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John McDonnell
MP for Hayes and Harlington
Labour (Co-op)
About This MP
AI-generatedJohn McDonnell is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Hayes and Harlington, first elected in 1997. He has held senior roles in opposition, notably as Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2015 to 2020, and has served on several parliamentary committees during his time in Parliament.
Voting Patterns
He shows high party loyalty (around 99%) and attends votes regularly (about 75%). His voting record is generally pro-welfare and pro-NHS, with support for Universal Credit and NHS funding, and he tends to vote against tighter immigration controls and the Rwanda deportation scheme. He has also voted on a mix of positions on VAT and trade union powers and has occasionally rebelled against his party on certain votes in 2025–26.
Notable Positions
- Supports Universal Credit and welfare funding
- Opposes tighter immigration controls and asylum restrictions
- Supports funding for NHS services
- Favours regulation of bus services
- Opposes the Rwanda deportation scheme
Financial Interests
He has four declared financial interests described as donations and other support for his activities as an MP (including loans).
Generated 21 February 2026
99%
Party Loyalty
75%
Attendance
25
Rebel Votes
—
Total Votes
Political Position
LEFTRIGHT
Centre-left(43)
Based on 403 votesCareer & Roles
6 positions
Previous
Committee
Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill
Jul 2022 - Sept 2022
Committee
Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill
Sept 2021 - Sept 2021
Committee
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Feb 2021 - May 2024
Opposition
Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer
Sept 2015 - Apr 2020
Committee
Justice Committee
Nov 2013 - Mar 2015
Committee
Regulatory Reform
Jul 2001 - Apr 2002
Voting Stances
Based on parliamentary votes
Universal Credit
Mixedhas voted a mixture of ways on universal credit
198 votes
Immigration controls
Generally againsthas generally voted against immigration controls
167 votes
Bus services regulation
Mixedhas voted a mixture of ways on bus services regulation
110 votes
VAT changes
Generally againsthas generally voted against vat changes
96 votes
Asylum system
Generally againsthas generally voted against asylum system
75 votes
Transgender rights
Generally againsthas generally voted against transgender rights
72 votes
Trade union powers
Mixedhas voted a mixture of ways on trade union powers
66 votes
NHS funding
Mixedhas voted a mixture of ways on nhs funding
49 votes
Financial Interests
4 declarations · £117,737 total
Recent Rebel Votes
Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) between the EU and Canada
8 Feb 2017
Cross-Border Trade Resolution: Amendment (e)
20 Nov 2017
Motion on National Policy Statement and New Runway Capacity
25 Jun 2018
Sittings of the House
30 Dec 2020
Coronavirus Act 2020 (Review of Temporary Provisions) (No.2)
25 Mar 2021
Recent Votes
AYE
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2026-27
11 Feb 2026279 Aye90 No
AYE
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
11 Feb 2026277 Aye143 No
ABSENT
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
11 Feb 2026362 Aye107 No
AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
4 Feb 2026392 Aye116 No
AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
3 Feb 2026458 Aye