Member of Parliament
Derek Twigg
Profile, voting record, roles, interests, and election information from official Parliament data.
At a glance
1 May 1997
Commons start
29 years, 0 months
Time in Commons
58.5 %
Voting participation
-14.8 % vs avg
16,425
Majority
34
Debates (12 months)
22
Contributions
Voting activity (12 months)
Debate activity (12 months)
Contact
Constituency office
0151 424 7030Website
http://www.derektwigg.orgTopic voting
Where this MP has been most and least active across locally tagged Commons division topics.
Highest topic participation
Lowest topic participation
Party history
Constituency
Constituency history
Roles
Latest election result
Candidate result data from the Parliament Members API.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Twigg | Lab Labour | 23,484 | 61.6 % |
| Jake Fraser | RUK Reform UK | 7,059 | 18.5 % |
| Sean Houlston | Con Conservative | 3,507 | 9.2 % |
| Nancy Mills | Green Green Party | 2,058 | 5.4 % |
| David Coveney | LD Liberal Democrat | 1,593 | 4.2 % |
| Michael Murphy | WPB Workers Party of Britain | 415 | 1.1 % |
Source: UK Parliament Members API
Voting record
Commons division votes from the official Commons Votes API.
Voted in 1,346 of 2,302 eligible divisions (58.5 %). Commons average: 73.3 %.
1346
Total votes
783
Aye
563
No
25
Against party
Divisions
Page 1 of 90Source: Commons Votes API
Debate activity
Parliamentary debate appearances from Hansard. Contribution counts cover the last 12 months.
3
Speeches
16
Questions
3
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle East 13 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| North Atlantic Submarine Activity 13 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Middle East 23 Mar 2026 | 1 | ||
| Royal Mail: Performance 18 Mar 2026 | 0 | ||
| Domestic Abuse Survivors: Government Support 18 Mar 2026 | 0 | ||
| Defence: UK Allies 16 Mar 2026 | 1 | ||
| Ministry of Defence 4 Mar 2026 | 1 | ||
| UK-German Relations 25 Feb 2026 | 0 | ||
| Minister for Men and Boys 25 Feb 2026 | 0 | ||
| Lord Mandelson 4 Feb 2026 | 2 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Registered interests
8. Miscellaneous (1)
Member of the Executive of the British American Parliamentary Group (BAPG). This is an unpaid role. Date interest arose: 30 October 2024 (Registered 17 July 2025)
FAQs
Who is Derek Twigg?
Derek Twigg is a Member of Parliament representing Widnes and Halewood. Source
Which party does Derek Twigg represent?
Derek Twigg currently represents Labour. Source
Which constituency does Derek Twigg represent?
Derek Twigg currently represents Widnes and Halewood. Source
How long has Derek Twigg been an MP?
Derek Twigg has been in the House of Commons for 29 years, 0 months. Source
How many Commons divisions has Derek Twigg voted in?
Derek Twigg has recorded votes in 1,346 of 2,302 eligible Commons divisions (58.5 % participation rate). The Commons average is 73.3 %. Eligible divisions are those occurring on or after the MP's Commons membership start date. Source
Has Derek Twigg voted against their party?
Derek Twigg has voted against the party majority 25 times in the imported division data. Source
What roles has Derek Twigg held?
Derek Twigg has 29 imported role records. The roles section lists the most recent roles available from the Parliament biography data. Source
What registered interests are listed for Derek Twigg?
Derek Twigg has registered interests in 1 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source
What was Derek Twigg's latest election result?
Derek Twigg's latest imported election result is Lab Hold in Widnes and Halewood, with a majority of 16,425. Source
How active is Derek Twigg in parliamentary debates?
Derek Twigg has made 22 contributions across 34 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records. Source