Kim McGuinness[1] (born 29 May 1985) is a British Labour and Co-operative Party politician who was elected as the Mayor of the North East in May 2024.

[8] Prior to entering politics McGuinness worked professionally in a number of sectors including finance, universities and charities.

[8] McGuinness was elected to represent the Lemington ward on Newcastle City Council in 2015, before joining the authority's cabinet in 2016 as executive member for culture, sport and public health.

In February 2024 a complaint was made by The Traveller Movement to Keir Starmer, and McGuinness apologised for the remark.

[15] McGuinness lives in Northumberland with her husband David Prutton,[16] a serving Royal Air Force officer.