At a glanceSorcha Eastwood is a Alliance MP for Lagan Valley, and has represented the seat for 2 years. They have cast 62 votes in Commons divisions (11% attendance) and tabled 293 written questions.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Sorcha Eastwood did not vote in 513. 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
- Northern Ireland Affairs Committee Committee since 28 Oct 2024
- Alliance Party since 4 Jul 2024
- Lagan Valley Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
Voting record
Voting alignment
Votes most like
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Monica Harding
Liberal Democrat
96.5% · 55 of 57 shared votes
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Jamie Stone
Liberal Democrat
96.1% · 49 of 51 shared votes
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Mr Paul Kohler
Liberal Democrat
96.0% · 48 of 50 shared votes
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Mr Angus MacDonald
Liberal Democrat
96.0% · 48 of 50 shared votes
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Calum Miller
Liberal Democrat
94.9% · 56 of 59 shared votes
Votes least like
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Kirsty McNeill
Labour (Co-op)
13.7% · 7 of 51 shared votes
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Jodie Gosling
Labour
14.0% · 7 of 50 shared votes
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John Slinger
Labour
15.4% · 8 of 52 shared votes
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Noah Law
Labour
15.4% · 8 of 52 shared votes
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Jo Platt
Labour (Co-op)
15.7% · 8 of 51 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
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment the Maritime and Coastguard Agency has made of the potential impact of moving to a volunteer-with-expenses model for Coastguard Rescue Officers from September 2026 on recruitment, retention and
Awaiting an answer from the Department for Transport.
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how the £10 million England fund to cover the travel costs of children with cancer was calculated; and what assessment he has made of the potential merits of extending the fund across the UK.
Awaiting an answer from the Department of Health and Social Care.
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether families in Northern Ireland are eligible for the £10 million cancer travel fund for children.
Awaiting an answer from the Department of Health and Social Care.
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the equity of applying different State Pension uprating rules to pensioners based on country of residence for identical levels of National Insurance contributions.
Awaiting an answer from the Department for Work and Pensions.
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the potential financial impact of not uprating the State Pension for recipients living in countries without a reciprocal social security agreement on pensioner
Awaiting an answer from the Department for Work and Pensions.
Companies House: Proof of Identity
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment he has made of issues with the identity verification process with Companies House, particularly the impact on charities.
Awaiting an answer from the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade .
Companies House: Proof of Identity
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, whether he is taking steps to streamline the identity verification process with Companies House.
Awaiting an answer from the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade .
Motability: Rural Areas
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will consider widening the eligibility criteria for the Motability mileage allowance extension.
Answer · 22 Jul 2026
Whilst the Department works closely with Motability and is responsible for the main disability benefits that provide a passport to the Motability Scheme, Motability Foundation is an independent charitable organisation that is wholly responsible for the te...
Early day motions
| 1 Jun 2026 | VAT for UK hospitality | 61 sig. |
| 18 May 2026 | Reform of Northern Ireland's political institutions | 1 sig. |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Dromore RFC, Bank of Ireland Towns Cup victory | 3 sig. |
| 23 Mar 2026 | Achievements of St Mary's Aghagallon GAA Club at the 2026 Ulster Scór Championships | 2 sig. |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Royal Mail postal delivery services | 21 sig. |
| 3 Feb 2026 | 100th anniversary of the Royal British Legion in Dromore | 2 sig. |
Speeches in the chamber
6 Jul 2026 Civil Service Pensions
indicated assent.
6 Jul 2026 Civil Service Pensions
There has been a cost to the taxpayer in people’s lives. What can you do to restore confidence in the system?
6 Jul 2026 Civil Service Pensions
I also must declare an interest, as my husband is a civil servant and is currently paying into a pension. Does the Minister agree that this is one of the best examples we have of the social contract falling apart? People who have literally…
6 Jul 2026 Public Office Disqualification: Terrorism Offences
I want to pick up on the Minister’s point that it is for the electorate to decide. In the case of Northern Ireland, we made the decision—it was a bitter pill—to allow people who were terrorists to get out of jail early as part of a wider …
6 Jul 2026 Public Office Disqualification: Terrorism Offences
I would add that this is not complex, in so far as terrorism is always wrong. All communities in Northern Ireland knew and understood that throughout the troubles. When it comes to the wholesale rewriting of history, our job now, through t…
22 Jun 2026 Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Newborn Screening Test
It a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. I welcome the fact that we are having this debate. I do not know what to say, other than that if I was one of those amazing parents and advocates in the Public Gallery, I would be…
3 Jun 2026 Public Service Reform
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland will not thank me for saying this, but whenever we have these discussions about the transformation of public services in Northern Ireland, it seems like we can have either good public finances or…
13 May 2026 Debate on the Address
I agree entirely with the hon. Member. To me, we have one of the most business-hostile environments. You made comments about young people not getting work. Do you agree that that is made worse by the national insurance hikes that have seen…
28 Apr 2026 Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privileges
Does that make it better?
28 Apr 2026 Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privileges
I want to put two things on record at the outset. The Labour party does not stand for election in Northern Ireland. We do not have elections next week or the week after, so everything I am about to say has got absolutely nothing to do with…
27 Apr 2026 Dunmurry Police Station Attack
I am sure the whole House will join me in sending a message that terrorism never succeeds—neither in the past nor in 2026. I too wish to put on record my thanks to the Police Service of Northern Ireland for the work that it does every day…
27 Apr 2026 Dunmurry Police Station Attack
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the car bomb attack outside Dunmurry police station on 26 April 2026.
21 Apr 2026 Peter Mandelson: Government Appointment
As others have already said, we can almost feel like everything has been said at this point. However, one thing that strikes me in all this is that this place is called the House of Commons. Our job is to come here and represent the common…
21 Apr 2026 Peter Mandelson: Government Appointment
The hon. Gentleman is getting to the nub of the issue. This is about fairness in society. We tell everybody else outside of here, who we make the rules for, to play by the rules, but when you are in here yourself and you are the chief man,…
21 Apr 2026 Middle East: Economic Update
Just so the Chancellor is aware, my constituents in Lagan Valley did not get £150 off their electricity bills. I am sure the Chancellor knows that that is because Northern Ireland is not in the same electricity market as the rest of the U…
20 Apr 2026 Security Vetting
My constituents in Lagan Valley, and others across the Northern Ireland and throughout the UK, will be disgusted that we have spent such an amount of time discussing this issue, when it should have been put to the fore the first time it ap…
15 Apr 2026 Engagements
Two years ago, people voted for change, but what have they got? More of the same. But it is not they who have let down their end of the bargain. My constituents are working themselves to the bone, and let us be absolutely clear: they are w…
24 Mar 2026 Endometriosis Services
I really value the hon. Member’s contribution, which has been heartfelt and personal. Does he agree that Endo Warriors Northern Ireland deserves credit and acknowledgment for the work that it has done for the women across Northern Ireland …
10 Mar 2026 Northern Ireland Hospitality Sector: VAT
I thank the Minister for his response. I have to declare an interest because I started a parliamentary petition exactly on a VAT cut for hospitality in Northern Ireland, the reason being that we have the Republic of Ireland with its very c…
9 Mar 2026 Middle East: Economic Update
I welcome the Chancellor’s statement this afternoon. As she has outlined, Northern Ireland is uniquely exposed, with up to 70% of people across Northern Ireland reliant on home heating oil. Instead of meeting me, does she have plans this w…
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Elections contested
- Lagan Valley 12 Dec 2019
- Belfast West 8 Jun 2017
Expenses
Contact & offices
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sorcha Eastwood, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sorcha Eastwood?
Sorcha Eastwood is a Member of Parliament representing Lagan Valley in the House of Commons. See Sorcha Eastwood's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Sorcha Eastwood represent?
Sorcha Eastwood sits as Alliance. See Sorcha Eastwood's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Sorcha Eastwood represent?
Sorcha Eastwood is the Member of Parliament for Lagan Valley. See Sorcha Eastwood's official Parliament profile.
How long has Sorcha Eastwood been an MP?
Sorcha Eastwood has served in the House of Commons for 2 years. See Sorcha Eastwood's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sorcha Eastwood?
Sorcha Eastwood has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sorcha Eastwood's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.