At a glanceMargaret Mullane is a Labour MP for Dagenham and Rainham, and has represented the seat for 2 years. They have cast 508 votes in Commons divisions (88% attendance), tabled 72 written questions and registered 5 financial interests.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Margaret Mullane did not vote in 67. 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
- Home Affairs Committee Committee since 21 Oct 2024
- Labour Party since 4 Jul 2024
- Dagenham and Rainham Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
Voting record
Voting alignment
Votes most like
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Valerie Vaz
Labour
100.0% · 364 of 364 shared votes
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Naz Shah
Labour
100.0% · 343 of 343 shared votes
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Yasmin Qureshi
Labour
100.0% · 316 of 316 shared votes
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Dr Rosena Allin-Khan
Labour
100.0% · 154 of 154 shared votes
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Afzal Khan
Labour
99.8% · 414 of 415 shared votes
Votes least like
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George Freeman
Conservative
1.1% · 3 of 262 shared votes
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Sir Roger Gale
Conservative
1.3% · 4 of 306 shared votes
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Victoria Atkins
Conservative
1.4% · 4 of 294 shared votes
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Mark Garnier
Conservative
2.1% · 8 of 376 shared votes
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Sir Oliver Dowden
Conservative
2.1% · 7 of 335 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.
Register of financial interests
From the official Register; shown as registered.
Donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP3
- UCL Pearl - £21,723.33 (registered 13 Jul 2026)
- Barking and Dagenham College - £750.00 (registered 26 Jan 2026)
- CEME - £2,100.00 (registered 7 Jul 2025)
Miscellaneous2
- Trustee of Dagenham United Charity. This is an unpaid role. (registered 29 Jul 2024)
- Local Government Association Mentor. This is an unpaid role. (registered 22 Jul 2024)
Written questions
Digital Outdoor Advertising: Planning
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle the impact of outdoor digital billboards on communities in the context of the revised National Planning Policy Framework.
Answer · 16 Jul 2026
Between 16 December 2025 and 10 March 2026, the government consulted on a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). That consultation, which can be found on gov.uk here, proposed removing the existing policy on advertisements.We are currently analysi...
Renewable Energy: Landfill
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his department has made of the potential impact the expiry of the Renewables Obligation for LFGTE on 31 March 2027 on local authority finances.
Answer · 15 Jul 2026
Government is aware that Renewables Obligation support for most landfill gas to energy (LFGTE) generators ends in April 2027, and that this could affect their commercial viability DESNZ’s assessment to date has focused on generator viability, and the pote...
Renewable Energy: Landfill
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the expiry of the Renewables Obligation for LFGTE on the Methane Action Plan.
Answer · 15 Jul 2026
Analysis published within the Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan indicate that the ending of the Renewable Obligation from 2027 could reduce methane capture at landfills in England from ~54% to ~49% without other measures being put in place. However, ...
Renewable Energy: Landfill
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his department is taking to ensure transitional support for the landfill gas to energy sector will be in place when the Renewables Obligation for LFGTE expires on 31 March 2027.
Answer · 15 Jul 2026
Government is aware that support under the Renewables Obligation (RO) scheme will end for existing landfill gas generators from April 2027, which could affect the commercial viability of these generators. That is why, as set out in the Carbon Budget and G...
Heat Networks: Prices
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what powers Ofgem has to intervene where heat network prices are considered excessive.
Answer · 7 Jul 2026
As the regulator of heat networks, Ofgem have broad powers relating to price regulation. These include powers to investigate and intervene where heat network prices charged to consumers are disproportionate or unfair.Under Ofgem’s authorisation regime, he...
Heat Networks: Fees and Charges
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what protections are in place for consumers on heat networks wishing to challenge charges before the completion of the Ofgem authorisation process in January 2027.
Answer · 7 Jul 2026
Since the introduction of the heat network regulator, Ofgem rules require operators and suppliers to charge consumers fairly and guidance has been published on the application of their fair pricing rules. Heat networks have until January 2027 to register ...
Heat Networks: Regulation
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what his Department's planned timetable is for the full implementation of the heat network regulatory framework.
Answer · 7 Jul 2026
Government has introduced statutory redress through the energy ombudsman and statutory advice and advocacy through Citizens Advice and Consumer Scotland for heat network consumers from April 2025. The Department has subsequently introduced Ofgem as the he...
Tax Avoidance
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the value-for-money to the taxpayer of the retrospective Loan Charge.
Answer · 23 Jun 2026
I refer the Hon. Member to the answers I gave on 9 February 2026 to UINs 109841, 109843 and 109842.
Early day motions
| 16 Sep 2025 | Police front counters in London | 6 sig. |
| 10 Sep 2025 | Skilled Worker Visa eligibility rules and transport workers | 22 sig. |
| 1 Sep 2025 | Statutory right for leaseholders to access information | 11 sig. |
Speeches in the chamber
18 May 2026 Backing Business to Create Economic Growth
I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate on backing business to create economic growth. I also welcome the Government’s commitment to removing the barriers to growth in all corners of Britain. With all the hubbub of the last …
15 Apr 2026 Police Federation
It is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Harris. Although the Police Federation serves a purpose by taking an active role in raising issues affecting frontline officers, particularly on pay and workforce issues, I am not sure …
18 Mar 2026 Royal Mail: Performance
I think that we would be hard pressed to find an MP or member of the public who does not support their local postie. We know their value, and they were considered the fourth emergency service during the pandemic. What a shame that we did n…
3 Feb 2026 Town and City Centre Safety
It is an honour to be here under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Derby South (Baggy Shanker) for securing this debate. Many of my constituents are in regular contact with me about safety in their town cent…
2 Dec 2025 Budget Resolutions
Today, as this House continues to debate last week’s Labour Budget, we turn a spotlight on investment and renewal. Thankfully, we have moved on since the Liz Truss Budget—we are no longer talking about growing pies. This Labour Government …
7 Jul 2025 SEND Provision: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
I thank the hon. Gentleman. My seat covers two councils, and I always want the best outcome for my constituents. I agree with him and would be happy to do that. Councils are on the frontline of service delivery in Britain and although t…
7 Jul 2025 SEND Provision: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
There are now 33 primary and secondary ARPs in the borough, compared with just 14 a decade ago. Over that period, the number of children who rely on the services has increased from around 180 to 450. Despite the creation of 230 specialist …
7 Jul 2025 SEND Provision: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
I thank the hon. Gentleman for his points. That is happening against a backdrop of 14 years with no investment for councils and they are really struggling. On behalf of the local authority, I urge the Department for Education to invest …
7 Jul 2025 SEND Provision: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
The hon. Gentleman makes some very good points. The Minister was discussing that issue this afternoon and tomorrow my hon. Friend the Member for Barking (Nesil Caliskan) will have a debate on that very point. Alongside that, the growing…
7 Jul 2025 SEND Provision: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
I have secured this Adjournment debate to discuss the provision of special educational needs and disabilities in the London borough of Barking and Dagenham, an area that I am honoured to partially represent alongside my hon. Friend the Mem…
11 Jun 2025 Engagements
Q7. Will the Prime Minister join me in condemning decisions taken by the Transport Minister of the previous Government, who turned their back on promises to deliver a new train station at Beam Park, which derailed growth in my constituen…
8 Apr 2025 Topical Questions
Will the Minister introduce a 12-month delay to the incoming change in taxation for double-cab pick-up trucks? The manufacturers and their commercial customers feel that they have had insufficient time to adjust to the new changes this mon…
18 Mar 2025 Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (Eleventh sitting)
The new clause is not in keeping with the provisions outlined in the Bill, which primarily focus on border security through new and strengthened law enforcement powers, providing intelligence to address organised immigration crime. I fu…
18 Mar 2025 Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (Eleventh sitting)
It is an honour to serve on your Committee, Dr Murrison. I do not see how turning border security into public discourse on a case-by-case basis is beneficial to the process, either for those administering or presiding over the hearings, or…
13 Mar 2025 Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (Ninth sitting)
It is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Dame Siobhain. I disagree with the hon. Member for Perth and Kinross-shire. Given what we have seen play out in the last few weeks, I welcome the measures outlined in the new clause, whi…
11 Mar 2025 Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (Seventh sitting)
Good morning, Mr Stuart. It was interesting to hear from the hon. Member for Perth and Kinross-shire that he considered the Rwanda scheme a crackpot scheme. Another opinion is that it was “un-Conservative and un-British”—the opinion of Joh…
10 Mar 2025 Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Funding
Has the Department give due consideration to updating the allocation policy? It is currently based on historical funding, which leaves boroughs such as Barking and Dagenham at a disadvantage for SEN provision compared with inner-London bor…
10 Mar 2025 Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Funding
16. What steps she is taking to ensure adequate levels of high needs block funding.
6 Mar 2025 Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (Fifth sitting)
It is an honour to serve on your Committee, Mr Stuart. I thank the hon. Members for Perth and Kinross-shire and for Stockton West for their contributions. There are a few points I want to make. Clause 18 already outlines provision within t…
4 Mar 2025 Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (Fourth sitting)
Does the Minister agree that we seem to be having repetition in our discussions about the commander and his abilities within his role? The role is respected, and that came up in the evidence we heard. Does she feel that there is repetition…
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 12 Feb 2025 – 18 Mar 2025
Expenses
Contact & offices
020 8984 7854
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Margaret Mullane, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Margaret Mullane?
Margaret Mullane is a Member of Parliament representing Dagenham and Rainham in the House of Commons. See Margaret Mullane's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Margaret Mullane represent?
Margaret Mullane sits as Labour. See Margaret Mullane's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Margaret Mullane represent?
Margaret Mullane is the Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham. See Margaret Mullane's official Parliament profile.
How long has Margaret Mullane been an MP?
Margaret Mullane has served in the House of Commons for 2 years. See Margaret Mullane's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Margaret Mullane?
Margaret Mullane has 5 entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Margaret Mullane's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.