Member of Parliament

Emma Lewell

Q: Which party does Emma Lewell represent?

Emma Lewell currently represents Labour. Source: https://members-api.parliament.uk/api/Members/4277

Q: Which constituency does Emma Lewell represent?

Emma Lewell currently represents South Shields. Source: https://members-api.parliament.uk/api/Members/4277

Lab Labour South Shields ID 4277

Parliamentary Parliamentary Constituency

At a glance

Emma Lewell is currently a Labour MP for South Shields, and has represented the constituency for 13 years, 2 months. The latest election majority is 6,653. They are most active voting on Tax. They have voted in 71.1 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Emma Lewell submitted £300,553 of expenses, which is 33 % higher than the average MP. Asked 67 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: 7 Jul 2026.

Voting participation 71.1 %

71 %

Avg

73 %

Rank 403 of 650 — lower than 62% of MPs

Debates 68

Avg

71.9

59 contributions across 68 appearances Rank 274 of 650 — more than 58% of MPs

Questions asked 67

Avg

128.2

Rank 282 of 650 — more than 57% of MPs

Voting alignment

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Constituency

Parliamentary history

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Party affiliations, constituency changes, parliamentary roles, and election results. In the Commons for 13 years, 2 months. Majority of 6,653. 14 role(s) recorded.