Alison McGovern
Labour - Birkenhead
13,798 (32.0%) majority - 2024 General ElectionFirst elected: 6th May 2010
Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)
(since July 2024)2 APPG Memberships
Financial Education for Young People, Investment Fraud and Fairer Financial Services18 Former APPG Officer Positions
BBC, Football, Football Club, Foreign Affairs, Friends of Syria, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity, Genocide Prevention, Genocide Prevention and Crimes Against Humanity, Hillsborough Disaster, Inclusive Growth, Liverpool City Region, Museums, Performers' Alliance, Public Accountability, Showing Racism the Red Card, Tackling Loneliness and Connected Communities, War Crimes, Women's FootballDivision Voting information
Debates during the 2024 Parliament
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Sparring Partners
(8 debate interactions)
Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
(4 debate interactions)
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Housing and Planning)
(4 debate interactions)
Department Debates
(143 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
Alison McGovern has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debateBirkenhead Petitions
e-Petitions are administered by Parliament and allow members of the public to express support for a particular issue.
If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.
If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).
of 57,126 signatures (0.34%)
of 106,986 signatures (0.24%)
of 81,534 signatures (0.22%)
of 420,042 signatures (0.22%)
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of 252,315 signatures (0.20%)
of 181,582 signatures (0.20%)
of 177,987 signatures (0.14%)
Latest EDMs signed by Alison McGovern
Paul O'Grady
Tabled by: Mick Whitley (Labour - Birkenhead)That this House expresses its sadness on the untimely passing of Paul O’Grady; celebrates the life of a much-loved entertainer, writer, actor, and comedian; recognises the great pride that the people of Birkenhead have taken over many years in the continued success of their favourite son; commends the trailblazing work …
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2022 Champions League Final and Liverpool Football Club supporters
Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby)That this House welcomes the findings of the Independent Panel Inquiry into the near-disaster at the UEFA Champions League Final in Paris on 28 May 2022; notes, further to EDM 131 tabled by the hon. Member for Liverpool West Derby, the total exoneration of Liverpool supporters by the panel from …
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Independent: 9
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Commons initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Alison McGovern, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.
Alison McGovern has not been granted any Urgent Questions
Alison McGovern has not been granted any Adjournment Debates
2 Bills introduced by Alison McGovern
Wednesday 16th July 2014
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to amend the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 to broaden the scope of the general duty of library authorities so as to include a duty to provide related cultural facilities alongside the library service; and for connected purposes.
Wednesday 1st December 2010
6 Bills co-sponsored by Alison McGovern
Public Advocate (No. 2) Bill 2019-21
Sponsor - Maria Eagle (Lab)
Public Advocate Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Maria Eagle (Lab)
Football Regulation Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Christian Matheson (Ind)
European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2019
Sponsor - Yvette Cooper (Lab)
Tyres (Buses and Coaches) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Maria Eagle (Lab)
Public Authority (Accountability) Bill 2016-17
Sponsor - Andy Burnham (Lab)