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Sharon Hodgson MP

Labour · Washington and Gateshead South

First elected 5 May 2005.

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4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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  1. 15 Sept 2026 · speech

    Topical Questions

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  2. 10 Sept 2026 · speech

    Business of the House

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  3. 9 Sept 2026 · written question

    Sodium Valproate and Surgical Mesh Implants: Compensation

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  • MinisterUsually does not table written questions or speak in some debates; role held during this period.

Since 4 Jul 2026, Sharon Hodgson has cast 1 vote, spoken in 9 debates, asked 19 written questions and declared 1 interest.

Votes cast

1

Solid mark: Commons median (5). Dashed mark: party median (6). Highlight: this MP.

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All current MPs: votes

Below the Labour median (6). Below the Commons median (5).

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Counts published votes cast from 4 Jul 2026 to 5 Oct 2026. Doesn't show why an MP didn't vote — ministers, pairing, illness, parental leave and the Speaker’s role all affect this. Methodology.

Spoke in

9

Not comparable — see note. Usually does not table written questions or speak in some debates; role held during this period.

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Counts published spoke in from 4 Jul 2026 to 5 Oct 2026. Does not measure the quality of work or include constituency casework; parliamentary roles affect these counts. Methodology.

Questions asked

19

Not comparable — see note. Usually does not table written questions or speak in some debates; role held during this period.

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Counts published questions asked from 4 Jul 2026 to 5 Oct 2026. Does not measure the quality of work or include constituency casework; parliamentary roles affect these counts. Methodology.

Interests declared

1

Solid mark: Commons median (0). Dashed mark: party median (0). Highlight: this MP.

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Above the Labour median (0). Above the Commons median (0).

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What this shows and doesn't show
Counts published interests declared from 4 Jul 2026 to 5 Oct 2026. Declarations do not establish wrongdoing or personal income. Methodology.

Votes per month

1 votes cast in the current parliamentary comparison year, 4 Jul 2026–5 Oct 2026.

Votes per month1 votes cast in the current parliamentary comparison year, 4 Jul 2026–5 Oct 2026. Jul: 0; Aug: 0; Sept: 1; Oct: 0.Jul0Aug0Sept1Oct0
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1 votes cast in the current parliamentary comparison year, 4 Jul 2026–5 Oct 2026. Published records only; totals do not measure effort or effectiveness, and incomplete source coverage may affect them. Methodology.
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Latest activity

  1. 15 Sept 2026 · Debate

    Topical Questions

  2. 10 Sept 2026 · Debate

    Business of the House

  3. 9 Sept 2026 · Written question

    Sodium Valproate and Surgical Mesh Implants: Compensation
Posts held · career history

Posts held

  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

    Government · 3 Mar 2026 – 22 Jul 2026

  • Assistant Whip (HM Treasury)

    Government · 10 Jun 2009 – 6 May 2010

  • Shadow Minister (Defence)

    Opposition · 10 Apr 2020 – 14 May 2021

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  • Shadow Minister (Public Health)

    Opposition · 9 Jan 2018 – 10 Apr 2020

  • Shadow Minister (Public Health)

    Opposition · 9 Oct 2016 – 9 Jan 2018

  • Shadow Minister (Education)

    Opposition · 8 May 2015 – 27 Jun 2016

  • Shadow Minister (Equalities)

    Opposition · 7 Oct 2013 – 18 Sept 2015

  • Shadow Minister (Education)

    Opposition · 8 Oct 2010 – 7 Oct 2013

  • Opposition Whip (Commons)

    Opposition · 10 May 2010 – 8 Oct 2010

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