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Speech in Written Statements - Thu 05 Feb 2026
Local Government Reorganisation and Local Election Postponements

"This Government are undertaking one of the biggest reforms to local government in a generation; not only have we overhauled how we fund local government, but we are ending the current two-tier system and replacing it with new single-tier unitary councils.

These reforms are not about funding formulas or lines …..."
Alison McGovern - View Speech

View all Alison McGovern (Lab - Birkenhead) contributions to the debate on: Local Government Reorganisation and Local Election Postponements
Speech in Written Statements - Wed 04 Feb 2026
Local Government Best Value

"This Government are committed to taking the action necessary to fix the foundations of local government. Today, I am updating the House on the steps we are taking to support Nottingham city council recover and reform.

Nottingham city council has been under intervention since January 2021. New directions were placed …..."
Alison McGovern - View Speech

View all Alison McGovern (Lab - Birkenhead) contributions to the debate on: Local Government Best Value
Division Vote (Commons)
3 Feb 2026 - Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill - View Vote Context
Alison McGovern (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 358 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 458 Noes - 104
Division Vote (Commons)
28 Jan 2026 - Youth Unemployment - View Vote Context
Alison McGovern (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 280 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 91 Noes - 287
Division Vote (Commons)
28 Jan 2026 - Deferred Division - View Vote Context
Alison McGovern (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 287 Labour Aye votes vs 3 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 294 Noes - 108
Division Vote (Commons)
28 Jan 2026 - British Indian Ocean Territory - View Vote Context
Alison McGovern (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 277 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 103 Noes - 284
Speech in Written Statements - Tue 27 Jan 2026
Woking Borough Council and Thurrock Council: Best Value Duty

"This Government are committed to taking the action necessary to fix the foundations of local government. Today, I am updating the House on the steps we are taking to support two councils to recover and reform: Woking borough council and Thurrock council.

Woking borough council

Woking borough council has been …..."
Alison McGovern - View Speech

View all Alison McGovern (Lab - Birkenhead) contributions to the debate on: Woking Borough Council and Thurrock Council: Best Value Duty
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Jan 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and Reconciliation - View Vote Context
Alison McGovern (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 299 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 373 Noes - 106
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Jan 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Alison McGovern (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 307 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 316 Noes - 194
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Jan 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Alison McGovern (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 310 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 195 Noes - 317