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Alan Strickland

Lab Labour Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor ID 5080
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At a glance

Alan Strickland is currently a Labour MP for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor, and has represented the constituency for 2 years, 0 months. The latest election majority is 8,839. They are most active voting on Tax. They have voted in 88.1 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Alan Strickland submitted £174,611 of expenses, which is 23 % lower than the average MP. Asked 12 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months.

Parliamentary activity snapshot

Current activity signals from votes, debates, questions, sponsored bills, and topic coverage. This is not a performance score. Most recent activity: 1 Jul 2026.

Voting participation 88.1 %
MP
88 %
Avg
73 %
Rank 45 of 650 — higher than 93% of MPs
Debates 28
MP
28
Avg
70.9
31 contributions across 28 appearances Rank 541 of 650 — less than 83% of MPs
Questions asked 12
MP
12
Avg
127.6
Rank 493 of 650 — fewer than 76% of MPs

Voting alignment

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Based only on divisions where both MPs recorded comparable Aye/No votes. Tellers, absences, abstentions, and missing votes are excluded.

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Parliamentary history

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Party affiliations, constituency changes, parliamentary roles, and election results. In the Commons for 2 years, 0 months. Majority of 8,839. 1 role(s) recorded.

Voting record

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Voted in 496 of 563 eligible divisions (88.1 %).

Parliamentary activity

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28 debate appearances and 31 contributions in the last 12 months. Tabled 12 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months.

Expenses

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Total spend of £174,611 in the 2024-25 financial year.

Registered interests

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No registered interests available.

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Who is Alan Strickland?

Alan Strickland is a Member of Parliament representing Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor. Source

Which party does Alan Strickland represent?

Alan Strickland currently represents Labour. Source

Which constituency does Alan Strickland represent?

Alan Strickland currently represents Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor. Source

How long has Alan Strickland been an MP?

Alan Strickland has been in the House of Commons for 2 years, 0 months. Source