Labour Party MP for Hartlepool.
Mr Jonathan Brash is the Labour MP for Hartlepool, 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 Brash broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jul 2025 | Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill Committee: New Clause 8 | Yes | vs party |
| 9 Jul 2025 | Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill Committee: Clause 2, as amended, and Clause 3 stand part | No | vs party |
| 9 Jul 2025 | Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill: Third Reading | No | vs party |
Source · Hansard
“Licensing rules for summer football should be extended to all games, not just England and Scotland matches, to support pubs during the tournament.”
“Supports government investment while highlighting urgent crisis in community swimming facilities due to funding and energy cost pressures, seeking enhanced departmental support.”
“Job retention rates under the scheme have collapsed from 88% to 43% due to inadequate support, undermining the government's economic growth agenda.”
“Backs petition principle that access to justice should not depend on ability to pay; welcomes free sentencing remarks but argues broader transcript access is essential to prevent f…”
Brash holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Work and Pensions | 5 | 20.8% |
| Department for Education | 5 | 20.8% |
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport | 3 | 12.5% |
| Department for Transport | 3 | 12.5% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 2 | 8.3% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 2 | 8.3% |
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 1 | 4.2% |
| Women and Equalities | 1 | 4.2% |
Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact on economic growth in the North East generated by the creative industries following the BBC’s recent announcement of a cut of £500m in its budget and 2,000 job losses.
The BBC is a vital national institution and an engine of the nations and regions, including the North East of England. In that context, this news is concerning for the BBC workforce who are facing significant uncertainty, and for the sector…read full →
With reference to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman report on changes to women's State Pension age, published on 21 March 2024, if he will make an assessment of the potential (a) economic and (b) social impact on 1950s-born women in Hartlepool.
The Government carefully considered the findings of the Ombudsman’s report on the communication of changes to women’s State Pension age, and a detailed response including an Equality Analysis has been deposited in the House Library.
If his department will make an assessment of the potential merits of using some of the additional £1 billion per year allocated for tailored employment support for Disabled people on out of work benefits for increasing levels of funding for the Access to Work programme.
We are continuing to consider what support we provide in this space in the future. We will make use of the outcomes of the Pathways to Work Green Paper consultation, the Collaboration Committees, and upcoming work of the Independent Disabil…read full →
With reference to the Get Britain Working White Paper of 2024, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of increased levels of demand for the Access to Work programme as a result of the increased funding for tailored employment support for Disabled people on out of work benefits.
We are continuing to consider what support we provide in this space in the future. We will make use of the outcomes of the Pathways to Work Green Paper consultation, the Collaboration Committees, and upcoming work of the Independent Disabil…read full →
Type of land/property: Business property (Bungalow with pool)
Type of land/property: Business property (Bungalow with pool)
Number of properties: 1
Location: Spennymoor
Ownership details: Co-owned wi… |
Name of company or organisation: Hargreaves Brash Property Ltd
Name of company or organisation: Hargreaves Brash Property Ltd
Held jointly with or on behalf of: Jointly with my spouse
(Registered 25 Ju… |
Name of company or organisation: W B Tees Valley & North York Moors Ltd
Name of company or organisation: W B Tees Valley & North York Moors Ltd
Nature of business: A baby swimming company
Held jointly with or o… |
Source · Members API · Last amended 16 Aug 2024
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 114,030 | 66.7% |
| Accommodation | 23,579 | 13.8% |
| Office Costs | 23,099 | 13.5% |
| MP Travel | 5,153 | 3.0% |
| Staff Travel | 4,620 | 2.7% |
| Total · 76 claims | 171,030 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Brash on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hartlepool | 16,414 | 46.2% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan BrashWON | Lab | 16,414 | 46.2 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Hartlepool →