Synopsis
Dame Chi Onwurah, Labour (Co-op) MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West, was first elected in May 2010 and is among the longer-serving members of parliament, ranking 62nd of 650 MPs by tenure and 33rd within her party. She has cast 253 votes out of 515 eligible divisions for a participation rate of 49.13%, ranking her 335th overall and 236th among Labour (Co-op) MPs, while her debate contributions of 242 across 155 debates rank her 167th overall. There is a notable divergence between her voting and debate activity, with her debate participation significantly stronger relative to her voting record. Her primary debate topics include Foreign Affairs & Defence, Digital & AI, and Trade & Industry, while her voting has focused on Parliamentary Procedure, Justice & Law, and Employment & Workers Rights.
Summary generated on 18/05/2026 (View details)
VOTING PARTICIPATION
258 / 521
49.52%
Ranked #330 of 650 MPs (49th percentile)
DEBATE CONTRIBUTIONS
157 / 8913
244 total contributions
Ranked #167 of 650 MPs (74th percentile)
REGISTERED INTERESTS
15
£25,654.26
Total declared interests