Labour Party MP for Newcastle upon Tyne North.
Catherine McKinnell is the Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne North, and has been an MP continually since 6 May 2010.
Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Moments where the whip was free, or where McKinnell broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 77 | No | Freevs party |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 12 | Yes | Freevs party |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 94 | No | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“Proposes fixed recoverable costs scheme for clinical negligence claims to redirect spending from legal costs to patient care and harm prevention, citing systemic failures in matern…”
“Government is investing heavily in SEND support through funding for high-needs budgets, specialist places, and early intervention programmes; will publish White Paper detailing fut…”
“SEND reform is ongoing with independent assessment; government committed to early identification of needs, reformed support systems, and addressing workforce challenges; decisions …”
“Technology can enhance teaching efficiency, but qualified expert teachers in classrooms are the most important factor for educational quality; school leaders should have autonomy i…”
Bluesky is the only social platform we ingest at the row level. The strip below is computed by classifying each post for substance (vs reposts, social mentions, scheduling) and then by tone (critical / measured / supportive) per target.
| When | Topic | Tone | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr | Technology | celebratory | “Pleased that the Government has now committed to introducing restrictions on social media for under 16s. I will keep campaigning to ensure that our children a…” |
Select, joint and other committees McKinnell currently sits on. Committee work is where much of the line-by-line scrutiny of bills and departments happens, away from the chamber.
| Committee | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Public Accounts Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. McKinnell sits on one.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Education | 8 | 30.8% |
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 5 | 19.2% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 4 | 15.4% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 2 | 7.7% |
| Home Office | 2 | 7.7% |
| Treasury | 1 | 3.8% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 1 | 3.8% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 1 | 3.8% |
Whether his Department has considered the potential merits of using timber to a) build new and b) repair old military homes.
The Defence Housing Strategy published on 3 November 2025, sets out a vision for the future transformation of military homes through a record £9 billion investment over a decade. The Department is in the early stages of the renovation progr…read full →
What steps her Department is taking to support schools to help tackle climate change.
The Education Estates Strategy sets out plans for an education estate that supports opportunity for all, with an education estate that is safe, suitable, sustainable and appropriately sufficiently sized. It is backed by a ten-year plan to d…read full →
Whether her Department has considered the potential merits of using timber materials in a) constructing and b) maintaining school buildings.
The government recognises that timber offers a solution as a renewable, low-carbon resource. It offers potential to reduce emissions and create jobs, as set out in the Timber in Construction Roadmap: https://www.gov.uk/government/publicatio…read full →
What steps his Department is taking to reduce waiting lists for NHS-funded weight loss programmes.
The National Health Service provides a range of weight management services, and we recognise that waiting times for some programmes can be long. NHS England is taking steps to improve access. Access to the NHS Digital Weight Management Prog…read full →
BPI (British Recorded Music Industry) Ltd 16 October 2025 |
Coalition for Global Prosperity Name of donor: Coalition for Global Prosperity
Address of donor: 1 Horse Guards Avenue, London SW1A 2HU
Estimate of the probable value (or… |
Type of land/property: Residential property (rented)
Type of land/property: Residential property (rented)
Number of properties: 1
Location: Northumberland
Ownership details: Joint owner |
Chair of the RAF Association Commons and Lords Branch. This is an unpaid role.
Chair of the RAF Association Commons and Lords Branch. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 5 September 2024
(Registered 3 Novembe… |
Husband is a member of the Hospitality Sector Council, a forum to facilitate coo Husband is a member of the Hospitality Sector Council, a forum to facilitate cooperation between the hospitality sector and Government. This… |
Source · Members API · Last amended 6 Jan 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 235,221 | 75.3% |
| Office Costs | 38,986 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation | 22,551 | 7.2% |
| MP Travel | 10,417 | 3.3% |
| Staff Travel | 4,219 | 1.4% |
| Total · 128 claims | 312,417 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for McKinnell on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Newcastle upon Tyne North | 24,440 | 50.3% | Won |
| 2019 | Newcastle upon Tyne North | 21,354 | 45.4% | Won |
| 2017 | Newcastle upon Tyne North | 26,729 | 55.4% | Won |
| 2015 | Newcastle upon Tyne North | 20,689 | 46.1% | Won |
| 2010 | Newcastle upon Tyne North | 17,950 | 40.9% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine McKinnellWON | Lab | 24,440 | 50.3 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Newcastle upon Tyne North →