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Mrs Sharon Hodgson
Mrs Sharon Hodgson represents the Labour in the House of Commons for Washington and Gateshead South. This profile brings together parliamentary service details, election information and links to official records.
PartyLabour
ConstituencyWashington and Gateshead South
Current membership from5 May 2005
Parliament member ID1521
Constituency: Washington and Gateshead South
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Latest general election result
Election date4 July 2024
Majority6,913
Constituency turnout52.2%
Electorate70,972
For previous general elections and the full constituency record, see Washington and Gateshead South election history.
Parliamentary career
The current House of Commons membership recorded by Parliament began on 5 May 2005.
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Government, opposition and committee roles
Previous appointments
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)Mar 2026 – Jul 2026
Shadow Minister (Defence)Apr 2020 – May 2021
Shadow Minister (Public Health)Jan 2018 – Apr 2020
Shadow Minister (Public Health)Oct 2016 – Jan 2018
Shadow Minister (Education)May 2015 – Jun 2016
Shadow Minister (Equalities)Oct 2013 – Sep 2015
Shadow Minister (Education)Oct 2010 – Oct 2013
Opposition Whip (Commons)May 2010 – Oct 2010
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury)Jun 2009 – May 2010
Previous committee memberships
Members Estimate CommitteeSep 2024 – Dec 2024
Restoration and Renewal Client BoardJul 2024 – Dec 2024
Parliamentary Works Estimates CommissionMar 2023 – Dec 2024
House of Commons CommissionMar 2023 – Dec 2024
Public Accounts CommissionMar 2023 – Dec 2024
Members Estimate CommitteeMar 2023 – May 2024
Restoration and Renewal Client BoardMar 2023 – May 2024
Finance Committee (Commons)Mar 2023 – May 2024
Appointments and committee dates are supplied by UK Parliament. Records may not include every informal or parliamentary private secretary role. See the official career record →
Parliamentary activity and voting
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Washington and Gateshead South
Mrs Sharon Hodgson is listed by Parliament as a Labour MP for Washington and Gateshead South, with the current Commons membership beginning 5 May 2005.
Parliamentary record →Washington and Gateshead South
The latest recorded election result gives a majority of 6,913 votes.
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