About Liz Twist

Liz Twist represents the people who live in Blaydon and Consett, 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 Blaydon and Consett

Entered the House of Commons on 9 June 2017 — General election

Also represented Blaydon

Social Media

• UK Parliament Profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Other offices held in the past

• Shadow Minister (Levelling Up, Housing, Communities and Local Government) (28 Nov 2023 to 30 May 2024)
• Shadow Minister (Scotland) ( 4 Dec 2021 to 5 Sep 2023)
• Opposition Whip (Commons) (12 Feb 2020 to 5 Sep 2023)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Financial Services and Markets Bill Committee (8 out of 10)
• Finance No. 2 Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• UK Infrastructure Bank Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Compensation (London Capital & Finance plc and Fraud Compensation Fund) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Judicial Review and Courts Bill Committee (11 out of 11)
• Compensation (London Capital & Finance plc and Fraud Compensation Fund) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
• National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Domestic Abuse Bill Committee (12 out of 12)
• Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill Committee (7 out of 7)
• Financial Services (Implementation of Legislation) Bill Committee Committee (1 out of 1)
• Rating (Property in Common Occupation) and Council Tax (Empty Dwellings) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Children Act 1989 (Amendment) (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Ivory Bill Committee (5 out of 6)
• Rivers Authorities and Land Drainage Bill Committee (0 out of 1)