Labour Party MP for Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough.
Gill Furniss is the Labour MP for Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough, and has been an MP continually since 5 May 2016.
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 Furniss 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 12 | Yes | Freevs party |
| 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 94 | No | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“Strongly backs statutory regulation of bailiffs, citing evidence of abusive conduct towards vulnerable people and pressing for a timeline for legislation.”
“Welcomes government's indexation commitment for pre-1997 PPF accruals and urges rapid implementation given the health vulnerabilities of affected elderly pensioners.”
“Campaigning on endometriosis care reform, citing decade-long diagnostic delays; welcomed government commitment and sought confirmation that menstrual health conditions will be fore…”
“Financial inclusion is urgent given 70% of her constituents are in vulnerable circumstances; the strategy must have clear measurement frameworks and she seeks direct engagement wit…”
Bluesky is the only social platform we ingest at the row level. The strip below is computed by classifying each post for substance (vs reposts, social mentions, scheduling) and then by tone (critical / measured / supportive) per target.
| When | Topic | Tone | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May | Health | measured | “People with spinal cord injury deserve consistent standards, specialist expertise and joined up support throughout their lives. That must remain at the heart o…” |
Select, joint and other committees Furniss currently sits on. Committee work is where much of the line-by-line scrutiny of bills and departments happens, away from the chamber.
| Committee | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Committee of Privileges | Member | Select |
| Committee on Standards | Member | Select |
| Panel of Chairs | Member | Select |
| Procedure Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Furniss sits on 4.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 29 | 52.7% |
| Department for Education | 6 | 10.9% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 4 | 7.3% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 3 | 5.5% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 2 | 3.6% |
| Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority | 2 | 3.6% |
| Treasury | 2 | 3.6% |
| Home Office | 2 | 3.6% |
A) what steps are being taken to inform those living with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) that they are entitled to earlier screening for breast cancer, and b) what steps are being taken to improve access to earlier screening for those with NF1.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment her Department has made of the human rights situation in Somalia.
We remain deeply concerned by the human rights situation in Somalia, including the devastating conflict-related violence against women and children, and deteriorating media freedom.The UK advocates for greater respect for human rights throu…read full →
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the equity of the Early Years funding formula on families and childcare providers in Sheffield.
The department uses the early years national funding formulae (EYNFF) to allocate early years entitlement funding to local authorities in a fair and transparent way.The formulae ensure each area receives a base rate for each age group indiv…read full →
Communities and Local Government, when he plans to publish the Government’s response to the Modernising and improving the administration of council tax consultation, and if he will make a statement confirming the Government’s proposed approach to the consultation’s recommendations on reforming liability order timeframes.
The Government is grateful to the Money Advice Trust and the important work carried out by the National Debt line to support people facing financial difficulties.We acknowledge the concerns and issues raised in the report regarding council …read full →
Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Name of donor: Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Address of donor: 2, Ketagalan Blvd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei City 100202, Taiwan
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Co-Chair of the British Irish Parliamentary Assembly.
Co-Chair of the British Irish Parliamentary Assembly.
Date interest arose: 24 January 2025
(Registered 2 September 2025) |
Name: Emily Grace Ahmed
Name: Emily Grace Ahmed
Relationship: Daughter
Role: Executive Office Manager
Working pattern: Full time
(Registered 3 June 2016; update… |
Source · Members API · Last amended 25 Mar 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 249,525 | 77.3% |
| Accommodation | 28,594 | 8.9% |
| Office Costs | 26,878 | 8.3% |
| Miscellaneous | 8,400 | 2.6% |
| Staff Travel | 6,294 | 1.9% |
| Total · 116 claims | 322,890 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Furniss on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough | 16,301 | 51.6% | Won |
| 2019 | Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough | 22,369 | 56.5% | Won |
| 2017 | Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough | 28,193 | 67.3% | Won |
| 2016 | Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough | 14,087 | 62.4% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gill FurnissWON | Lab | 16,301 | 51.6 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough →