MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
“A science‑focused Labour MP with high attendance and party loyalty, who has shown independence on end‑of‑life legislation.”
Dame Chi Onwurah is a Labour (Co-op) MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West, first elected in 2010. She currently serves on the Liaison Committee and the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, and has previously held several shadow ministerial roles focused on science, digital matters and culture. Her career has emphasised science and technology within a Labour context, complemented by long parliamentary service.
Her voting record shows strong party loyalty (100%) and high attendance (73%), with 8 rebel votes recorded. She generally backs welfare and NHS funding (Universal Credit, NHS funding) and opposes stricter immigration policies (immigration controls, Rwanda deportation). On other topics such as VAT, transgender rights, trade union powers and prison sentencing she adopts a mixed, nuanced approach rather than always following a party line. Her political stance sits in the centre-left of the spectrum.
Declares 17 financial interests, including gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources; miscellaneous interests; land and property (within or outside the UK); and visits outside the UK.
Generated 21 February 2026
How this MP participates in parliamentary votes. These numbers describe activity, not effectiveness.
How often this MP votes
Labour (Co-op) 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
Labour (Co-op) average: 99%
Estimated from voting record, not self-declared. This is a simplified model — real politics is more complex than a single axis.
15 positions
Liaison Committee (Commons)
Since Dec 2024
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Since Sept 2024
Shadow Minister (Science, Research and Innovation)
Sept 2023 - May 2024
Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill
May 2023 - May 2023
Powers of Attorney Bill
Feb 2023 - Mar 2023
Professional Qualifications Bill [HL]
Jan 2022 - Jan 2022
Shadow Minister (Digital, Culture, Media and Sport)
Apr 2020 - Nov 2021
Shadow Minister (Science, Research and Innovation)
Apr 2020 - Sept 2023
Figures include only interests with declared monetary values from the Register of Members' Financial Interests. Some categories (e.g. hospitality, overseas visits) may not have monetary values recorded, so the total may not reflect all declared interests.
Draft Agriculture (Delinked Payments) (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2026
AYEArmed Forces Bill Committee: New Clause 6
NOArmed Forces Bill
Armed Forces Bill Committee: New Clause 5
NOArmed Forces Bill
Armed Forces Bill Committee: New Clause 2
NOArmed Forces Bill
King's Speech Motion for an Address
AYEKing's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (p)
NOKing's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (l)
NOKing's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (o)
NOKing's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (i)
NOChildren's School and Wellbeing Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 38V to 38X
AYENorthern Ireland Troubles Bill: Carry-over (Motion)
AYENorthern Ireland Troubles Bill
Pension Schemes Bill: Motion relating to Lords Reason 88Q
AYECollective Defined Contribution Pension Schemes Bill
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 85, 86, 97 to 116, 120, 121 and 123 etc
AYEEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
Liaison Committee (Commons)
Parliamentary role · 4 Dec 2024
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Parliamentary role · 11 Sept 2024
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.
