MP for Belfast South and Mid Down
“Centre-left, party-loyal Northern Ireland MP (37/100 on the political spectrum) who serves on the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee.”
Claire Hanna is a Northern Irish politician from the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP). She was first elected in 2019 and represents Belfast South and Mid Down; she currently serves on the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (from 2024-10-28) and has previously participated in NI-focused Bills as a committee member.
She has 100% party loyalty with no rebel votes and a voting attendance of 32% (slightly below the party average of 34%). Her record shows support for NHS funding and Universal Credit, and consistent opposition to tighter immigration controls, stricter asylum policies, and the Rwanda deportation scheme. Her record on other issues is mixed, including on trade union powers and bus services regulation, and she has generally voted against transgender rights.
Generated 21 February 2026
How this MP participates in parliamentary votes. These numbers describe activity, not effectiveness.
How often this MP votes
Social Democratic & Labour Party average: 34%
The percentage of parliamentary votes (divisions) this MP participated in. MPs may miss votes for legitimate reasons including ministerial duties, constituency work, or illness.
How often this MP votes with their party
Social Democratic & Labour Party average: 100%
Estimated from voting record, not self-declared. This is a simplified model — real politics is more complex than a single axis.
4 positions
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Since Oct 2024
British Citizenship (Northern Ireland) Bill
Mar 2024 - Apr 2024
Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill
Jun 2021 - Jul 2021
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Mar 2020 - May 2024
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National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
AYENational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
Opposition day motion: fuel duty
NOChildren's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 106
AYEChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 102
AYEChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 44
AYEChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 41
AYEChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 38
AYEChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 37
NOChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 17
AYEChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Parliamentary role · 28 Oct 2024
British Citizenship (Northern Ireland) Bill
Parliamentary role · 20 Mar 2024
Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill
Parliamentary role · 28 Jun 2021
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Parliamentary role · 2 Mar 2020
The percentage of votes where this MP voted the same way as the majority of their party. High loyalty is typical; most MPs vote with their party on most issues.
Rebel votes
Times this MP voted differently from the majority of their party. This can reflect independent judgement, but context matters — some rebel votes are on procedural matters, others on major policy.
