Who is the MP for Blaydon and Consett?

Liz Twist MP · Labour

Liz Twist (Labour) is the Member of Parliament for Blaydon and Consett, and has been in the House of Commons since 8 June 2017.

2024 General Election in Blaydon and Consett

Result: Lab Hold. Turnout was 59.9% (42,216 votes from 70,487 electors). The majority was 11,153, or 26.4% of votes cast.

Current committees

• Work and Pensions Committee, since 22 June 2026

Liz Twist on parliament.uk

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• How they have voted
• What they have said in the Commons (Hansard)
• Written questions they have asked
• Register of Members' Financial Interests
• Contact details
• Blaydon and Consett constituency page

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