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Andy McDonald

Lab Labour Middlesbrough and Thornaby East ID 4269
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At a glance

Andy McDonald is currently a Labour MP for Middlesbrough and Thornaby East, and has represented the constituency for 13 years, 7 months. The latest election majority is 9,192. They are most active voting on Crime / Justice. They have voted in 75.6 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Andy McDonald submitted £296,890 of expenses, which is 31 % higher than the average MP. Asked 117 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months. Proposed 4 motions 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: 6 Jul 2026.

Voting participation 75.6 %
MP
76 %
Avg
73 %
Rank 300 of 650 — higher than 54% of MPs
Debates 89
MP
89
Avg
70.9
124 contributions across 89 appearances Rank 154 of 650 — more than 76% of MPs
Questions asked 117
MP
117
Avg
127.6
Rank 173 of 650 — more than 73% 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 13 years, 7 months. Majority of 9,192. 8 role(s) recorded.

Voting record

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Voted in 1,776 of 2,349 eligible divisions (75.6 %).

Parliamentary activity

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89 debate appearances and 124 contributions in the last 12 months. Tabled 117 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months. Sponsor of 2 bill(s).

Early Day Motions

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Tabled 11 and co-signed 191 Early Day Motions in this Parliament — the issues this MP has put their name to.

Expenses

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Total spend of £296,890 in the 2024-25 financial year.

Registered interests

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Interests registered across 2 categories.

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FAQs

Who is Andy McDonald?

Andy McDonald is a Member of Parliament representing Middlesbrough and Thornaby East. Source

Which party does Andy McDonald represent?

Andy McDonald currently represents Labour. Source

Which constituency does Andy McDonald represent?

Andy McDonald currently represents Middlesbrough and Thornaby East. Source

How long has Andy McDonald been an MP?

Andy McDonald has been in the House of Commons for 13 years, 7 months. Source

What registered interests are listed for Andy McDonald?

Andy McDonald has registered interests in 2 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source