Emma Lewell

MP since 2 May 2013

When contacting this Member, please be respectful. See Parliament’s contact guidance.

Emma Lewell is the Labour MP for South Shields, and has been an MP continually since 2 May 2013.

1686

Votes Cast

N/A

Expenses

6,653

Majority

41.1%

Vote Share

Expenses

No expense data available.

Election Result(2024 General Election)

Turnout: 36,824 voters

Labour
15,122 votes41.1%
Reform UK
8,469 votes23.0%
Green Party
5,433 votes14.8%
Conservative
4,128 votes11.2%
Independent
2,270 votes6.2%
Liberal Democrat
1,402 votes3.8%

Parliamentary Activity

Counts in the current Parliament
(since 4 July 2024)

89

Written Questions

20

Oral Questions

99

Debates Spoken In

176

Speeches

419

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

?

How would you have voted?

Tap AYE or NO on the votes below to see how you compare with Emma.

Aye: 936No: 750

1686 votes — page 12 of 68

1 AYE1 NO

Opposition Day

2 votes · 23 Apr 2025

4 AYE

Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill

4 votes · 31 Mar 2025

3 NO

Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords] Report Stage

3 votes · 31 Mar 2025

4 NO

Tobacco and Vapes Bill Report Stage

4 votes · 26 Mar 2025

2 AYE

National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill

2 votes · 25 Mar 2025

2 AYE

Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill

2 votes · 25 Mar 2025

Financial Interests(11)

Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources

The Great Run Company /Film Nova

Hospitality and VIP access to event for the Member of Parliament and one guest

7 September 2025

£400
Name of donor
The Great Run Company /Film Nova
Address of donor
Tyne Bridge House, Bottle Bank, Gateshead, NE8 2AR
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind
Hospitality and VIP access to event for the Member of Parliament and one guest, value £400
Date received
7 September 2025
Date accepted
7 September 2025
Donor status
company, registration 03300783

Registered 10 September 2025

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Date interest arose
1 January 2016

Registered 18 July 2016

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Date interest arose
1 July 2016

Registered 18 July 2016

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Date interest arose
12 July 2017

Registered 19 July 2017

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Honorary member of the Catholic Union. (Registered 15 September 2015)

Registered 15 September 2015

Activity Pulse

Questions asked and motions sponsored by Emma in Parliament

What steps he is taking to help ensure that children from families in receipt of Universal Credit re

What steps he is taking to help ensure that children from families in receipt of Universal Credit receive free school meals.

Department for Education4 Jul 2022

What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on facilitating the UK’s climate objectives and

What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on facilitating the UK’s climate objectives and COP26 commitments through trade deals.

COP2615 Jun 2022

What recent assessment he has made of the availability of maternity services.

What recent assessment he has made of the availability of maternity services.

Department of Health and Social Care14 Jun 2022

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Ministry of Justice24 May 2022

What plans he has to bring forward legislative proposals to prevent businesses using fire and rehire

What plans he has to bring forward legislative proposals to prevent businesses using fire and rehire tactics.

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy22 Feb 2022

What diplomatic steps the Government is taking to help support a negotiated peace settlement in Yeme

What diplomatic steps the Government is taking to help support a negotiated peace settlement in Yemen.

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office25 Jan 2022

What discussions he has had with the Prime Minister on formally starting the public inquiry into the

What discussions he has had with the Prime Minister on formally starting the public inquiry into the Covid-19 pandemic.

Cabinet Office13 Jan 2022

What recent discussions he has had with (a) Transport for the North and (b) other stakeholders in th

What recent discussions he has had with (a) Transport for the North and (b) other stakeholders in the north of England on completing further sections of Northern Powerhouse Rail.

Department for Transport16 Dec 2021

What steps he is taking to maintain safety across the youth custody estate.

What steps he is taking to maintain safety across the youth custody estate.

Ministry of Justice14 Dec 2021

What recent steps he has taken to help reduce economic inequality.

What recent steps he has taken to help reduce economic inequality.

Treasury7 Dec 2021
PreviousPage 7 of 14Next

Other Labour MPs

Explore more Members of Parliament sitting for Labour.