John Healey.
Labour Party MP for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough.
31 May 2026
Partly aligned with the seat’s councils.
The Rt Hon John Healey is the Labour MP for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough, and has been an MP continually since 1 May 1997. He currently holds the Government post of Secretary of State for Defence.
By issue — what do they vote on most?
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
Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.
Moments where the whip was free, or where Healey broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.
Words spoken, by topic.
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
Middle East
“UK military operations are defensive, legally grounded, and coordinated with allies to protect British personnel, bases, and interests; Iran's attacks are escalating and must be co…”
Middle East: UK Armed Forces Personnel
“UK armed forces are well-protected with strengthened defences, properly coordinated defensive operations under international law, and rapid deployment decisions made in response to…”
Topical Questions
“Defence Secretary committed to sustained Ukraine support despite Middle East crisis, stepping up military aid, and standing firm against Russian threats in the High North and North…”
Defence Investment Plan
“The government is working hard to complete the defence investment plan and has already awarded 1,200+ major contracts; publication will occur when ready, not by any arbitrary deadl…”
Healey holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
Top departments asked.
No tabled questions yet.
Most recent.
Register of interests.
Type of land/property: Residential property (Two bed apartment owned by me and m Type of land/property: Residential property (Two bed apartment owned by me and my two siblings, following the death of my mother. Probate w… |
Executive Committee Member of the British American Parliamentary Group. This is Executive Committee Member of the British American Parliamentary Group. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 12 July 2023
Date int… |
Member of Goldthorpe Towns Fund Board. This is an unpaid role.
Member of Goldthorpe Towns Fund Board. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 1 May 2020
Date interest ended: 23 May 2024
(Register… |
Chair of Rotherham 9th Scouts Group. This is an unpaid role.
Chair of Rotherham 9th Scouts Group. This is an unpaid role.
(Registered 11 April 2023) |
Name: Jackie Bate
Name: Jackie Bate
Relationship: Spouse
Role: Office Manager
Working pattern: Part time |
Source · Members API · Last amended 13 May 2025
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 232,001 | 72.3% |
| Office Costs | 29,852 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation | 25,325 | 7.9% |
| Miscellaneous | 23,475 | 7.3% |
| MP Travel | 5,047 | 1.6% |
| Total · 207 claims | 320,668 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Healey on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rawmarsh and Conisbrough | 16,612 | 49.0% | Won |
| 2019 | Wentworth and Dearne | 16,742 | 40.3% | Won |
| 2017 | Wentworth and Dearne | 28,547 | 65.0% | Won |
| 2015 | Wentworth and Dearne | 24,571 | 56.9% | Won |
| 2010 | Wentworth and Dearne | 21,316 | 50.6% | Won |
2024 — full result, Rawmarsh and Conisbrough.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| John HealeyWON | Lab | 16,612 | 49.0 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Rawmarsh and Conisbrough →
Sources, methods & last update
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
17 Jul 2024 → 23 Mar 2026
0 tabled · 0 answered
None recorded
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£320,668 · FY 24_25
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