MP for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
Secretary of State for Defence
“A centrist, long-serving Labour MP and Defence Secretary who never rebels and generally votes with his party.”
John Healey is a Labour (Co-op) MP for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough, first elected in 1997. He currently serves as Secretary of State for Defence (since July 2024), following a long career in government and in opposition roles, including ministerial work on housing and local government and senior positions in health and housing within the shadow teams.
Healey votes consistently with his party (100% loyalty) and has an attendance rate of 59%, higher than the party average of 34%. His voting record shows a mix on some issues, with support for NHS funding and bus regulation, and opposition to stricter immigration controls, stricter asylum measures, the Rwanda deportation scheme, and stronger trade union powers.
Declares five financial interests: miscellaneous entries (three), family members employed, and land or property holdings (within or 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.
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.
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)
NODraft Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
AYEDraft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
AYEPension Schemes Bill: Government Motion relating to Lords Reason 88X
AYECollective Defined Contribution Pension Schemes Bill
Privilege
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
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 94B and 94C
AYEEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 36, 90 and 155
AYEEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 89B and 89C
AYEEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
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.
