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Division Vote (Commons)
13 Jul 2026 - Immigration and Asylum Bill - View Vote Context
Catherine McKinnell (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 282 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 97 Noes - 358
Division Vote (Commons)
13 Jul 2026 - Immigration and Asylum Bill - View Vote Context
Catherine McKinnell (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 263 Labour Aye votes vs 14 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 264 Noes - 90
Written Question
Air Force: Helmets
Thursday 9th July 2026

Asked by: Catherine McKinnell (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne North)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps are being taken to address delays to the Aircrew Helmet programme, and how he will make sure his department's approach to the procurement aligns with the objectives of the Defence Investment Plan to promote to British manufacturing, sovereign capability and SME participation.

Answered by Luke Pollard - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)

The procurement strategy for the Aircrew Helmet Programme will align with the objectives of the Defence Investment Plan in promoting British manufacturing, sovereign capability, and SME participation, whilst also ensuring that the required safety and capability requirements are met, and that the procurement ultimately delivers value for money to the UK taxpayer.

Written Question
Armed Forces: Housing
Thursday 9th July 2026

Asked by: Catherine McKinnell (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne North)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what percentage of a) new build and b) repaired old military homes, have been constructed using timber since the publication of the Defence Housing Strategy in December 2025, and whether his Department is considering strengthening the duty to 'have consideration' to the use of timber for construction as part of the overall strategy.

Answered by Luke Pollard - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)

Since the publication of the Defence Housing Strategy in November 2025, the Department has not purchased any new build Service Family Accommodation (SFA) of timber frame construction. In relation to the repair or refurbishment of SFA, the Department is in the early stages of the renovation programme and most of the existing military housing stock is predominately solid wall or brick and block construction.

Decisions on the materials used in future Defence housing developments and major refurbishments will continue to be taken on a case-by-case basis, balancing factors including safety, performance, sustainability, value for money and operational requirements.

Division Vote (Commons)
8 Jul 2026 - Town and Country Planning - View Vote Context
Catherine McKinnell (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 280 Labour Aye votes vs 21 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 283 Noes - 182
Division Vote (Commons)
8 Jul 2026 - Health and Safety - View Vote Context
Catherine McKinnell (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 304 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 317 Noes - 103
Division Vote (Commons)
8 Jul 2026 - Education - View Vote Context
Catherine McKinnell (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 307 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 369 Noes - 102
Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 06 Jul 2026
Civil Service Pensions

"The family of a terminally ill constituent contacted me in desperation last month after trying to resolve the pension issues of their family member since January. She died yesterday, with her pension still unresolved. Can the Minister be more specific for that family about what will be done to resolve …..."
Catherine McKinnell - View Speech

View all Catherine McKinnell (Lab - Newcastle upon Tyne North) contributions to the debate on: Civil Service Pensions
Division Vote (Commons)
6 Jul 2026 - National Security (State Threats) Bill - View Vote Context
Catherine McKinnell (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 320 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 394 Noes - 85
Division Vote (Commons)
1 Jul 2026 - Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill - View Vote Context
Catherine McKinnell (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 277 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 282