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Former Member of Parliament

Helen Goodman

At a glance

Helen Goodman is a former Labour MP for Bishop Auckland, and represented the constituency for 14 years, 6 months. They have voted in 23.1 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2019-20, Helen Goodman submitted £183,993 of expenses, which is 19 % lower than the average MP.

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.

Parliamentary history

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Party affiliations, constituency changes, parliamentary roles, and election results. In the Commons for 14 years, 6 months. 17 role(s) recorded.

Voting record

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Voted in 543 of 2,349 eligible divisions (23.1 %).

Parliamentary activity

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Sponsor of 1 bill(s).

Total spend of £183,993 in the 2019-20 financial year.

Registered interests

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No registered interests available.

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FAQs

Who is Helen Goodman?

Helen Goodman is a former Member of Parliament who represented Bishop Auckland. Source

Which party did Helen Goodman represent?

Helen Goodman represented Labour. Source

Which constituency did Helen Goodman represent?

Helen Goodman represented Bishop Auckland. Source

How long was Helen Goodman an MP?

Helen Goodman served in the House of Commons for 14 years, 6 months. Source