Labour and Co-operative Party MP for Hackney South and Shoreditch.
Dame Meg Hillier is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Hackney South and Shoreditch, and has been an MP continually since 5 May 2005.
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 Hillier 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 24 | Yes | Freevs party |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 94 | No | Freevs party |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 77 | No | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“Government inflation record vindicated after Conservative-era 11% peak; VAT leisure cuts deserve full study to assess impact on hospitality sector, which is supported by foreign br…”
“The UK should join the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank alongside allies to boost defence investment in the current security environment.”
“Acknowledges government support but highlights severe local challenges in Hackney with 6-8% projected rolls decline and seeks clarity on managing diverse school types (academies, f…”
“Welcomes progress on Dalston Kingsland station but urgently needs step-free access implementation; invites ministerial visit to see impact of lack of lift on key community asset.”
Select, joint and other committees Hillier 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Liaison Committee (Commons) | Chair | Select |
| Liaison Committee (Commons) | Member | Select |
| Treasury Committee | Chair | Select |
| Treasury Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Hillier chairs a committee — an elected position with real agenda-setting power over what gets scrutinised.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Work and Pensions | 2 | 33.3% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 2 | 33.3% |
| Home Office | 1 | 16.7% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 1 | 16.7% |
Whether there has been a significant change in the number of applications for leave to remain under the ECAA Turkish Business person visa route in the last six months; and if she will make an assessment of the effectiveness of this change.
Leave granted under the European Community Association Agreement (ECAA) allows people, largely Turkish nationals, to work or establish businesses in the UK.The Home Office does not publish information on ECAA applications and also does not …read full →
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will take steps to support Isabel Rose in Hong Kong.
I recognise how distressing it must be for Ms Rose, who has been unable to leave Hong Kong since 2024, and who has now been found guilty of the charges against her. We have provided consular assistance since Ms Rose's initial arrest, signpo…read full →
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what information her Department holds on the status of Karim Ennarah's case.
The UK regularly raises human rights and civil society issues with the Egyptian authorities. We are aware of Mr Karim Ennarah's case, and our Ambassador in Egypt met Mr Ennarah and his wife in October last year. We are committed to supporti…read full →
What estimate her Department has made of the cost of ending the two child benefit cap.
No estimates have been published. While we cannot currently commit to changing the two child policy, tackling child poverty is at the heart of the Government’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity and improve the life chances of ev…read full →
Canadian Audit and Accountability Foundation Name of donor: Canadian Audit and Accountability Foundation
Address of donor: 100-1505 Laperriere Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 7T1
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Member of the Advisory Board of Reform, a cross party think tank. This is an unp Member of the Advisory Board of Reform, a cross party think tank. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 25 May 2021
(Registered 8 M… |
Director and Trustee of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (UK Branch). Director and Trustee of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (UK Branch). This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 16 October 202… |
Chair of the House Magazine Advisory Board. This is an unpaid role.
Chair of the House Magazine Advisory Board. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 23 October 2024
(Registered 31 October 2024) |
Member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Audit and Accountability Founda Member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Audit and Accountability Foundation. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 26 Septe… |
Source · Members API · Last amended 9 Apr 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 262,132 | 95.6% |
| Office Costs | 12,021 | 4.4% |
| Total · 105 claims | 274,153 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Hillier on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hackney South and Shoreditch | 24,724 | 59.3% | Won |
| 2019 | Hackney South and Shoreditch | 39,884 | 73.3% | Won |
| 2017 | Hackney South and Shoreditch | 43,974 | 79.4% | Won |
| 2015 | Hackney South and Shoreditch | 30,633 | 64.4% | Won |
| 2010 | Hackney South and Shoreditch | 23,888 | 55.7% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meg HillierWON | Lab | 24,724 | 59.3 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Hackney South and Shoreditch →