Siobhain McDonagh’s voting in Parliament

Siobhain McDonagh is a Labour MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Labour MPs.

However, Siobhain McDonagh sometimes differs from their party colleagues, such as:

• Siobhain McDonagh almost always voted against a wholly elected House of Lords, while most Labour MPs generally voted for. Show votes
• Siobhain McDonagh generally voted for university tuition fees, while most Labour MPs generally voted against. Show votes

We have lots more plain English analysis of Siobhain McDonagh’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Siobhain McDonagh’s full vote analysis page for more.

Siobhain McDonagh has occasionally rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Upcoming Business – Commons: Main Chamber 5 Sep 2019

  Debate on a Motion on The British Housebuilding Industry – Siobhain McDonagh. Backbench Business

• Summer Adjournment 25 Jul 2019

  It is a true pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for York Central (Rachael Maskell), who spoke so passionately and knowledgeably about her constituency. In my contribution, I wish to highlight two incredibly important services both for my constituency and for the wider area. The National School Breakfast Programme provides free breakfasts to 1,775 schools in our country, feeding...

• Summer Adjournment 25 Jul 2019

  As the hon. Gentleman will be aware, although I am highlighting and he has met with Shooting Star, funding is an issue for all children’s hospices. The only way in which those 250 families can get the respite care they need from the hospice is by receiving £400,000 from the £14 million that the NHS has identified for children’s hospices in 2023-24. I regret to say that these children...

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Profile

Labour MP for Mitcham and Morden

Entered the House of Commons on 1 May 1997 — General election

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @Siobhain_MP
• https://facebook.com/Siobhain-McDonagh-MP-1485922148331912

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Siobhain McDonagh campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Department of Health and Social Care
• Home Department
• Department for Education
• Home Office
• Department of Health
• In Vitro Fertilisation
• Breakfast Clubs
• Deportation: Tamils
• Graffiti
• Sri Lanka: Armed Conflict

Currently held offices

• Member, Panel of Chairs (since 11 Sep 2017)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Women and Equalities Committee (26 Oct 2015 to 13 Jun 2016)
• Member, Education Committee (10 Sep 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, London Regional Select Committee (14 Dec 2009 to 6 May 2010)
• Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (2 Jul 2007 to 12 Sep 2008)
• PPS (Rt Hon John Reid, Secretary of State), Home Office (8 May 2006 to 28 Jun 2007)
• PPS (Rt Hon John Reid, Secretary of State), Ministry of Defence (10 Nov 2005 to 8 May 2006)
• Member, Unopposed Bills (Panel) (14 Nov 2002 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Health and Social Care Committee (27 Nov 2000 to 12 Jul 2005)
• Member, Social Security Committee (14 Jul 1997 to 28 Nov 1997)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Angela Rumbold

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Chairman, Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
• Chairman, Overseas Electors Bill Committee (1 out of 4)
• Chairman, Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Chairman, National Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
• Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation and Liability for Housing Standards) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• MARRIAGE (SAME SEX COUPLES) BILL Committee (9 out of 13)
• Localism Bill Committee (14 out of 24)
• Crime and Security Bill Committee (7 out of 12)
• Holocaust (Stolen Art) Restitution Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Climate Change Bill Committee (10 out of 10)
• Greater London Authority Bill Committee (9 out of 9)
• Serious Crime Bill Committee (3 out of 9)
• Police and Justice Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Northern Ireland (Offences) Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (2 out of 4)
• Inquiries Bill Committee (0 out of 3)
• Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Bill Committee (5 out of 10)
• Health Protection Agency Bill Committee (2 out of 3)
• Gender Recognition Bill Committee (3 out of 6)
• Children Bill Committee (6 out of 8)
• Crown Employment (Nationality) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Planning and Compulsory Purchase (Re-committed) Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Anti-social Behaviour Bill Committee (11 out of 12)
• Crime (International Co-operation) Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Criminal Justice and Police Bill Committee (8 out of 15)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 43 debates in the last year — average amongst MPs. See all Siobhain McDonagh’s speeches
• Has received answers to 133 written questions in the last year — well above average amongst MPs.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a medium number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 77.63% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 110 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Siobhain McDonagh’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 321 times in debates — average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)