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Andy McDonald

Andy McDonald represents the Labour in the House of Commons for Middlesbrough and Thornaby East. This profile brings together parliamentary service details, election information and links to official records.

PartyLabour
ConstituencyMiddlesbrough and Thornaby East
Current membership from29 November 2012
Parliament member ID4269

Constituency: Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

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Latest general election result

Election date4 July 2024
Majority9,192
Constituency turnout45.8%
Electorate75,123

For previous general elections and the full constituency record, see Middlesbrough and Thornaby East election history.

Parliamentary career

The current House of Commons membership recorded by Parliament began on 29 November 2012.

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Government, opposition and committee roles

Previous appointments

Shadow Secretary of State for Employment RightsApr 2020 – Sep 2021
Shadow Secretary of State for TransportJun 2016 – Apr 2020
Shadow Minister (Transport)Jan 2016 – Jun 2016

Previous committee memberships

Business and Trade Sub-Committee on National Security and InvestmentJun 2022 – May 2024
Business, Innovation, Science and Trade CommitteeJan 2022 – May 2024
Justice CommitteeOct 2015 – Jun 2016
Justice CommitteeDec 2012 – Mar 2015

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Parliamentary activity and voting

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MP in focus

Parliamentary service

Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Andy McDonald is listed by Parliament as a Labour MP for Middlesbrough and Thornaby East, with the current Commons membership beginning 29 November 2012.

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