Melanie Onn
Labour · Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes
FULL PROFILEMelanie Onn is the Labour MP for Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes, first elected in 2024. She is 46 years old. As a government backbencher seeking advancement, they are likely to vote loyally.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Local economic development · Healthcare and medical services · Special educational needs · Transport infrastructure · Fishing and maritime industries
Positions
Immigration — Supports stricter controls
strong
EU relations — Pro-integration
strong
Abortion access — Pro-choice
moderate
Government transparency — Strongly supportive
moderate
Local business support — Active advocate
strong
SEND provision — Expansion supporter
moderate
Transport infrastructure — Investment advocate
moderate
Healthcare reform — Cautious scrutiny
weak
Notable Rebellions
2024-12-03 — Voted against proportional representation reform, likely reflecting concerns about constituency representation or party electoral strategy
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, balancing local economic needs with party loyalty. Uses detailed questioning to scrutinise policy implementation rather than making ideological arguments. Adapts positions to represent constituents while maintaining Labour values.
Background
Before entering Parliament, Melanie Onn worked as a trade union official and local government officer, bringing experience in representing working people and understanding local authority operations.