Labour Party MP for Gateshead Central and Whickham.
Mark Ferguson is the Labour MP for Gateshead Central and Whickham, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. He currently holds the Government post of Assistant Whip.
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 Ferguson broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 2 | Yes | Freevs party |
| 3 Dec 2024 | Elections (proportional representation): Ten Minute Rule Motion | No | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“Attacked Opposition for creating 'straw men' and refusing to outline alternative plans; defended Government's difficult but necessary tax decisions.”
“Supports government approach but emphasizes that more police powers and resources are needed to effectively tackle persistent antisocial behaviour, citing Northumbria Police's Oper…”
“NHS trusts face real financial pressures, particularly around digital capital gaps; seeking government support to improve remote access infrastructure in Gateshead.”
“Supports government skills initiatives but seeks direct ministerial engagement with Gateshead College to accelerate construction training delivery for the £1.2 billion central Gate…”
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May | Culture Community | celebratory | “*Brendan Foster - on the future of Gateshead* Last week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Gateshead Legend Brendan Foster to talk about what our communit…” |
| 6 May | Culture Community | celebratory | “*Brendan Foster - on the future of Gateshead* Last week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Gateshead Legend Brendan Foster to talk about what our communit…” |
| 24 Apr | Education | celebratory | “Whickham Front Street Community Primary School It was an absolute pleasure to be the ‘mystery reader’ for the reception pupils at Whickham Front Street Primary…” |
Ferguson holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 4 | 22.2% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 3 | 16.7% |
| Department for Education | 3 | 16.7% |
| Department for Transport | 3 | 16.7% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 2 | 11.1% |
| Scotland Office | 1 | 5.6% |
| Ministry of Justice | 1 | 5.6% |
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport | 1 | 5.6% |
What recent steps she has taken to help reduce waiting lists for Approved Driving Instructor exams; and what recent progress her Department has made in reducing those backlogs.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is seeing an increased demand for Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) tests for those wishing to qualify as driving instructors. Since 2018-19, DVSA has seen a 152% increase in the number of thos…read full →
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the UK-India free trade agreement on Scotland.
Our trade deal with India is great news for Scotland, increasing exports, growing our economy and securing jobs. Scottish products will benefit from significant tariff reductions. That includes whisky, where the current 150% tariff will be …read full →
Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of workplace safeguarding rights for volunteers in the third sector.
Volunteers serve at the heart of our communities nationwide, dedicating their time to create positive change and enhance the lives of those around them. The Government is committed to supporting volunteering, which is critical to a vibrant,…read full →
What estimate she has made of the (a) total cost to the public purse for, (b) proportion of her Department’s total expenditure that was spent on and (c) spend per head for transport infrastructure in (a) the North East and (b) England the last 15 years.
Figures on public sector expenditure at national and regional levels are published as part of HM Treasury’s Country and Regional Analysis (CRA) statistics (Available here for current and previous publications: https://www.gov.uk/…read full →
UNISON £2,000 donation to support my campaigning |
Lord (David) Sainsbury £20,000 |
UNISON Payment for leaflet printing, value £2,050 |
UNISON 29 September 2025 to 30 September 2025 |
Governor, Larkspur Community Primary School
Governor, Larkspur Community Primary School
Date interest arose: 11 November 2025
(Registered 1 December 2025) |
Source · Members API · Last amended 3 Feb 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 137,088 | 71.4% |
| Office Costs | 27,715 | 14.4% |
| Accommodation | 10,782 | 5.6% |
| MP Travel | 8,497 | 4.4% |
| Staff Travel | 6,928 | 3.6% |
| Total · 137 claims | 191,903 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Ferguson on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Gateshead Central and Whickham | 18,245 | 45.4% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark FergusonWON | Lab | 18,245 | 45.4 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Gateshead Central and Whickham →