Labour Party MP for Newport East.
Jessica Morden is the Labour MP for Newport East, and has been an MP continually since 5 May 2005.
Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Moments where the whip was free, or where Morden broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.
Source · Hansard
“This bold strategy stands in direct contrast to Conservative inaction; government should work with industry to incentivise projects that reduce reliance on imported steel further.”
“The government's record defence investment should prioritise UK steel and jobs in all parts of the country, including Wales.”
“Two new railway stations in Newport East, £14bn rail investment, £40m council infrastructure package, and reduced crime thanks to increased police investment demonstrate benefits o…”
“Highlighted Newport's economic transformation through government investment in semiconductors, battery storage, AI growth zones, and benefits of Labour Governments at both Westmins…”
Select, joint and other committees Morden currently sits on. Committee work is where much of the line-by-line scrutiny of bills and departments happens, away from the chamber.
| Committee | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker's Conference (2024) | Member | Select |
| Liaison Committee (Commons) | Member | Select |
| Committee of Selection | Chair | Select |
| Committee of Selection | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Morden chairs a committee — an elected position with real agenda-setting power over what gets scrutinised.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 12 | 42.9% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 4 | 14.3% |
| Women and Equalities | 2 | 7.1% |
| Department for Education | 2 | 7.1% |
| Ministry of Defence | 2 | 7.1% |
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport | 2 | 7.1% |
| Home Office | 1 | 3.6% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 1 | 3.6% |
What steps he is taking to address cases under the Green Deal and related domestic retrofit schemes where a homeowner was not correctly registered as the energy generator at commissioning; whether he will establish a mechanism for retrospective correction or redress in such cases; and how accountability is assigned when mis‑registration occurs outside standard commercial assignment arrangements.
Awaiting answer.
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 Green Deal participants.
Both the Green Deal and the competent person schemes contain consumer protections but they work independently of each other. Therefore, work paid for through the Green Deal and carried out by a competent person scheme installer will benefit…read full →
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 where feed-in tariffs were not correctly assigned.
Ofgem administers the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme and maintains the Central FIT Register (CFR), which records accredited installations and their recipient, supporting correct assignment of payments. Suppliers must maintain accurate records …read full →
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 deal with those cases.
The Department does not have an estimate for the scale of the issue as we do not hold details of all Green Deal loans issued. Lack of an MCS certificate has appeared as an element in some Green Deal complaints the Department has reviewed, t…read full →
Member of the BGIPU Executive Committee. This is an unpaid role.
Member of the BGIPU Executive Committee. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 13 November 2024
(Registered 19 November 2024) |
Chair of Community Union Parliamentary group. This is an unpaid role.
Chair of Community Union Parliamentary group. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 5 July 2024
(Registered 15 September 2025) |
Observing member of the Labour Party National Executive Committee and National P Observing member of the Labour Party National Executive Committee and National Policy Forum
Date interest arose: 5 July 2024
(Registered 1… |
Ex officio Chair of the Parliamentary Labour Party
Ex officio Chair of the Parliamentary Labour Party
Date interest arose: 17 July 2024
(Registered 15 September 2025) |
Source · Members API · Last amended 17 Sept 2025
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 232,086 | 78.3% |
| Accommodation | 27,476 | 9.3% |
| Office Costs | 27,419 | 9.2% |
| MP Travel | 5,089 | 1.7% |
| Staff Travel | 4,371 | 1.5% |
| Total · 146 claims | 296,441 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Morden on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Newport East | 16,370 | 42.5% | Won |
| 2019 | Newport East | 16,125 | 44.4% | Won |
| 2017 | Newport East | 20,804 | 56.5% | Won |
| 2015 | Newport East | 14,290 | 40.7% | Won |
| 2010 | Newport East | 12,744 | 37.0% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica MordenWON | Lab | 16,370 | 42.5 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Newport East →