Labour Party MP for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor.
Alan Strickland is the Labour MP for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Moments where the whip was free, or where Strickland broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 24 | Yes | Freevs party |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 77 | No | Freevs party |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 12 | Yes | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“The Stockton and Darlington railway's 200th anniversary and industrial heritage should be celebrated and supported by government departments to attract tourism and investment.”
“Supports the Bill; highlights how UKEF funding supports innovative north-east manufacturers and criticises previous Conservative inaction on regional industrial decline.”
“Supports stronger powers to fine polluting companies and criticises the previous Conservative government for cutting the Environment Agency budget by half.”
“Opened debate celebrating the Stockton and Darlington Railway's global legacy and the region's heritage festival; emphasised the railway's role in inventing modern travel infrastru…”
Strickland holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney General | 1 | 25.0% |
| Church Commissioners | 1 | 25.0% |
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport | 1 | 25.0% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 1 | 25.0% |
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the Crown Prosecution Service's performance in the North East.
CPS North East is making measurable progress. In the twelve months to June 2025, CPS North East prosecuted 26,187 defendants with a conviction rate of 86.2%, which is comfortably above the national average of 82.9%. The below table provides…read full →
Representing the Church Commissioners, if the Church will take steps to improve the maintenance of Quarrington Hill Graveyard in County Durham.
The management of a churchyard that is legally open for further burials is the responsibility of the local Parochial Church Council. However the situation at Quarrington Hill Churchyard is complicated by it being situated on land subject to…read full →
Media and Sport, what recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the availability of grassroots sports facilities.
This Government recognises there is still a significant need for improved grassroots facilities across the UK, which is why we confirmed our continued support at Autumn Budget.The Government is committed to supporting grassroots facilities,…read full →
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to support Ukraine.
In chairing the UN Security Council on 18 November, the Foreign Secretary made clear that UK support for Ukraine is ironclad. We have stepped up the delivery of vital military equipment, led the way in investing in Ukraine’s defence industr…read full →
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| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 122,949 | 70.4% |
| Office Costs | 25,668 | 14.7% |
| Accommodation | 14,363 | 8.2% |
| MP Travel | 8,141 | 4.7% |
| Staff Travel | 3,490 | 2.0% |
| Total · 157 claims | 174,611 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Strickland on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor | 18,394 | 46.2% | Won |
| 2010 | Berwick-upon-Tweed | 5,061 | 13.2% | Lost |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan StricklandWON | Lab | 18,394 | 46.2 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor →