John McDonnell Portrait

John McDonnell

Labour - Hayes and Harlington

First elected: 1st May 1997


Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
22nd Feb 2021 - 30th May 2024
Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill
20th Jul 2022 - 7th Sep 2022
Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill
7th Sep 2021 - 22nd Sep 2021
Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer
14th Sep 2015 - 5th Apr 2020
Justice Committee
25th Nov 2013 - 30th Mar 2015
Unopposed Bills (Panel)
17th Oct 2001 - 14th Nov 2002
Regulatory Reform
16th Jul 2001 - 11th Apr 2002
Deregulation
19th Mar 1999 - 11th May 2001


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, John McDonnell has voted in 0 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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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
Shabana Mahmood (Labour)
Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice
(2 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Cabinet Office
(1 debate contributions)
Ministry of Justice
(1 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
John McDonnell has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Latest EDMs signed by John McDonnell

18th July 2024
John McDonnell signed this EDM on Friday 19th July 2024

United Nations Relief and Works Agency

Tabled by: Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)
That this House calls on the Government to restore immediately full UK funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), but also to increase funding to address the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza; notes Israeli attempts to evict UNRWA from Jerusalem; and further calls on the Government to mount …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th July 2024
John McDonnell signed this EDM on Friday 19th July 2024

Gaza

Tabled by: Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)
That this House notes the appalling situation in Gaza, where Palestinian civilians are facing death by starvation; supports an immediate bilateral ceasefire, including the release of hostages held by armed groups in Gaza, and the release of Palestinian detainees held without charge in Israel; calls on the Government to demand …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Alliance: 1
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Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by John McDonnell, 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.


John McDonnell has not been granted any Urgent Questions

John McDonnell has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

5 Bills introduced by John McDonnell


The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Commons - 40%

Last Event - 2nd Reading: House Of Commons
Friday 22nd October 2010

A Bill to establish an accreditation scheme for businesses that meet standards regarding the treatment of workers, the payment of taxes and environmental practices; and for connected purposes.

Commons - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading
Wednesday 30th September 2020
(Read Debate)

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 regulate refractive eye surgery, including laser eye surgery.

Commons - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading: House Of Commons
Wednesday 20th November 2013

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Commons - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading: House Of Commons
Wednesday 20th June 2012

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. Enable representation of a constituency by two persons sharing membership of the House of Commons; and for connected purposes

Commons - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading: House Of Commons
Tuesday 20th November 2012

John McDonnell has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament