Member of Parliament
Catherine McKinnell
At a glance
Catherine McKinnell is currently a Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne North, and has represented the constituency for 16 years, 2 months. The latest election majority is 17,762. They are most active voting on Tax. They have voted in 68.3 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Catherine McKinnell submitted £312,180 of expenses, which is 38 % higher than the average MP. Asked 27 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months. Proposed 5 motions that went to a division.
Parliamentary activity snapshot
Current activity signals from votes, debates, questions, sponsored bills, and topic coverage. This is not a performance score. Most recent activity: 7 Jul 2026.
Voting alignment
MPs who most often voted the same way, or differently, when both recorded an Aye or No vote.
Based only on divisions where both MPs recorded comparable Aye/No votes. Tellers, absences, abstentions, and missing votes are excluded.
Constituency
Parliamentary history
Party affiliations, constituency changes, parliamentary roles, and election results. In the Commons for 16 years, 2 months. Majority of 17,762. 19 role(s) recorded.
Voting record
Voted in 1,606 of 2,350 eligible divisions (68.3 %).
Parliamentary activity
27 debate appearances and 39 contributions in the last 12 months. Tabled 27 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months. Sponsor of 2 bill(s).
Expenses
Total spend of £312,180 in the 2024-25 financial year.
Registered interests
Interests registered across 4 categories.
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FAQs
Who is Catherine McKinnell?
Catherine McKinnell is a Member of Parliament representing Newcastle upon Tyne North. Source
Which party does Catherine McKinnell represent?
Catherine McKinnell currently represents Labour. Source
Which constituency does Catherine McKinnell represent?
Catherine McKinnell currently represents Newcastle upon Tyne North. Source
How long has Catherine McKinnell been an MP?
Catherine McKinnell has been in the House of Commons for 16 years, 2 months. Source
What registered interests are listed for Catherine McKinnell?
Catherine McKinnell has registered interests in 4 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source