About Ian Lavery

Ian Lavery represents the people who live in Blyth and Ashington, 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 Blyth and Ashington

Entered the House of Commons on 6 May 2010 — General election

Also represented Wansbeck

• Wikipedia page

Social Media

• @laverymp.bsky.social
• @IanLaveryMP
• Facebook
• UK Parliament Profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Other offices held in the past

• Co-National Campaign Coordinator (14 Jun 2017 to 5 Apr 2020)
• Party Chair, Labour Party (14 Jun 2017 to 5 Apr 2020)
• Campaigns and Elections Chair (11 Feb 2017 to 14 Jun 2017)
• Shadow Minister (Cabinet Office) ( 7 Oct 2016 to 5 Apr 2020)
• Shadow Minister (Cabinet Office) (Trade Unions and Civil Society) (18 Sep 2015 to 7 Oct 2016)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Affordable Homes bill Committee (1 out of 2)
• Mesothelioma Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Finance Bill Committee (2 out of 4)
• Energy Bill Committee (14 out of 16)
• Energy Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Finance (No. 4) Bill Committee (13 out of 14)
• Energy Bill Committee (8 out of 8)