What steps his Department is taking to undertake further trade negotiations with the US under the General Terms of the Economic Prosperity Deal.
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensMP · Labour Party · Sitting since 1 May 1997
John McDonnell.
Labour Party MP for Hayes and Harlington.
Commons votes
450/521
86% attendance · top 14% of MPs
Party alignment
2%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
289
across 150 debates · 54,459 words
Written Qs
278
271 answered · 7 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026
31 May 2026
Labour Party MP in Conservative and Unionist Party-controlled territory.
The Rt Hon John McDonnell is the Labour MP for Hayes and Harlington, and has been an MP continually since 1 May 1997.
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 McDonnell broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2026 | Draft Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 | No | vs party |
| 28 Apr 2026 | Privilege | Yes | vs party |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Govt Motion to insist on Amdt 38J and disagree with Amdts 38V to 38X | No | vs party |
Words spoken, by topic.
Lab avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
29 Apr
Points of Order
“Raised allegations that APCO, a US agency investigating journalists for Labour Together, conducted surveillance of MPs, instructed file destruction, and misled about its activities…”
27 Apr
Points of Order
“An independent inquiry is needed into Labour Together and APCO Worldwide's handling of information about MPs and alleged destruction of evidence.”
22 Apr
Point of Order
“The ethics adviser's inquiry into journalist smearing allegations was incomplete because it failed to examine submitted evidence from victims, and the Government must establish an …”
22 Apr
Pension Schemes
“Opposed continuation of Capita contract after repeated failures; argued Capita should pay recovery costs and contract should be terminated entirely; called for insourcing civil ser…”
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.
@johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.socialLast 60 days · 1 posts
Measured → warm, supportive
Labour Party1
Posts
1
Substantive
1
Cost of Living
Most supports
Andrew Fisher 1
Recent substantive posts.
| When | Topic | Tone | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr | Cost of Living | measured | “Andrew Fisher in a few sentences exactly sums up the economic situation people are facing, why and what the alternative is.” |
None recorded
McDonnell holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
Top departments asked.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Defence | 32 | 11.5% |
| Department for Transport | 29 | 10.4% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 29 | 10.4% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 28 | 10.1% |
| Treasury | 28 | 10.1% |
| Home Office | 26 | 9.4% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 20 | 7.2% |
| Department for Education | 15 | 5.4% |
Most recent.
What steps her Department is taking to improve recruitment into further education teaching roles in high-demand subject areas.
Awaiting answer.
What recent discussions she has had with the Association of Colleges on the adequacy of further education staff pay levels relative to school teacher pay.
Awaiting answer.
What measures are in place to ensure that UK-origin controlled goods comply with licensing requirements when transiting third countries.
Awaiting answer.
Register of interests.
Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) Administration and coordination of the PCS Parliamentary Group, which I chair, by Solidarity Consulting Ltd, from 15 October 2025 to 14 October 2026, value £36,077 |
Rail, Maritime and Transport Union Administration and coordination of the RMT Parliamentary Group, which I chair, provided by Solidarity Consulting Ltd from 13 October 2025 to 12 October 2026, value £25,091 |
Rail, Maritime and Transport Union Administration and coordination of the RMT Parliamentary Group, which I chair, provided by Solidarity Consulting Ltd from 12 October 2024 to 11 October 2025, value £22,211 |
Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) Administration and coordination of the PCS Parliamentary Group, which I chair, by Solidarity Consulting Ltd, from 15 October 2024 to 14 October 2025, value £34,358, value £34,358 |
Source · Members API · Last amended 4 Nov 2025
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 238,247 | 88.6% |
| Office Costs | 30,701 | 11.4% |
| Total · 61 claims | 268,948 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for McDonnell on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hayes and Harlington | 20,405 | 53.3% | Won |
| 2019 | Hayes and Harlington | 24,545 | 55.8% | Won |
| 2017 | Hayes and Harlington | 31,796 | 66.5% | Won |
| 2015 | Hayes and Harlington | 26,843 | 59.6% | Won |
| 2010 | Hayes and Harlington | 23,377 | 54.8% | Won |
2024 — full result, Hayes and Harlington.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| John McDonnellWON | Lab | 20,405 | 53.3 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Hayes and Harlington →
Sources, methods & last update
Method The dispatch paragraphs are AI-generated from the public sources listed below. Every figure links to its source. If we’re wrong, please tell us — corrections within 48 hours.
DivisionsHansard
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
SpeechesHansard · 54,459 words
16 Jul 2024 → 19 May 2026
16 Jul 2024 → 19 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
278 tabled · 271 answered
278 tabled · 271 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
None recorded
None recorded
RegisterMembers API
4 entries
4 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£268,948 · FY 24_25
£268,948 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
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Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
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