At a glanceJoe Morris is a Labour MP for Hexham, and has represented the seat for 2 years. They have cast 484 votes in Commons divisions (84% attendance) and tabled 310 written questions.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Joe Morris did not vote in 91. 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
- Labour Party since 4 Jul 2024
- Hexham Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
Voting record
Voting alignment
Votes most like
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Rachel Hopkins
Labour
100.0% · 474 of 474 shared votes
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Paul Davies
Labour
100.0% · 469 of 469 shared votes
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Steve Yemm
Labour
100.0% · 466 of 466 shared votes
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Sir Mark Tami
Labour
100.0% · 463 of 463 shared votes
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Tristan Osborne
Labour
100.0% · 462 of 462 shared votes
Votes least like
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Mr Mark Francois
Conservative
0.7% · 2 of 280 shared votes
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Sir Roger Gale
Conservative
0.7% · 2 of 277 shared votes
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Mrs Kemi Badenoch
Conservative
0.7% · 1 of 153 shared votes
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Alex Burghart
Conservative
0.9% · 3 of 339 shared votes
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Sir Geoffrey Cox
Conservative
0.9% · 2 of 217 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
Innovation: Finance
?To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to support locally led innovation investment.
Answer · 1 Jul 2026
I’m proud that just last month the Secretary of State announced we will devolve future Local Innovation Partnerships Funding to mayors of Established Mayoral Strategic Authorities.This will put money and power into the hands of regional leaders that know ...
Taxation
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the tax system.
Answer · 23 Jun 2026
Reforms across the last two Budgets have shown that the government is committed to a fair and efficient tax system. The UK tax system generates substantial revenue to fund our vital public services whilst remaining internationally competitive – in the G7,...
Private Rented Housing
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to improve the private rented sector for tenants.
Answer · 15 Jun 2026
On 1 May, we switched on the first phase of our transformative Renters’ Rights Act. Measures brought into force included the long overdue abolition of Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions, a limit of one rent increase a year, new rights to challenge unreasonab...
Climate Change: Nature Conservation
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to strengthen the UK’s resilience to climate change, including through the (a) protection and (b) restoration of nature.
Answer · 14 Jul 2026
The Government is strengthening climate resilience through the third National Adaptation Programme, which addresses key climate risks to habitats, species, water, food production and communities. The Climate Change Committee’s latest assessment will infor...
Arts: North East
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how her Department plans to support the BBC in growing the North East’s creative economy.
Answer · 28 Apr 2026
The BBC is a vital national institution and an engine of the nations and regions, including the North East of England. In that context, this news is concerning for the BBC workforce who are facing significant uncertainty, and for the sector as a whole. Th...
Cinemas: Finance
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will (a) include cinemas as eligible recipients of capital funding for UK cultural venues and (b) introduce a (i) complementary and (ii) parallel funding scheme for cinemas.
Answer · 28 Apr 2026
Cinemas help to sustain our high streets whilst offering one of the most accessible and affordable cultural experiences for communities around the country.In a challenging fiscal environment, we have to make difficult choices about where to direct availab...
Creative Europe
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she plans to re-join Creative Europe.
Answer · 27 Apr 2026
This Government does not have any plans to rejoin Creative Europe, though we are committed to finding constructive ways to work with the EU and deliver for the British people on shared priorities and global challenges.
Sports: Rural Areas
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to support rural sports clubs.
Answer · 27 Apr 2026
The Government is committed to supporting grassroots sport clubs, including those in rural areas, which play an important role within communities across the country. The Government provides the majority of support for grassroots sport clubs through our Ar...
Early day motions
| 10 Sep 2024 | Sycamore Gap | 11 sig. |
Speeches in the chamber
15 Jul 2026 A1: North Northumberland
Just to pick up on the comments around Treasury engagement, what is the Minister’s opinion of recent changes to the Green Book and the approach that Members of Parliament should take to engaging with his Department possibly now that the ki…
15 Jul 2026 A1: North Northumberland
As always, my hon. Friend is making a well-informed, passionate speech on behalf of his constituents. Is it not the case that dualling is necessary not just for the safety of his and my constituents, and those of all the north-east MPs in…
9 Jul 2026 Israeli Settlements: Trade Ban
I thank my hon. Friend for giving way; he is making a very powerful and informed speech, as did my hon. Friend the Member for Sheffield Central (Abtisam Mohamed). I just want to press him on that point. Is not the important thing now for t…
7 Jul 2026 Community-owned Renewable Energy
There are amazing developments in community energy, particularly across my constituency with the Northumberland solar-powered community buildings project, which is purchasing and installing both solar panels and battery storage for communi…
7 Jul 2026 Community-owned Renewable Energy
12. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of community-owned renewable energy on energy security.
6 Jul 2026 Foreign Interference in UK Politics
I welcome these measures, which are a fantastic step forward. These actions are about not just tackling foreign donations and dirty money, but putting faith back into our politics and ensuring that people can feel that their vote matters l…
2 Jul 2026 Business of the House
Last week, Sarah, the head of pastoral services at Hexham Priory school, and the Friends of Hexham Priory school began their 24-hour challenge. They raised more than £28,000 by running and walking laps of Wentworth leisure centre in Hexham…
2 Jul 2026 Farming Sector: International Trade
The effects on farmers and food standards are some of the most visible and felt impacts of trade policy, and obviously domestic agriculture is one of our sectors that are most sensitive to import shocks. Does the Minister agree that transi…
2 Jul 2026 Farming Sector: International Trade
13. What steps he is taking through international trade policies to help increase the financial sustainability of the farming sector.
1 Jul 2026 Israel: E1 Zone Expansion
I echo the concerns of colleagues from all parts of the House on the E1 settlements. If they go ahead, they will clearly destroy the viability of a Palestinian state. That is not a commentary; as has been said, it is a stated aim. To bu…
24 Jun 2026 Media Green Paper
The Secretary of State will be aware that terrestrial television is not just an entertainment platform but a resilient form of communication that reaches into communities where digital, broadband or mobile signal quite simply do not have t…
23 Jun 2026 Fly-tipping: Residential Areas
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Stringer. Fly-tipping in residential and rural areas is a blight across the communities that I represent, whether it is the most rural communities, such as Belsay and Kirkley Hall, or area…
15 Jun 2026 Topical Questions
Rural housing availability is in crisis, and all the tenants of an estate near Haltwhistle in my constituency, many of whom are elderly tenants in their 70s and 80s, received section 21 notices a week before the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 ca…
15 Jun 2026 Brain Cancer
A constituent of mine, Daniel, passed away while he was part of the BRAIN-MATRIX study. Daniel’s tumour progressed from stage 2 to stage 4 before the pathway could properly inform his care. Does my hon. Friend agree that much more needs to…
9 Jun 2026 Middle East
I add my voice to others across the House in urging for stronger actions on Israeli war crimes. Fertiliser is a key issue, not just in my constituency but across the world. I have spoken to a lot of local farmers who are deeply concerned t…
3 Jun 2026 Lebanon: Israel Defence Forces Operations
I echo the comments about the need for Hezbollah to cease their attacks on civilians, but it is clear that the tactics being used by the IDF deliberately echo and mirror the tactics being used in Gaza and in the west bank: forced displacem…
3 Jun 2026 Small Towns: Transport Links
As always, Sir Roger, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairship. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Rossendale and Darwen (Andy MacNae) on securing such an important and timely debate. As the MP for the largest constituen…
2 Jun 2026 Community Pharmacies
As always, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Jardine. I want to speak about rural community pharmacies. I am grateful to the hon. Member for Tiverton and Minehead (Rachel Gilmour) for securing this important and timely deb…
20 May 2026 Defence Readiness
My hon. Friend is making an informed and well-made speech. Does she agree that we need to look at not only how we can expand international aid to deliver for the world’s poorest, but how we can regain moral leadership? A crucial part of th…
28 Apr 2026 National Accident Prevention Strategy
I apologise for my tardiness, Dr Murrison. I just want to pick up on the point about agriculture. As we are talking about national accident prevention, it is important to recognise that accidents in rural areas require a different level of…
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- Mental Health Bill [HL] 9 Jun 2025 – 24 Jun 2025
- Administration Committee 28 Oct 2024 – 28 Apr 2025
Expenses
Contact & offices
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Constituency office
Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3LS
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joe Morris, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Joe Morris?
Joe Morris is a Member of Parliament representing Hexham in the House of Commons. See Joe Morris's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Joe Morris represent?
Joe Morris sits as Labour. See Joe Morris's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Joe Morris represent?
Joe Morris is the Member of Parliament for Hexham. See Joe Morris's official Parliament profile.
How long has Joe Morris been an MP?
Joe Morris has served in the House of Commons for 2 years. See Joe Morris's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Joe Morris?
Joe Morris has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Joe Morris's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.