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Alison McGovern

Lab Labour Birkenhead ID 4083
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At a glance

Alison McGovern is currently a Labour MP for Birkenhead, and has represented the constituency for 16 years, 3 months. The latest election majority is 13,798. They are most active voting on Tax. They have voted in 69.9 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Alison McGovern submitted £303,304 of expenses, which is 34 % higher than the average MP. Proposed 1 motion that went to a division.

Parliamentary activity snapshot

Current activity signals from votes, debates, questions, sponsored bills, and topic coverage. This is not a performance score. Most recent activity: 20 Aug 2026.

Voting participation 69.9 %
MP
70 %
Avg
73 %
Rank 431 of 649 — lower than 66% of MPs
Debates 68
MP
68
Avg
77.9
446 contributions across 68 appearances Rank 313 of 650 — more than 52% of MPs
Sponsored bills 2
MP
2
Avg
2.0
Commons average: 2.0

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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 16 years, 3 months. Majority of 13,798. 19 role(s) recorded.

Voting record

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Voted in 1,651 of 2,361 eligible divisions (69.9 %).

Parliamentary activity

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68 debate appearances and 446 contributions in the last 12 months. Sponsor of 2 bill(s).

Expenses

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Total spend of £303,304 in the 2024-25 financial year.

Registered interests

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No registered interests available.

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Who is Alison McGovern?

Alison McGovern is a Member of Parliament representing Birkenhead. Source

Which party does Alison McGovern represent?

Alison McGovern currently represents Labour. Source

Which constituency does Alison McGovern represent?

Alison McGovern currently represents Birkenhead. Source

How long has Alison McGovern been an MP?

Alison McGovern has been in the House of Commons for 16 years, 3 months. Source

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