All articles written by Catherine McKinnell MP on PoliticsHome.com

16 Jul 2021 Health

Government risks failing babies and parents struggling to cope during Covid

New parent Bethany told us that she found remote health visits “unhelpful”, and remote parent and baby classes difficult for her baby to engage with – leaving her with the “continuous heartache of not having support”.

19 May 2021 Foreign affairs

To end the conflict in Israel-Palestine, we must learn the lessons of Northern Ireland and invest in peacebuilding on the ground

By setting up an International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace, we can help create the conditions for lasting peace in the region.

02 Nov 2020 Political parties

The onus is on us to prove that things have genuinely changed for Jewish Labour members

If we want to re-claim the mantle as an inherently anti-racist party, our culture must continue to change. We must show that we get it - that we truly are sorry - and commit to rebuilding trust, so we can mean it when we say: ‘Never Again’.

30 Sep 2020 Social affairs

Kinship carers are doing the right thing by their families, it’s time the state does right by them

Small additional investment in kinship care now, will enable more children to remain safely within their families and save substantial economic and social costs in the longer term.

05 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Coronavirus is having a devastating effect on new parents

Experts have reported increased levels of anxiety, depression and other mental health issues among new parents since the pandemic began. The Government must take urgent action.

29 May 2020 Coronavirus

Why is this Government so afraid of the scrutiny of the British people?

There are currently 25 petitions waiting to be debated in the House of Commons, with a combined total of more than five million signatures. If the government truly believes in the importance of scrutiny, they will not continue to deny the British people the right to have their voices heard

05 Mar 2020 Political parties

Catherine McKinnell MP: We must build trust between the public and Parliament

As newly elected chair of the Petitions Committee I will work hard to give a voice to those fighting to be heard, writes Catherine McKinnell MP

15 May 2019 Health

British Sign Language users must be able to access the healthcare they need

Far too many deaf people are still unable to fully engage with vital public services, because their communication needs are simply not being met, says Catherine McKinnell MP.

11 Jul 2017 Economy

Alan Mak MP & Catherine McKinnell MP: Boosting brand confidence in apprenticeships can drive growth

Two co-chairs of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Apprenticeships, Alan Mak and Catherine McKinnell, mark the publication of the group's Annual Report which calls on schools, businesses and government to work together to promote apprenticeships as an attractive career path.

02 Feb 2016 Transport

It's time for this Government to belt up and take off on airport expansion

The Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne North argues ahead of her Westminster Hall debate today that the best way to support regional airports is to increase UK airport capacity and calls on the Government to make a clear decision now.

16 Dec 2015 Home affairs

Toughen up the law on corporate crime

Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne North and Shadow Attorney General, Catherine McKinnell, calls on the Government to strengthen the law on corporate liability in the wake of the phone hacking scandal

03 Nov 2015 Home affairs

Going soft on white collar crime?

Labour's Shadow Attorney General Catherine McKinnell MP writes in response to the Westminster Hall debate today on 'Prosecuting corporate economic crime'.