MP for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
Secretary of State for Defence
“A long-serving Labour MP and Defence Secretary known for unwavering party loyalty and a centrist voting pattern.”
John Healey is a long-serving Labour MP who has represented Rawmarsh and Conisbrough since 1997. He has held a range of ministerial and shadow roles, notably in housing, local government and health, and has served as Secretary of State for Defence since July 2024.
He has 100% party loyalty and an attendance rate of 59%, with no rebel votes. On key issues, he generally supports NHS funding and regulation of bus services, while opposing tighter immigration controls, stricter asylum rules, and stronger trade union powers; his records on VAT, Universal Credit, transgender rights and prison sentencing are mixed.
Declared financial interests include miscellaneous entries (three), a family member employed, and land or property holdings.
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: 33%
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.
16 positions
Secretary of State for Defence
Since Jul 2024
Shadow Secretary of State for Defence
Apr 2020 - May 2024
Shadow Secretary of State for Housing
Jan 2018 - Apr 2020
Shadow Secretary of State for Housing
Oct 2016 - Jan 2018
Shadow Minister (Communities and Local Government) (Housing and Planning)
Sept 2015 - Jun 2016
Shadow Secretary of State for Health
Oct 2010 - Oct 2011
Shadow Minister (Housing)
May 2010 - Oct 2010
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.
Opposition Day Motion: Defence
NONational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
AYENational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
AYENational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 3
AYENational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2
AYENational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
Opposition day motion: student loans
NOSecretary of State for Defence
Government role · 5 Jul 2024
Shadow Secretary of State for Defence
Opposition role · 6 Apr 2020
Shadow Secretary of State for Housing
Opposition role · 9 Jan 2018
Shadow Secretary of State for Housing
Opposition role · 7 Oct 2016
Shadow Minister (Communities and Local Government) (Housing and Planning)
Opposition role · 14 Sept 2015
Shadow Secretary of State for Health
Opposition role · 8 Oct 2010
Shadow Minister (Housing)
Opposition role · 12 May 2010
Minister of State (Department for Communities and Local Government) (Housing)
Government role · 5 Jun 2009
Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission
Parliamentary role · 2 Nov 2007
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.
