Mark Ferguson
Labour · Gateshead Central and Whickham
PARTIAL DATAMark Ferguson is the Labour MP for Gateshead Central and Whickham, first elected in 2024. He is 84 years old. He currently serves as Assistant Whip. As a government backbencher seeking advancement, they are likely to vote loyally.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Regional development and infrastructure · Healthcare and NHS drug access · International democracy and human rights · Third sector governance · Transport policy
Positions
Regional Infrastructure — Advocates for equitable regional spending
moderate
NHS Drug Access — Supports expanded access to specialist treatments
moderate
International Democracy — Supports democracy promotion abroad
weak
Electoral Reform — Opposes proportional representation
weak
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict — Critical of Israeli government actions
weak
Third Sector Regulation — Supports stronger workplace safeguarding
weak
Notable Rebellions
2024-12-03 — Voted against proportional representation reform, likely reflecting constituency concerns or personal conviction on electoral system
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, emphasizing regional equity and practical concerns. Uses direct questioning style in parliamentary interventions, often focusing on specific policy implementation details rather than broad ideological arguments.
Background
Mark Ferguson entered Parliament in 2024 at age 84, making him one of the oldest newly elected MPs. His professional background before Parliament is not evident from the available parliamentary evidence.