Member of Parliament

Liz Twist

Q: Which party does Liz Twist represent?

Liz Twist currently represents Labour. Source: https://members-api.parliament.uk/api/Members/4618

Q: Which constituency does Liz Twist represent?

Liz Twist currently represents Blaydon and Consett. Source: https://members-api.parliament.uk/api/Members/4618

Lab Labour Blaydon and Consett ID 4618

Parliamentary Parliamentary Constituency

At a glance

Liz Twist is currently a Labour MP for Blaydon and Consett, and has represented the constituency for 9 years, 0 months. The latest election majority is 11,153. They are most active voting on Crime / Justice. They have voted in 84.5 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Liz Twist submitted £305,039 of expenses, which is 35 % higher than the average MP. Asked 37 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 84.5 %

85 %

Avg

73 %

Rank 112 of 650 — higher than 83% of MPs

Debates 97

Avg

70.9

133 contributions across 97 appearances Rank 127 of 650 — more than 81% of MPs

Questions asked 37

Avg

127.6

Rank 377 of 650 — fewer than 58% of MPs

Voting alignment

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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 9 years, 0 months. Majority of 11,153. 24 role(s) recorded.