Newport East / data
Jessica Morden · Labour Party · sitting since 05 May 2005 · every division, speech and committee appearance.
Since election
7659days
from 05 May 2005
Divisions
405
of 504 possible
Attendance
80%
99 absent / paired
Whip alignment
100%
vs party majority
Speeches
48
32 debates
Written Qs
27
23 answered
Committees
4
1 chair
Expenses
£297k paid
FY 2024–2025 · 150 claims
Interests
4
1 category
A · Overview
Issue volume
Top issues by total divisions voted — engagement only, not direction.
| Issue | Volume | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Taxation | 94 | |
| Economy | 87 | |
| Employment | 51 | |
| Crime & Policing | 38 | |
| Education | 35 | |
| Welfare and Benefits | 27 | |
| Constitution and Democracy | 26 | |
| Defence and Foreign Affairs | 20 |
Speech topics
Words spoken, by topic. Source: Hansard.
| Topic | Debates | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Jobs | 18 | 3,115 |
| Culture Community | 3 | 2,691 |
| Local Government | 7 | 2,478 |
| Defence | 10 | 1,401 |
| Social Care | 5 | 1,031 |
| Environment | 3 | 821 |
| Crime | 4 | 808 |
| Health | 3 | 723 |
B · Notable divisions
Free votes, rebellions and high-salience whipped votes — the moments that distinguish this MP from the party machine. The full division-by-division record will follow once the per-MP archive is wired.
No notable votes recorded for this MP yet.
C · Speeches
| Date | Contribution | Words |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | UK Steel StrategyThis is indeed a welcome and bold steel strategy, and it stands in direct contrast with what happened under the Conservative party, which never had one. I thank all the Ministers i… Economy JobsEnergyDefence | 127 |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Defence Investment PlanThis Government are making a record investment in defence, and steelworkers in my constituency will want to be assured that we are committed to using as much UK steel as possible a… DefenceEconomy Jobs | 42 |
| 03 Mar 2026 | Spring ForecastThe rail fare freeze benefits constituents who have seen rail fares rise by 60% since 2010. Also, the recent announcement of two new railway stations in Newport East is warmly welc… Economy JobsCost Of LivingDefence | 44 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | St David’s Day and Welsh AffairsI will, and I know what my hon. Friend is going to say. Economy JobsCulture CommunityLocal Government | 13 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | St David’s Day and Welsh AffairsI wish a happy early St David’s day to all. I congratulate my constituency neighbour, my hon. Friend the Member for Newport West and Islwyn (Ruth Jones), on an excellent opening co… Economy JobsCulture CommunityLocal Government | 447 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | St David’s Day and Welsh AffairsI thank my hon. Friend for being so generous, and indeed for the work she has done to carry that on—she has been relentless in this Chamber, at every single opportunity—and the fan… Economy JobsCulture CommunityLocal Government | 904 |
| 09 Feb 2026 | Topical QuestionsT7. City centre safety is a top concern of residents in Newport East, so I was pleased to hear from Gwent police last Friday that crime is coming down thanks to extra measures and … ImmigrationCrimeLocal Government | 75 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Christmas AdjournmentIt is good to see the Leader of the House personally responding to this debate; it shows the respect that he has for the House, which is much appreciated. We were talking yesterday… Local GovernmentTransportHousing | 556 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | EngagementsQ3. Ukraine is facing a fourth Christmas of war and loss. A Ukrainian family I met last week spoke movingly of the help and support they had received from our community in Newport,… Economy JobsFiscal PolicyHealth | 102 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Topical QuestionsLast week I met Community union representatives representing steelworkers across Wales, including in Llanwern— I draw attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial In… Economy JobsCost Of LivingLabour Market | 77 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Business of the HouseMy constituent, Emma Webb’s, 16-year-old daughter, Brodie, tragically took her own life in 2020. Yesterday would have been her 22nd birthday. Since then, Emma has worked tirelessly… Fiscal PolicyCost Of LivingEconomy Jobs | 70 |
| 02 Dec 2025 | Topical QuestionsWe have seen a year of protests in Georgia against democratic backsliding and crackdowns on political opponents, which are deeply concerning, including for those in Newport with st… DefenceOther | 42 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Flooding: MonmouthshireMy constituency neighbour and very diligent representative, my hon. Friend the Member for Monmouthshire (Catherine Fookes), is as we speak in Abergavenny and will join the Secretar… EnvironmentLocal GovernmentSocial Care | 181 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | Energy Costs: Support for BusinessesI very much welcome the increased help the Government are giving to energy-intensive industries such as Tata’s Llanwern works in my constituency through the increase to the electri… EnergyEconomy JobsCost Of Living | 78 |
| 17 Nov 2025 | Illegal Waste: Organised CrimeNewport council is prioritising tackling waste crime and fly-tipping, and we have seen a drop in incidents this year, as more fixed penalty notices are handed out. As others have s… EnvironmentCrimeLocal Government | 84 |
D · Written questions
Top departments
| Department | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 12 | 44.4% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 3 | 11.1% |
| Women and Equalities | 2 | 7.4% |
| Department for Education | 2 | 7.4% |
| Ministry of Defence | 2 | 7.4% |
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport | 2 | 7.4% |
| Home Office | 1 | 3.7% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 1 | 3.7% |
Most recent
| Date | Department | Question | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2026 | Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of the system of installer self-certification through Competent Person schemes on consumer protection for Gre… | Pending |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of consumer transparency, accountability and protection in complex supply chains involving sales agents, installers, finance compani… | Pending |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what mechanisms were in place to ensure that Feed-in Tariff registrations were correctly assigned to homeowners at commissioning; and what support is available to consumers whe… | Pending |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many domestic Green Deal installations have been identified where MCS certificates were not issued in the name of the homeowner; and what steps his Department is taking to… | Pending |
| 07 Jan 2026 | Ministry of Defence | To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the Crown Proceedings Act 1947 not being applied retrospectively on the ability of veterans to claim compensation; and what assess… | Answered |
| 08 Dec 2025 | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her Caribbean counterparts on migration on the island of Hispaniola. | Answered |
| 04 Dec 2025 | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has taken recent steps to support Armenian cybersecurity. | Answered |
| 03 Dec 2025 | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to help support recent progress by Haiti’s transitional presidential council to hold elections. | Answered |
| 03 Dec 2025 | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the threat of Russian-backed disinformation campaigns to (a) peace negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, (b) Arme… | Answered |
| 03 Dec 2025 | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of allegations of the use of bromobenzyl cyanide by Georgian authorities against demonstrators. | Answered |
| 03 Dec 2025 | Department for Culture, Media and Sport | To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of requiring public service broadcasters to make all regional programming widely available live on their designated internet pr… | Answered |
| 03 Dec 2025 | Department for Culture, Media and Sport | To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment she has made of the availability on designated internet programme services of public service broadcasters’ live regional programming. | Answered |
| 29 Oct 2025 | Department for Education | To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the current timescales for members of the Teachers Pension Scheme, who have submitted their remedial service statement and are awaiting payment of… | Answered |
| 22 Oct 2025 | Department for Education | To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 10 June to Question 56493 on Teachers: Workplace Pension, what the updated planned timetable is for issuing cash equivalent transfer value details from Teachers’ Pension… | Answered |
| 12 Jun 2025 | Women and Equalities | To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to promote equality as part of the Government mission entitled Break Down Barriers to Opportunity. | Answered |
E · Committees
| Committee | Role | House | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker's Conference (2024)Select | Member | Commons | 18 Dec 2024 | present |
| Liaison Committee (Commons)Select | Member | Commons | 04 Dec 2024 | present |
| Committee of SelectionSelect | Chair | Commons | 11 Sept 2024 | present |
| Committee of SelectionSelect | Member | Commons | 30 Jul 2024 | present |
F · Expenses
Every business-cost claim reimbursed by IPSA in the current financial year, grouped by category. “Aggregated” rows are IPSA’s own year-end totals for cost types like payroll and rent that aren’t itemised claim-by-claim.
Category breakdown
| Category | Claims | Paid (£) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Costs | 130 | 27,616 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation | 5 | 27,476 | 9.3% |
| MP Travel | 0 | 5,089 | 1.7% |
| Staff Travel | 0 | 4,371 | 1.5% |
| Staffing | 0 | 232,086 | 78.2% |
Top itemised cost types
| Cost type | Category | Claims | Paid (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pooled staffing services | Office Costs | 1 | 4,600 |
| Stationery & printing | Office Costs | 23 | 3,688 |
| Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | Office Costs | 11 | 2,530 |
| Service charge & ground Rent | Office Costs | 2 | 1,888 |
| Equipment - purchase | Office Costs | 7 | 1,500 |
| Software & applications | Office Costs | 15 | 1,294 |
| Council tax | Accommodation | 1 | 1,172 |
| Equipment - hire | Office Costs | 4 | 1,057 |
| Advertising and contact cards | Office Costs | 5 | 636 |
| Business rates | Office Costs | 2 | 450 |
| Mobile telephone - contract & usage | Office Costs | 35 | 424 |
| Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | Office Costs | 6 | 377 |
Most recent
| Date | Category | Description | Paid (£) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Mobile telephone - contract & usage | GIFFGAFF [200011725-8693] [200011799-32] | 2 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Utilities | Dual Fuel | 77 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | 60 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | 60 | Paid |
| 14 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Parking | Parking | 4 | Paid |
| 04 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Advertising and contact cards | NEWSQUEST MEDIA GROUP [200011725-3061] | 216 | Paid |
| 04 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Training - MP | Training | 207 | Paid |
| 04 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | office PAT testing | 112 | Paid |
| 04 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Mobile telephone - contract & usage | mobile | 78 | Paid |
| 02 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Software & applications | ADOBE PREMIERE PRO | 22 | Paid |
| 28 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Mobile telephone - contract & usage | GIFFGAFF | 6 | Paid |
| 26 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Mobile telephone - contract & usage | GIFFGAFF | 10 | Paid |
| 20 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - hire | Other office equipment | 270 | Paid |
| 20 Feb 2025 | Accommodation Utilities | Dual Fuel | 100 | Paid |
| 11 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Advertising and contact cards | Allocate refund 60277178:1 NEWSQUEST MEDIA GROUP to charge 60271066:1 | 300 | Paid |
| 10 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | Landline & internet package | 222 | Paid |
| 10 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Advertising and contact cards | NEWSQUEST MEDIA GROUP | 120 | Paid |
| 10 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Mobile telephone - equipment purchase | O2 mobile phone | 119 | Paid |
| 10 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Mobile telephone - contract & usage | O2 | 16 | Paid |
| 05 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Sundries | 65 | Paid |
G · Register of interests
Every financial interest declared by the MP, grouped under the Register’s official categories. Retracted entries are hidden but counted above.
8. Miscellaneous4 entries
27 Nov 2024
Member of the BGIPU Executive Committee. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 13 November 2024
(Registered 19 November 2024)
17 Sept 2025
Chair of Community Union Parliamentary group. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 5 July 2024
(Registered 15 September 2025)
17 Sept 2025
Observing member of the Labour Party National Executive Committee and National Policy Forum
Date interest arose: 5 July 2024
(Registered 15 September 2025)
17 Sept 2025
Ex officio Chair of the Parliamentary Labour Party
Date interest arose: 17 July 2024
(Registered 15 September 2025)
H · Ward results
Most recent winning councillor in each ward — 14 wards, 36 councillor seats.
| Ward | Councillor | Party | Votes | Election |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alway | Alex Pimm | Labour Party | 884 | 05 May 2022 |
| Alway | Debbie Harvey | Labour Party | 996 | 05 May 2022 |
| Alway | Tim Harvey | Labour Party | 897 | 05 May 2022 |
| Beechwood | Deb Davies | Labour Party | 1,113 | 05 May 2022 |
| Beechwood | Mark Spencer | Labour Party | 1,006 | 05 May 2022 |
| Beechwood | Matthew Pimm | Labour Party | 1,030 | 05 May 2022 |
| Bettws | Janet Elizabeth Cleverly | Newport Independents Party | 633 | 05 May 2022 |
| Bettws | Jason Alan Jordan | Newport Independents Party | 594 | 05 May 2022 |
| Bettws | Kevin Whitehead | Newport Independents Party | 673 | 05 May 2022 |
| Bishton Langstone | Ray Mogford | Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,042 | 05 May 2022 |
| Bishton Langstone | William James Routley | Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,052 | 05 May 2022 |
| Caerleon | Claire Baker-Westhead | Labour Party | 1,271 | 05 May 2022 |
| Caerleon | Jason Hughes | Labour Party | 1,334 | 05 May 2022 |
| Caerleon | Steve Cocks | Labour Party | 1,200 | 05 May 2022 |
| Llanwern | Martyn Francis Kellaway | Conservative and Unionist Party | 658 | 05 May 2022 |
| Lliswerry | Allan Morris | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | 1,723 | 05 May 2022 |
| Lliswerry | Andrew Sterry | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | 1,623 | 05 May 2022 |
| Lliswerry | James Peterson | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | 1,564 | 05 May 2022 |
| Lliswerry | Mark Howells | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | 1,616 | 05 May 2022 |
| Malpas | David Julian Mayer | Labour Party | 867 | 05 May 2022 |
| Malpas | James John Clarke | Labour Party | 933 | 05 May 2022 |
| Malpas | Jane Mudd | Labour Party | 978 | 05 May 2022 |
| Pillgwenlly | Debbie Jenkins | Labour Party | 759 | 05 May 2022 |
| Pillgwenlly | Saeed Adan | Labour Party | 840 | 05 May 2022 |
| Ringland | Emma Corten | Labour Party | 901 | 05 May 2022 |
| Ringland | Laura Joanne Lacey | Labour Party | 884 | 05 May 2022 |
| Ringland | Malcolm Harry Linton | Labour Party | 809 | 05 May 2022 |
| Shaftesbury | Lauren James | Green Party of England and Wales | 475 | 05 May 2022 |
| Shaftesbury | Paul Martyn Cockeram | Labour Party | 503 | 05 May 2022 |
| St Julians | Carmel Roseanne Townsend | Liberal Democrats | 898 | 05 May 2022 |
| St Julians | Paul Bright | Labour Party | 1,004 | 05 May 2022 |
| St Julians | Phil Hourahine | Labour Party | 963 | 05 May 2022 |
| Stow Hill | Kate Thomas | Labour Party | 879 | 05 May 2022 |
| Stow Hill | Miqdad Al-Nuaimi | Labour Party | 804 | 05 May 2022 |
| Victoria | Farzina Hussain | Labour Party | 933 | 05 May 2022 |
| Victoria | Gavin Horton | Labour Party | 982 | 05 May 2022 |
I · Demographics
| Indicator | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 113,083 | Electorate 76,683 (2024) |
| Median age | 37 | years |
| Degree-educated | 28.0% | level 4 or above |
| Ethnicity (White) | 83.7% | 2021 Census ethnic group |
| Owner-occupied | 60.0% | households |
| Private-rented | 18.8% | households |
| Social-rented | 21.0% | households |
| Employment rate | 55.9% | 16-64 in work |
J · Public spending
HMT publishes headline spending identifiable by region in PESA. Constituency-level capital allocations (Levelling-Up Fund, Towns Fund, UKSPF, transport capital, BEIS R&D) are published as separate departmental datasets. We are evaluating the cleanest reconciliation for a per-constituency view.