closed beyond September 2026, with affected students relocated to alternative accommodation or offered refunds by provider Unite Students.
A Gosforth-based interior design business, Steady Hands Interiors Ltd, is offering free bedroom makeovers for local children as a way of thanking the community for supporting the company during its expansion. Owner Robert Woods aims to help families who cannot afford such services and aspires to create a local version of 'DIY SOS'.
Regional rail operator Lumo hosted a Westminster showcase event featuring 20 North East food and drink producers, with support from multiple regional MPs including Catherine McKinnell MP for Newcastle upon Tyne North. The event provided valuable networking and business opportunities for local producers to connect with political leaders, buyers, and industry stakeholders.
Catherine McKinnell MP reflects on her Irish grandfather Michael Grady's journey from County Kerry to Newcastle in 1928, where he became a respected builder whose quality homes are still lived in today. The article explores how her family's immigration story and working-class Irish roots have shaped her views on immigration and public service, with her constituency partially covering the area where her grandfather lived and worked.
The Labour Government's Great British Energy scheme is providing solar panel funding to 250 schools across the UK, including two schools in Newcastle upon Tyne North: Benton Dene Primary School and Gosforth Academy. The initiative aims to reduce energy bills for schools, allowing savings to be reinvested in education and supporting the government's clean energy mission.
Newcastle North MP Catherine McKinnell announced that Newcastle City Council has officially adopted the roads on the Melbury estate in Great Park, a 500-home development. McKinnell credited her consistent advocacy and resident engagement for achieving this outcome, and indicated further phases of the estate's adoption should progress more quickly.
Catherine McKinnell, MP for Newcastle Upon Tyne North, has been confirmed as Minister for School Standards in the new Labour government, with responsibilities for school improvement, teacher retention, SEND, and curriculum. This represents a significant role for the constituency's MP in shaping education policy across England.
Catherine McKinnell, MP for Newcastle upon Tyne North, has been appointed Minister of State for Education in the Labour Government. The appointment recognises her extensive background in education policy and her previous role chairing the House of Commons Petitions Committee, where she advocated for early years and childcare sector concerns.
The article profiles Catherine McKinnell, MP for Newcastle upon Tyne North, following her appointment as schools minister after Labour's election victory. It details her background, political career, and education policy positions, highlighting her commitment to improving teaching standards, mental health support, and addressing child poverty.
This article is a biographical profile of Catherine McKinnell, the Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne North since 2010, detailing her career progression, current role as Shadow Minister for Schools, and various parliamentary committee positions. It establishes her long-standing representation of the constituency and her involvement in multiple policy areas.
Catherine McKinnell MP for Newcastle upon Tyne North has been appointed as a vice-chair of Labour Friends of Israel, one of six new appointments that double the organization's vice-chair positions. The appointment recognizes her role as Co-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group Against Antisemitism and reflects her engagement with Middle East policy issues.
Catherine McKinnell, Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne North, has been elected Chair of the Petitions Committee following a secret ballot on 29th January. This represents a significant career advancement for the constituency's MP, positioning her to lead Parliament's petitions system which connects constituents with Parliament and drives legislative change.
MPs voted 494 to 122 to back the Brexit bill, with Catherine McKinnell, Newcastle upon Tyne North's MP, listed among Labour MPs who defied the party's three-line whip by voting against the bill. The article reports on the second parliamentary vote on triggering Article 50 to formally begin the UK's EU exit process.
This article lists how Labour MPs voted on the Article 50 bill to trigger Brexit. Catherine McKinnell, MP for Newcastle upon Tyne North, is listed among Labour MPs who voted in favour of triggering Article 50, placing her in a minority position within her party on this significant constitutional matter.
Catherine McKinnell, MP for Newcastle upon Tyne North, has resigned from Labour's shadow cabinet citing concerns over the party's direction under Jeremy Corbyn, internal conflict following a recent reshuffle, and personal/family reasons. Her departure highlights ongoing tensions within the Labour Party and represents a loss of frontbench representation for the constituency.
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