Mrs Sharon Hodgson
Labour · Washington and Gateshead South
FULL PROFILEMrs Sharon Hodgson is the Labour MP for Washington and Gateshead South, first elected in 2005. She is 59 years old. She currently serves as Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care). As a payroll vote member, they are expected to vote with the government on virtually all divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Health and Social Care · Automotive Industry and Manufacturing · Women's Health and Rights · Armed Forces and Veterans · Environmental Protection
Positions
Healthcare Access — Strong advocate for improved palliative care and controlled drug access in care homes
strong
Women's Health — Campaigns for compensation for pelvic mesh and valproate scandal victims
strong
Automotive Industry — Supports government investment in electric vehicle manufacturing and battery gigafactories
moderate
Immigration — Opposes stricter immigration and asylum systems
moderate
EU Integration — Strong supporter of European Union integration
moderate
Environmental Protection — Supports moratorium on new waste incineration capacity
weak
Armed Forces Support — Advocates for better implementation of armed forces covenant
moderate
Period Poverty — Active in addressing period poverty through taskforce work
weak
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, particularly evident in her advocacy for Nissan workers and local automotive industry despite broader policy principles. Combines evidence-based questioning on health issues with practical concerns about implementation and delivery of government policies.
Background
Sharon Hodgson's professional background before entering Parliament in 2005 is not clearly documented in the available evidence, though her long-standing focus on health and social care issues suggests relevant experience in these sectors.