Alison McGovern

Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

MP since 6 May 2010

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Alison McGovern is the Labour MP for Birkenhead, and has been an MP continually since 6 May 2010. She currently holds the Government post of Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government).

1662

Votes Cast

£303,304

Expenses 2024-25

13,798

Majority

52.1%

Vote Share

Expenses (2024-25)

£303,304

Staffing£243,037
Office£26,787
Accommodation£20,194
Travel£13,286

Year-on-Year

2024-25£303,304
2023-24£278,378
2022-23£259,702
2021-22£232,123
2020-21£216,711
2019-20£203,003
2018-19£163,376
2017-18£179,198
2016-17£164,309
2015-16£175,420
2014-15£159,722
2013-14£172,039
2012-13£182,639
2011-12£145,745
2010-11£32,804

Election Result(2024 General Election)

Turnout: 43,134 voters

Labour
22,468 votes52.1%
Green Party
8,670 votes20.1%
Reform UK
6,142 votes14.2%
Conservative
3,238 votes7.5%
Liberal Democrat
2,292 votes5.3%
Freedom Alliance
324 votes0.8%

Parliamentary Activity

Counts in the current Parliament
(since 4 July 2024)

0

Written Questions

0

Oral Questions

87

Debates Spoken In

466

Speeches

387

Divisions Voted

Debates and speeches are sourced from Hansard contributions. The Hansard backfill is still in progress — counts will grow over the next few days as historic days are ingested.

Voting Record

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4 AYE

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

4 votes · 27 Apr 2026

8 AYE

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

8 votes · 21 Apr 2026

Financial Interests(1)

Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources

Liverpool Football Club

Two tickets to a football match with hospitality for myself and a family member (cost is approximate)

14 March 2025

£900
Name of donor
Liverpool Football Club
Address of donor
Anfield Road, Liverpool L4 0TH
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind
Two tickets to a football match with hospitality for myself and a family member (cost is approximate), value £900
Date received
14 March 2025
Date accepted
14 March 2025
Donor status
company, registration 35668

Registered 10 April 2025

Activity Pulse

Questions asked and motions sponsored by Alison in Parliament

Intimidation in public life

67 signatures

That this House recognises that intimidation experienced by those in public life poses a threat to the diversity, integrity, and vibrancy of representative democracy in the UK and that tackling intimidation is a cross-party issue; notes that abuse and intimidation know no politic

15 Oct 2019

INTIMIDATION IN PUBLIC LIFE

24 signatures

That this House notes that there is a growing recognition that intimidation experienced by those in public life poses a threat to the diversity, integrity, and vibrancy of representative democracy in the UK; further notes that tackling intimidation is a cross-party issue, the abu

7 Oct 2019

HILLSBOROUGH JUSTICE FUND SINGLE AND VAT

38 signatures

That this House notes the 23 year fight for truth by families, survivors and campaigners following the Hillsborough disaster on 15 April 1989; further notes that steps are underway to seek to quash the original inquest verdicts on the 96 victims and undertake new inquests; furthe

11 Dec 2012

OLYMPICS 2012

20 signatures

That this House looks forward to the opening and closing ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympics as a unique opportunity to showcase the best of British talent; recognises that the UK has an unrivalled reputation for staging large scale live music events from Live Aid through to t

18 Oct 2011

LOST ARTS CAMPAIGN

27 signatures

That this House believes that there is a long and proud tradition of arts and culture in the UK; notes that this tradition is due in no small part to funding from successive administrations; further believes that cutting funding for the arts is a regressive step for economic reco

15 Jun 2011

FUNDING FOR THE ARTS

32 signatures

That this House is greatly concerned at the damage being done to our cultural industries by the current programme of cuts; recognises the record of success of the arts and culture in the UK, both economically and culturally; appreciates that Arts Council England was faced with so

5 Apr 2011

PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND MUSEUMS ACT 1964 (AMENDMENT) BILL

12 signatures

That this House notes the provisions of the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 (Amendment) Bill introduced by the hon. Member for Wirral South on 1 December 2010; recognises the important role that local government funding plays in supporting cultural activity in communities a

3 Mar 2011

MUSIC EDUCATION

34 signatures

That this House welcomes the new partnership between the National Union of Teachers and the Musicians Union which will ensure a stronger voice for the promotion of music education in England and Wales; further welcomes the recommendations made by the Henley Review; registers its

15 Feb 2011

FUTURE OF A PROFESSIONAL CAREERS SERVICE

60 signatures

That this House believes that professional, qualified and independent careers advisers are a vital resource for the country, particularly at a time of challenging employment opportunities; welcomes the Government's proposals for a new all age career service in England to be deliv

24 Jan 2011

WOMEN PERFORMERS

33 signatures

That this House regrets that many women performers still face gender inequality; notes with concern that the opportunities in the number and variety of roles available to female performers are limited compared tothose available to their male counterparts, that male performers hav

26 Jul 2010

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