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Member of Parliament

Jessica Morden

Profile, voting record, roles, interests, and election information from official Parliament data.

At a glance

5 May 2005

Commons start

21 years, 0 months

Time in Commons

78.2 %

Voting participation

+4.9 % vs avg

9,009

Majority

22

Debates (12 months)

23

Contributions

Voting activity (12 months)

Debate activity (12 months)

Contact

Parliamentary office

[email protected] 020 7219 6213

Constituency office

01633 841725

Topic voting

Where this MP has been most and least active across locally tagged Commons division topics.

Highest topic participation

Defence 53/55 (96 %)
Work / Employment 70/75 (93 %)
Foreign Affairs 63/69 (91 %)
Democracy / Parliament 39/43 (91 %)
Migration 152/169 (90 %)

Lowest topic participation

Cost of Living 3/10 (30 %)
Benefits 51/81 (63 %)
NHS / Health 37/56 (66 %)
Housing 45/66 (68 %)

Party history

Labour 5 May 2005 to present

Constituency

Constituency history

Newport East 4 Jul 2024 to present Elected 1 time
Newport East 6 May 2010 to 30 May 2024 Elected 4 times
Newport East 5 May 2005 to 6 May 2010 Elected 1 time

Roles

Speaker's Conference (2024) 18 Dec 2024 to present
Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament 11 Dec 2024 to present
Liaison Committee (Commons) 4 Dec 2024 to present
Committee of Selection 11 Sep 2024 to present Chair
Committee of Selection 30 Jul 2024 to present
Shadow Minister (Wales) 6 Sep 2023 to 30 May 2024 Wales Office
Child Support (Enforcement) Bill 22 Feb 2023 to 1 Mar 2023
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill 19 Oct 2022 to 29 Nov 2022

Latest election result

Candidate result data from the Parliament Members API.

Lab Hold Newport East Turnout 38,531
Candidate Party Votes Share
Jessica Morden Lab Labour 16,370 42.5 %
Tommy Short RUK Reform UK 7,361 19.1 %
Rachel Buckler Con Conservative 6,487 16.8 %
Jonathan Clark PC Plaid Cymru 2,239 5.8 %
Lauren James Green Green Party 2,092 5.4 %
John Miller LD Liberal Democrat 2,045 5.3 %
Pippa Bartolotti Ind Independent 1,802 4.7 %
Mike Ford Heritage Party 135 0.4 %

Source: UK Parliament Members API

Voting record

Commons division votes from the official Commons Votes API.

Voted in 1,800 of 2,302 eligible divisions (78.2 %). Commons average: 73.3 %.

1800

Total votes

1015

Aye

785

No

2

Against party

Aye / No split Ayes 1,015 / Noes 785

Divisions

Page 1 of 120
Division Vote
King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (i) No
Draft Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 Aye
Draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 Aye
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on Amendments 88C, 88E to 88P, 88R, 88S and 88W, and propose Amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Amendments 88A, 88T, 88U and 88V Aye
Privilege No
Children's School and Wellbeing Bill: Amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Lords Amendments 38V to 38X Aye
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Carry-over motion Aye
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on its Amendments 88A, 88C and 88E to 88P and propose Amendments (a) to (f) Aye
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Amendments (a) to (h) in lieu of Lords Amendments 85 and 86, 97 to 116, 120, 121 and 123 Aye
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 94B and 94C Aye
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 36, 90 and 155, insist on Amendments 155A to 155F and propose Amendment (a) Aye
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 89B and 89C Aye
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to insist on Amendments 439C and 439D and disagree with Lords Amendments 439E and 439F Aye
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to insist on Amendment 38J and disagree with Lords Amendments 38V to 38X Aye
Pensions Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on Amendments 88A and 88C and propose amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Amendment 88B Aye

Source: Commons Votes API

Debate activity

Parliamentary debate appearances from Hansard. Contribution counts cover the last 12 months.

3

Speeches

20

Questions

0

Interventions

0

Answers

0

Points of order

0

Statements

Most active debate topics

Transport 3 appearances
Crime / Justice 2 appearances
Defence 2 appearances
Energy 1 appearances
Education 1 appearances

Recent appearances

Debate Contributions
UK Steel Strategy 19 Mar 2026 1
Defence Investment Plan 16 Mar 2026 1
Spring Forecast 3 Mar 2026 1
St David’s Day and Welsh Affairs 26 Feb 2026 1
Topical Questions 9 Feb 2026 1
Christmas Adjournment 18 Dec 2025 1
Engagements 17 Dec 2025 1
Business of the House 11 Dec 2025 1
Topical Questions 11 Dec 2025 1
Topical Questions 2 Dec 2025 1

Source: UK Parliament Hansard API

Registered interests

8. Miscellaneous (4)

Member of the BGIPU Executive Committee. This is an unpaid role. Date interest arose: 13 November 2024 (Registered 19 November 2024)

Observing member of the Labour Party National Executive Committee and National Policy Forum Date interest arose: 5 July 2024 (Registered 15 September 2025)

Chair of Community Union Parliamentary group. This is an unpaid role. Date interest arose: 5 July 2024 (Registered 15 September 2025)

Member source UK Parliament Members API
Voting source Commons Votes API
Debate source UK Parliament Hansard API

FAQs

Who is Jessica Morden?

Jessica Morden is a Member of Parliament representing Newport East. Source

Which party does Jessica Morden represent?

Jessica Morden currently represents Labour. Source

Which constituency does Jessica Morden represent?

Jessica Morden currently represents Newport East. Source

How long has Jessica Morden been an MP?

Jessica Morden has been in the House of Commons for 21 years, 0 months. Source

How many Commons divisions has Jessica Morden voted in?

Jessica Morden has recorded votes in 1,800 of 2,302 eligible Commons divisions (78.2 % 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 Jessica Morden voted against their party?

Jessica Morden has voted against the party majority 2 times in the imported division data. Source

What roles has Jessica Morden held?

Jessica Morden has 33 imported role records. The roles section lists the most recent roles available from the Parliament biography data. Source

What registered interests are listed for Jessica Morden?

Jessica Morden has registered interests in 1 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source

What was Jessica Morden's latest election result?

Jessica Morden's latest imported election result is Lab Hold in Newport East, with a majority of 9,009. Source

How active is Jessica Morden in parliamentary debates?

Jessica Morden has made 23 contributions across 22 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records. Source