Sarah Sackman.
Labour Party MP for Finchley and Golders Green.

14 Jul 2026
Aligned with their council.
Finchley and Golders Green's MP holds a Justice Minister role in government, and her most visible recent act was responding to an attempted firebombing of a local synagogue in April — she visited the site, condemned the attack publicly, and committed to raising antisemitism and community security at ministerial level. That response drew broadly positive coverage. Less favourably, a March article alleged she was driving policy to restrict jury trials while linked to pro-Israel legal lobbyists, claiming undisclosed conflicts of interest; the piece carried a strongly negative framing of her conduct as a minister.
A 100% party-line voting record with no rebel votes makes Sackman one of Labour's most loyal MPs — she has never broken with the government majority. Her 70% voting participation sits somewhat below the Commons average, reflecting ministerial duties that limit time on the floor. Her 865 contributions across 105 debates are substantial; crime dominates her speeches by a wide margin, followed by social care and the economy. Her stance profile shows consistent support for workers' rights and progressive taxation, while she scores low on civil liberties, parliamentary scrutiny, and Lords oversight votes — a pattern typical of ministers defending government powers.
Sackman deviates from her parliamentary party most notably on assisted dying, backing access at a rate 31 points above the Labour average. She has no current committee memberships, which is standard for ministers. Before entering parliament she was a barrister, which helps explain both her crime-heavy speech record and her ministerial placement in Justice. News coverage over the past 90 days is dominated by crime and community security issues — fitting for a constituency that includes a large Jewish community — and runs generally positive.
Sarah Sackman is the Labour MP for Finchley and Golders Green, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. She currently holds the Government post of Minister of State (Ministry of Justice).
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 Sackman 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.
Jury Trails
“The government must restrict jury trial eligibility to cut backlogs and deliver timely justice; timeliness is essential to fair trials, and there is precedent for such policy choic…”
Court Transcripts
“Government is committed to expanding free transcript access for victims from spring 2027, with technology (AI) enabling cost reduction over time, but accuracy and redaction safegua…”
Topical Questions
“Stated the government's position that parental alienation syndrome is discredited and will work with courts to limit its use; committed to ensuring legal aid access for domestic ab…”
Modernising Wills: Law Commission Report
“Welcomes the Law Commission review and accepts that abolishing the remarriage rule is well evidenced; will take a holistic approach to implementation but stops short of committing …”
Sackman 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.
Payment: £2,562.50 14 Greenaway Gardens [Planning Advice]
Payment: £2,562.50 14 Greenaway Gardens [Planning Advice]
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(Registered 5 December 20… |
Role, work or services: Self-employed barrister
Role, work or services: Self-employed barrister
Until: 24 May 2024.
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Role, work or services: Self-employed barrister
Role, work or services: Self-employed barrister
Until: 24 May 2024.
Payer: Ricardo Gama (Solicitors), Panagram, 27 Goswell Road, London EC… |
Sir Trevor Chinn £1,250 |
Trevor Chinn £1,250 |
Source · Members API · Last amended 30 Jun 2026
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 172,991 | 83.9% |
| Office Costs | 32,601 | 15.8% |
| Staff Travel | 535 | 0.3% |
| Total · 109 claims | 206,127 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Sackman on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Finchley and Golders Green | 21,857 | 44.3% | Won |
| 2015 | Finchley and Golders Green | 20,173 | 39.7% | Lost |
2024 — full result, Finchley and Golders Green.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah SackmanWON | Lab | 21,857 | 44.3 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Finchley and Golders Green →
Sources, methods & last update
The Public Whip
Updated 15 Jul 2026
21 Jul 2024 → 30 Jun 2026
0 tabled · 0 answered
None recorded
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