About John Martin McDonnell

John Martin McDonnell represents the people who live in Hayes and Harlington, at the UK Parliament in Westminster.

MPs split their time between Parliament and their constituency. In Parliament, they debate and vote on new laws, review existing laws, and question the Government. In the constituency, their focus is on supporting local people and championing local issues. They have a small staff team who help with casework, maintain their diaries, and monitor their inbox.

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Profile

Labour MP for Hayes and Harlington

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

Party was Labour until 24 Jul 2024; Independent until 26 Sep 2025

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile

Social Media

• @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social
• @johnmcdonnellMP
• Facebook
• UK Parliament Profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Other offices held in the past

• Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer (14 Sep 2015 to 5 Apr 2020)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Terry Dicks
• Neville Sandelson
• Arthur Skeffington
• Walter Ayles

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill Committee (11 out of 11)
• Finance Bill Committee (0 out of 6)
• Superannuation bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Autism Bill Committee (2 out of 3)
• Rights of Savers Bill Committee (0 out of 2)