Catherine mckinnell biography
Born in Denton, the third of eight children, Catherine's roots in Newcastle are deep.
Catherine McKinnell was born on 8 June in Newcastle upon Tyne, where she attended Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Fenham....
Catherine McKinnell
British Labour politician
Catherine McKinnell (born 8 June 1976) is a British Labour Party politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Newcastle upon Tyne North since 2010.[1] She has served as Minister of State for School Standards since July 2024.[2][3]
Early life and career
Catherine McKinnell was born on 8 June 1976 in Newcastle upon Tyne, where she attended Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Fenham.[4] She studied politics and history at the University of Edinburgh.[5] After leaving Edinburgh, Catherine went on to study Law at Northumbria University.
After university, McKinnell worked as an employment solicitor at Dickinson Dees, a Newcastle law firm.[5]
Parliamentary career
At the 2010 general election, McKinnell was elected to Parliament as MP for Newcastle upon Tyne North with a vote share of 40.8% and a majority of 3,414.[6][7][8]