At a glanceAlan Strickland is a Labour MP for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor, and has represented the seat for 2 years. They have cast 507 votes in Commons divisions (88% attendance) and tabled 4 written questions.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Alan Strickland did not vote in 68. A rebellion is a vote against the way most of their own party voted; free votes, where no party line applies, are left out.
Party-loyalty figures are our own analysis of the official voting records (recorded votes only; they do not describe the formal whip). How we work this out.
Biography
Current roles
- Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
- Labour Party since 4 Jul 2024
Voting record
Voting alignment
Votes most like
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Sojan Joseph
Labour
100.0% · 490 of 490 shared votes
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Liz Twist
Labour
100.0% · 483 of 483 shared votes
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Sean Woodcock
Labour
100.0% · 482 of 482 shared votes
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Lola McEvoy
Labour
100.0% · 466 of 466 shared votes
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Johanna Baxter
Labour
100.0% · 463 of 463 shared votes
Votes least like
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George Freeman
Conservative
0.7% · 2 of 283 shared votes
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Sir Roger Gale
Conservative
0.9% · 3 of 326 shared votes
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Sir Mel Stride
Conservative
1.0% · 3 of 297 shared votes
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Sir Oliver Dowden
Conservative
1.2% · 4 of 331 shared votes
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Chris Philp
Conservative
1.2% · 4 of 329 shared votes
Alignment figures are our own analysis of the official voting records (recorded votes only; they do not describe the formal whip). How we work this out.
Written questions
Crown Prosecution Service: North East
To ask the Solicitor General, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the Crown Prosecution Service's performance in the North East.
Answer · 17 Nov 2025
CPS North East is making measurable progress. In the twelve months to June 2025, CPS North East prosecuted 26,187 defendants with a conviction rate of 86.2%, which is comfortably above the national average of 82.9%. The below table provides details of th...
Cemeteries: County Durham
To ask the Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, if the Church will take steps to improve the maintenance of Quarrington Hill Graveyard in County Durham.
Answer · 19 Dec 2024
The management of a churchyard that is legally open for further burials is the responsibility of the local Parochial Church Council. However the situation at Quarrington Hill Churchyard is complicated by it being situated on land subject to ongoing subsid...
Sports: Facilities
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the availability of grassroots sports facilities.
Answer · 28 Nov 2024
This Government recognises there is still a significant need for improved grassroots facilities across the UK, which is why we confirmed our continued support at Autumn Budget.The Government is committed to supporting grassroots facilities, which is why w...
Ukraine: Military Aid
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to support Ukraine.
Answer · 26 Nov 2024
In chairing the UN Security Council on 18 November, the Foreign Secretary made clear that UK support for Ukraine is ironclad. We have stepped up the delivery of vital military equipment, led the way in investing in Ukraine’s defence industrial base, and i...
Speeches in the chamber
22 Jun 2026 Armed Forces Bill
It is apt that the House meets during Armed Forces Week to discuss this important Bill. I strongly welcome it, and commend Ministers past and present for using its passage to not just renew service law, which Parliament is required to do e…
17 Jun 2026 National Security (State Threats) Bill
I strongly support the change to the law being proposed today, to better protect our nation and our fellow citizens from those working for foreign states that want to disrupt and attack our way of life. While there has been debate today ab…
8 Jun 2026 Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
Ministers will speak for themselves, but I think they are seeking the flexibility to act in the national interest and to do so appropriately. My concern is more with some of the clauses that add lots of prerequisites to what needs to happe…
8 Jun 2026 Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
I am pleased to speak in support of the Bill and comment on a number of the amendments. I do so as a Member of this House who represents a proud manufacturing constituency, which includes a number of industries that rely on steel in a vari…
13 Apr 2026 North Atlantic Submarine Activity
It was a privilege recently to spend a week at Camp Viking with our Royal Marines, seeing at first hand the work they are doing to defend the High North. Does the Minister agree that it is clear strategically that the security of the High …
16 Mar 2026 Topical Questions
T4. Having worked with the Defence Secretary to save the semiconductor plant in Newton Aycliffe in my constituency, I was proud the other week to meet Sam and Evan, two new apprentices who owe their opportunities directly to Government …
11 Mar 2026 Royal Mail: Universal Service Obligation
I met a resident at my surgery at the weekend who has a long-term health condition. They have been sent testing packs by the NHS, which arrive late, and appointment letters have been delayed, which is having a huge impact on their health. …
4 Feb 2026 Engagements
Q9. It was a privilege to join fellow north-east MPs at the weekend on the destroyer HMS Duncan, to meet the crew and to be briefed on the exciting plans for the innovative future of the Royal Navy—a future that should be bright, given t…
27 Jan 2026 Topical Questions
T3. A recent Sunday Times investigation found worrying evidence that multiple businesses run by the Reform leader of Durham county council had failed, owing hundreds of thousands of pounds in tax and national insurance and an unpaid co…
20 Jan 2026 County Durham: Cultural Opportunities
I thank my hon. Friend for her excellent speech about the rich cultural heritage of County Durham. Does she agree that a key part of that cultural heritage is the history of the Stockton and Darlington railway, of which we celebrated the 2…
18 Dec 2025 Christmas Adjournment
I have three minutes to celebrate three fantastic community organisations. Since Chance Drama in Ferryhill was established in 2017, it has trained hundreds of local young people from across my constituency in theatre arts, singing, dancin…
18 Dec 2025 Ukraine
I welcome the Minister’s announcement that readiness levels have been revised and increased so that, if a just peace can be successfully negotiated, forces are ready to deploy to prevent future Russian aggression. Will the Minister set out…
18 Dec 2025 Business of the House
My constituents Mellissa and Nikita were left devastated a few months ago when their four-month-old puppy was mauled to death in the streets by XL bullies that had escaped from a nearby house. Nikita, who is just 18, needed hospital treatm…
16 Dec 2025 Electoral Resilience
Does the Secretary of State agree that this appalling case of a senior Reform politician being jailed for accepting Russian bribes shows that the corrupt Putin regime is not only cyber-attacking our national infrastructure and interfering …
15 Dec 2025 Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill
I am pleased to speak in support of the Bill, particularly as a Member of Parliament representing a proud manufacturing seat. Our country as a whole has a proud tradition as one of the world’s leading trading nations, and exports remain a …
15 Dec 2025 Topical Questions
T6. Last week, I was proud to meet Filtronic, a leading satellite communications business at NETPark that is part of a growing space cluster. How will Ministers from the Ministry of Defence and the Department for Science, Innovation and …
8 Dec 2025 Ajax Armoured Vehicle
I thank the Minister for the action that he has taken on Ajax. As other Members have said, this relates not only to issues in that programme but to long-running issues in defence procurement, which, as I know from businesses in my constitu…
13 Nov 2025 Water Sector Reform
It is crucial that the Government have the powers to crack down on polluting companies, but the Environment Agency’s budget was cut by half by the previous Conservative Government. What will this Government do to make it quicker and easier…
13 Nov 2025 Water Sector Reform
8. What steps she is taking to reform the water sector.
30 Oct 2025 Business of the House
I was proud to welcome thousands of visitors to my constituency recently to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington railway, but we want to build a permanent tourism legacy. Will the Leader of the House help me to …
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [HL] 5 Mar 2025 – 20 Mar 2025
Elections contested
- Berwick-upon-Tweed 6 May 2010
Expenses
Contact & offices
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alan Strickland, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Alan Strickland?
Alan Strickland is a Member of Parliament representing Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor in the House of Commons. See Alan Strickland's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Alan Strickland represent?
Alan Strickland sits as Labour. See Alan Strickland's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Alan Strickland represent?
Alan Strickland is the Member of Parliament for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor. See Alan Strickland's official Parliament profile.
How long has Alan Strickland been an MP?
Alan Strickland has served in the House of Commons for 2 years. See Alan Strickland's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Alan Strickland?
Alan Strickland has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Alan Strickland's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.