ECHO COLUMN: Local elections 2024 - voting for the first North East Mayor and an opportunity for change.



In the midst of a Conservative-inflicted cost-of-living crisis, housing stock shortage and the North East experiencing the worst child poverty levels in the country, voters will be going to the polls on the 2nd of May.

At today’s Westminster Hall debate on Food Waste and Food Redistribution, I highlighted how tackling food waste is key to ending food insecurity and creating a sustainable food system.



Thank you to Company Shop for all the fantastic redistribution work you do in Washington, and across the UK.

Sharon Hodgson MP's report - Mar-Apr 2024 - number 170

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Sharon Hodgson MP's report - Feb-Mar 2024 - number 169

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Increases in Antisemitic offences - Westminster Hall Debate - 09-01-2024

Sharon Hodgson MP's report - Dec 2023 – Jan 2024 number 167

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Sharon Hodgson MP's report - Nov-Dec - 2023 number 166

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Following my two recent questions in the Chamber, I met with the Secretary of State for Justice, Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk to discuss the sentencing of the man responsible for the tragic death of my young constituent, Gregg McGuire.  I was joined in this meeting by Gregg’s mother, Alison, his stepfather, Daniel, and Sergeant Lowery the lead officer on the case.

I am deeply appreciative of the Lord Chancellor taking the time to personally listen to Gregg’s tragic case and the empathy and support he showed to the family.

I am encouraged by his commitment to hear for himself the initial prosecution statement and the sentencing remarks made by the presiding Judge.

In the pursuit of justice for Gregg and other victims of road traffic incidents, I stand united with Alison and her family.

Clip 1 (12th September 2023)

Clip 2 (21st November 2023)

Watch Sharon's speech here >

Sharon Hodgson MP spoke in the Chamber on the 20th November 2023, in the debate at the report stage of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill.  Drawing on several of the tabled amendments, notably on drip pricing, she highlighted the potential role of the CMA in tackling concerns in the primary and illicit secondary-ticketing markets.

Watch Sharon Hodgson's contribution here:  
Sharon Hodgson MP King's speech debate 9 November, 2023 >

Sharon Hodgson MP spoke in the Chamber on the 9th of November, following the Kings’ Speech on the 7th to discuss three key policy areas this King’s Speech failed to address; namely action relating to the Electric Vehicle Industry, her ongoing campaign against Ticket Abuse, and the funding crisis facing the School Food sector.