Derek Twigg
Labour - Widnes and Halewood
16,425 (43.1%) majority - 2024 General ElectionFirst elected: 1st May 1997
Derek Twigg is not a member of any APPGs
13 Former APPG memberships
Afghanistan, Armed Forces Covenant, British Overseas Territories, Climbing, Hill Walking and Mountaineering, Defence and Security Issues, Falkland Islands, Greece, Hillsborough Disaster, Liverpool City Region, Mountaineering, Overseas Territories, State Pension Inequality for Women, Veterans
Panel of Chairs
22nd Jun 2020 - 30th May 2024
Defence Sub-Committee
11th May 2020 - 30th May 2024
Defence Committee
11th May 2020 - 30th May 2024
Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Bill
1st Mar 2023 - 8th Mar 2023
Statutory Instruments (Select Committee)
15th Nov 2017 - 5th Nov 2018
Liaison Committee (Commons)
6th Nov 2017 - 5th Nov 2018
Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee)
30th Oct 2017 - 5th Nov 2018
Statutory Instruments (Select Committee)
30th Oct 2017 - 5th Nov 2018
Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee)
1st Nov 2017 - 5th Nov 2018
Statutory Instruments (Select Committee)
15th Jul 2015 - 3rd May 2017
Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee)
15th Jul 2015 - 3rd May 2017
Statutory Instruments (Select Committee)
13th Jul 2015 - 3rd May 2017
Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee)
13th Jul 2015 - 3rd May 2017
Liaison Committee (Commons)
10th Sep 2015 - 3rd May 2017
Defence Committee
10th Jun 2013 - 30th Mar 2015
Committees on Arms Export Controls (formerly Quadripartite Committee)
1st Jul 2013 - 3rd Nov 2014
Committees on Arms Export Controls
1st Jul 2013 - 3rd Nov 2014
Draft Voting Eligibility (Prisoners) Bill (Joint Committee)
4th Mar 2013 - 16th Dec 2013
Draft Voting Eligibility (Prisoners) Bill
4th Mar 2013 - 16th Dec 2013
Shadow Minister (Health)
8th Oct 2010 - 7th Oct 2011
Children, Schools and Families
27th Jan 2009 - 6th May 2010
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Veterans)
6th Sep 2006 - 5th Oct 2008
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
10th May 2005 - 6th Sep 2006
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education and Skills) (Schools)
16th Dec 2004 - 10th May 2005
Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip)
13th Jun 2003 - 16th Dec 2004
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury)
29th May 2002 - 13th Jun 2003
Public Accounts Committee
17th Nov 1998 - 10th Jun 1999
Division Voting information
During the current Parliament,
Derek Twigg has voted in 55 divisions, and
1 time against the majority of their Party.
View All Derek Twigg Division Votes
29 Nov 2024 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
Derek Twigg voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 147 Labour No votes vs 234 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 275
Derek Twigg voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 147 Labour No votes vs 234 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 275
Debates during the 2024 Parliament
Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.
Sparring Partners
View All Sparring PartnersDepartment Debates
Ministry of Defence
(4 debate contributions)
(4 debate contributions)
Department of Health and Social Care
(3 debate contributions)
(3 debate contributions)
Cabinet Office
(2 debate contributions)
(2 debate contributions)
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
(2 debate contributions)
(2 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
Derek Twigg has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debateWidnes and Halewood 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).
Petitions with highest Widnes and Halewood signature proportion
Open
189
of 80,122 signatures (0.24%)
of 80,122 signatures (0.24%)
Open
112
of 53,714 signatures (0.21%)
of 53,714 signatures (0.21%)
Open
293
of 144,518 signatures (0.20%)
of 144,518 signatures (0.20%)
Open
159
of 142,048 signatures (0.11%)
of 142,048 signatures (0.11%)
Petitions with most Widnes and Halewood signatures
Open
293
of 144,518 signatures (0.20%)
of 144,518 signatures (0.20%)
Open
189
of 80,122 signatures (0.24%)
of 80,122 signatures (0.24%)
Open
159
of 142,048 signatures (0.11%)
of 142,048 signatures (0.11%)
Open
112
of 53,714 signatures (0.21%)
of 53,714 signatures (0.21%)
Derek Twigg has not participated in any petition debates
Latest EDMs signed by Derek Twigg
6th June 2022
Derek Twigg signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2022
That this House condemns the deeply disturbing treatment by French police of Liverpool and Real Madrid fans outside Stade de France at the Champions League Final in Paris; notes catastrophic failures in stadium management by UEFA and French authorities which threatened the lives and wellbeing of supporters; further notes the …
Treatment of Liverpool fans at the 2022 Champions League Final in Paris
Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Independent - Liverpool West Derby)That this House condemns the deeply disturbing treatment by French police of Liverpool and Real Madrid fans outside Stade de France at the Champions League Final in Paris; notes catastrophic failures in stadium management by UEFA and French authorities which threatened the lives and wellbeing of supporters; further notes the …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 49
Independent: 12
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 49
Independent: 12
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
4th June 2020
Derek Twigg signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th June 2020
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Civil Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 515), dated 15 May 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 18 May 2020, be annulled.
Legal Aid and Advice
Tabled by: David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Civil Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 515), dated 15 May 2020, a copy of which was laid before this House on 18 May 2020, be annulled.
138 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 105
Independent: 13
Liberal Democrat: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
(Most recent: 11 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 105
Independent: 13
Liberal Democrat: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Commons initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Derek Twigg, 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.
Derek Twigg has not been granted any Urgent Questions
Derek Twigg has not been granted any Adjournment Debates
Derek Twigg has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
4 Bills co-sponsored by Derek Twigg
Public Advocate (No. 2) Bill 2019-21
Sponsor - Maria Eagle (Lab)
Public Advocate Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Maria Eagle (Lab)
Leasehold Reform Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Justin Madders (Lab)
Public Authority (Accountability) Bill 2016-17
Sponsor - Andy Burnham (Lab)
Derek Twigg has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament