Dame Diana Johnson

Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)

MP since 5 May 2005

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The Rt Hon Dame Diana Johnson is the Labour MP for Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham, and has been an MP continually since 5 May 2005. She currently holds the Government post of Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions).

1651

Votes Cast

N/A

Expenses

10,679

Majority

48.3%

Vote Share

Expenses

No expense data available.

Election Result(2024 General Election)

Turnout: 38,228 voters

Labour
18,480 votes48.3%
Reform UK
7,801 votes20.4%
Conservative
4,897 votes12.8%
Liberal Democrat
3,246 votes8.5%
Green Party
2,322 votes6.1%
Independent
720 votes1.9%
The Yorkshire Party
339 votes0.9%
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition
262 votes0.7%

Parliamentary Activity

Counts in the current Parliament
(since 4 July 2024)

0

Written Questions

0

Oral Questions

86

Debates Spoken In

416

Speeches

420

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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6 AYE

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

6 votes · 21 Apr 2026

4 AYE

Crime and Policing Bill

4 votes · 20 Apr 2026

6 AYE

Pension Schemes Bill

6 votes · 15 Apr 2026

4 AYE

Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill

4 votes · 15 Apr 2026

4 AYE

Crime and Policing Bill

4 votes · 14 Apr 2026

Financial Interests(2)

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Date interest arose
11 March 2019
Date interest ended
31 January 2025

Registered 25 March 2019; updated 30 October 2025

Family members employed and paid from parliamentary expenses

Family members employed and paid from parliamentary expenses

Name
Kevin Morton
Relationship
Partner
Role
Office Manager
Working pattern
Full time

Activity Pulse

Questions asked and motions sponsored by Dame in Parliament

What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the information her Department makes available on th

What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the information her Department makes available on the condition and safety of school buildings.

Department for Education17 Apr 2023

What progress his Department has made on providing compensation payments to infected blood victims.

What progress his Department has made on providing compensation payments to infected blood victims.

Cabinet Office16 Mar 2023

Whether he is taking steps to seize and repurpose sanctioned Russian assets to assist the reconstruc

Whether he is taking steps to seize and repurpose sanctioned Russian assets to assist the reconstruction of Ukraine.

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office14 Mar 2023

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero28 Feb 2023

Whether he has had discussions with TransPennine Express on its recent operational performance.

Whether he has had discussions with TransPennine Express on its recent operational performance.

Department for Transport19 Jan 2023

If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7 December.

If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7 December.

Prime Minister7 Dec 2022

What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the defence procurement system.

What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the defence procurement system.

Ministry of Defence7 Nov 2022

What steps she is taking to ensure that workers’ rights are maintained in all UK free trade agreemen

What steps she is taking to ensure that workers’ rights are maintained in all UK free trade agreements.

Department for International Trade21 Jul 2022

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

COP2620 Jul 2022

What assessment his Department has made of the impact of inflation on school budgets.

What assessment his Department has made of the impact of inflation on school budgets.

Department for Education4 Jul 2022
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