Member of Parliament
Mrs Sharon Hodgson
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
72.0 %
Voting participation
-1.3 % vs avg
6,913
Majority
27
Debates (12 months)
40
Contributions
Voting activity (12 months)
Debate activity (12 months)
Contact
Website
http://www.sharonhodgson.org/X (formerly Twitter)
https://twitter.com/SharonHodgsonMPTopic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Hodgson | Lab Labour | 17,682 | 47.8 % |
| Paul Donaghy | RUK Reform UK | 10,769 | 29.1 % |
| Shaun Parsons | Con Conservative | 4,654 | 12.6 % |
| Michal Chantkowski | Green Green Party | 1,687 | 4.6 % |
| Ciaran Morrissey | LD Liberal Democrat | 1,602 | 4.3 % |
| Sharon McLafferty | Ind Independent | 627 | 1.7 % |
Source: UK Parliament Members API
Voting record
Commons division votes from the official Commons Votes API.
Voted in 1,657 of 2,302 eligible divisions (72.0 %). Commons average: 73.3 %.
1657
Total votes
936
Aye
721
No
1
Against party
Divisions
Page 2 of 111Source: Commons Votes API
Debate activity
Parliamentary debate appearances from Hansard. Contribution counts cover the last 12 months.
19
Speeches
7
Questions
3
Interventions
11
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osteoporosis and Bone Health 22 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy 22 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Neuroendocrine Cancer 16 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Healthy Babies Funding 14 Apr 2026 | 3 | ||
| Topical Questions 14 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Cancer Treatment 14 Apr 2026 | 7 | ||
| Young Cancer Patients: Experiences and Outcomes 13 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Craniocervical Instability 26 Mar 2026 | 1 | ||
| Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood 24 Mar 2026 | 1 | ||
| Endometriosis Services 24 Mar 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Registered interests
3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources (3)
Name of donor: LACA Ltd Address of donor: 11-13 The Quad, Sovereign Way, Chester, Cheshire CH1 4QP Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Accommodation and meals at the LACA Main Event 2025 alongside Parliamentary Assistant, value £522 Date received: 8 July 2025 to 10 July 2025 Date accepted: 8 July 2025 Donor status: company, registration 6795804 (Registered 1 August 2025)
Name of donor: Royal Albert Hall Address of donor: Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Two tickets to the opening night of the Grand Sumo Tournament 2025 held in the Royal Albert Hall, value £592 Date received: 15 October 2025 Date accepted: 15 October 2025 Donor status: company, registration 01539294 (Registered 21 October 2025)
Name of donor: British Recorded Music Industry Address of donor: Unit 4/4A, Tileyard Studios, Tileyard Road, London N7 9AH Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Two tickets to attend the Mercury Prize Awards 2025. The tickets included entry to the event, two seats at the BPI table, food and drink, value £660 Date received: 16 October 2025 Date accepted: 16 October 2025 Donor status: company, registration 01132389 (Registered 21 October 2025)
8. Miscellaneous (2)
Director and Trustee of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (UK Branch). This is an unpaid role. Date interest arose: 16 October 2024 Date interest ended: 4 March 2026 (Registered 31 October 2024; updated 4 March 2026)
Director and Trustee of the British Group Inter-Parliamentary Union. This is an unpaid role. Date interest arose: 13 November 2024 Date interest ended: 6 March 2026 (Registered 20 November 2024; updated 10 March 2026)
9. Family members employed and paid from parliamentary expenses (1)
Name: Alan Hodgson Relationship: Spouse Role: Office Manager Working pattern: Full time
FAQs
Who is Mrs Sharon Hodgson?
Mrs Sharon Hodgson is a Member of Parliament representing Washington and Gateshead South. Source
Which party does Mrs Sharon Hodgson represent?
Mrs Sharon Hodgson currently represents Labour. Source
Which constituency does Mrs Sharon Hodgson represent?
Mrs Sharon Hodgson currently represents Washington and Gateshead South. Source
How long has Mrs Sharon Hodgson been an MP?
Mrs Sharon Hodgson has been in the House of Commons for 21 years, 0 months. Source
How many Commons divisions has Mrs Sharon Hodgson voted in?
Mrs Sharon Hodgson has recorded votes in 1,657 of 2,302 eligible Commons divisions (72.0 % 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 Mrs Sharon Hodgson voted against their party?
Mrs Sharon Hodgson has voted against the party majority 1 times in the imported division data. Source
What roles has Mrs Sharon Hodgson held?
Mrs Sharon Hodgson has 26 imported role records. The roles section lists the most recent roles available from the Parliament biography data. Source
What registered interests are listed for Mrs Sharon Hodgson?
Mrs Sharon Hodgson has registered interests in 3 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source
What was Mrs Sharon Hodgson's latest election result?
Mrs Sharon Hodgson's latest imported election result is Lab Hold in Washington and Gateshead South, with a majority of 6,913. Source
How active is Mrs Sharon Hodgson in parliamentary debates?
Mrs Sharon Hodgson has made 40 contributions across 27 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records. Source