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Dame Meg Hillier

Lab Labour (Co-op) Hackney South and Shoreditch ID 1524
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At a glance

Dame Meg Hillier is currently a Labour (Co-op) MP for Hackney South and Shoreditch, and has represented the constituency for 21 years, 2 months. The latest election majority is 14,737. They are most active voting on Tax. They have voted in 73.2 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Dame Meg Hillier submitted £274,096 of expenses, which is 21 % higher than the average MP. Asked 16 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: 6 Jul 2026.

Voting participation 73.2 %
MP
73 %
Avg
73 %
Rank 353 of 650 — lower than 54% of MPs
Debates 103
MP
103
Avg
70.9
142 contributions across 103 appearances Rank 113 of 650 — more than 83% of MPs
Questions asked 16
MP
16
Avg
127.6
Rank 470 of 650 — fewer than 72% of MPs
Sponsored bills 1
MP
1
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.

Constituency

Parliamentary history

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Party affiliations, constituency changes, parliamentary roles, and election results. In the Commons for 21 years, 2 months. Majority of 14,737. 23 role(s) recorded.

Voting record

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Voted in 1,720 of 2,349 eligible divisions (73.2 %).

Parliamentary activity

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103 debate appearances and 142 contributions in the last 12 months. Tabled 16 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months. Sponsor of 1 bill(s).

Expenses

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Total spend of £274,096 in the 2024-25 financial year.

Registered interests

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Interests registered across 2 categories.

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FAQs

Who is Dame Meg Hillier?

Dame Meg Hillier is a Member of Parliament representing Hackney South and Shoreditch. Source

Which party does Dame Meg Hillier represent?

Dame Meg Hillier currently represents Labour (Co-op). Source

Which constituency does Dame Meg Hillier represent?

Dame Meg Hillier currently represents Hackney South and Shoreditch. Source

How long has Dame Meg Hillier been an MP?

Dame Meg Hillier has been in the House of Commons for 21 years, 2 months. Source

What registered interests are listed for Dame Meg Hillier?

Dame Meg Hillier has registered interests in 2 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source