MP for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
“A centre-left, highly loyal backbencher with strong attendance who has occasionally rebelled on welfare reform votes.”
Mary Glindon is a Labour Co-operative MP for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend, first elected in 2010. She currently serves on the Backbench Business Committee and the Administration Committee, and has previously sat on a wide range of policy and bills committees, including housing, education, and animal welfare. Her parliamentary record shows a focus on representing her constituents and engaging in debates across welfare, transport and public services.
She generally aligns with her party, recording 99% party loyalty and above-average attendance (67%). Her voting shows support for Universal Credit, bus services regulation, workers’ rights, NHS funding and protest rights, while opposing immigration controls and the asylum system; her votes on VAT, transgender rights and trade union powers are more mixed. She sits on the centre-left and has balanced positions with some independent stances, including notable rebellions on welfare-related bills in 2025–26.
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.
18 positions
Administration Committee
Since Oct 2024
Backbench Business Committee
Since Oct 2024
Tobacco and Vapes Bill
Apr 2024 - May 2024
Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill (Formerly known as International Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill)
Apr 2024 - Apr 2024
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill
Jan 2024 - Jan 2024
Renters (Reform) Bill
Nov 2023 - Nov 2023
Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Bill
Mar 2023 - Mar 2023
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform Bill)
Nov 2022 - Nov 2022
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Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
NOSteel Industry (Nationalisation) 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)
AYEDraft 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
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.
