Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Andy McDonald · Labour Party

North East, England

: 75,123

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Created in the 2023 boundary review, replacing Middlesbrough.

Recorded crime is 154% above the national average.

Current Member of Parliament

Andy McDonald

Andy McDonald

Labour Party

Andy McDonald is the Labour MP for Middlesbrough and Thornaby East, and has been an MP continually since 29 November 2012.

Notable Votes

MPs voted on whether to accept the remaining Lords amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill, a wide-ranging policing and criminal justice bill. This was a package vote covering multiple Lords changes, some of which the government accepted, others it rejected and replaced with alternative provisions, including on civil liberties issues such as freedom of expression and religion.

MP voted NoAgainst party majorityLikely whipped

Vote on regulations to raise university tuition fees in England by 2.71% for 2026-27. The Labour government backed the increase, while opposition MPs (Conservatives) criticised it as an added burden on young people, despite their own party having nearly tripled fees in 2012.

MP voted NoAgainst party majorityLikely whipped

MPs voted on new regulations expanding the Public Order Act 2023 to criminalise interference with key national infrastructure, such as energy, transport, and water systems. This extends powers introduced to tackle disruptive protest tactics used by groups like Just Stop Oil.

MP voted NoAgainst party majorityLikely whipped

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Voting at a Glance

MP in the News

Coverage of Middlesbrough and Thornaby East has been mixed for Andy across 40 recent articles.

Positive coverage

'Utterly exciting' as North East town takes major step towards City of Culture crown - The Northern EchoThe Northern Echo

A new constituency created in the 2023 boundary review. Won by Lab in its first election in 2024. Covers Middlesbrough and Thornaby-on-Tees. Population 114,624, notably young (median age 35 vs 41 nationally). Recorded crime is 154% above the national average. Median income £23K (below average).

Latest News

Drug dealer jailed after crashing car while on run from police with class A drugs

The Northern Echo · 27 Mar 2026

2024 General Election

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