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About Emma

Emma Lewell is a Labour Party Politician and your Member of Parliament for South Shields.

Emma's Food Insecurity Bill

Nobody should be going hungry in the UK.

How can Emma help you?

Emma entered politics with a determination to do her best by the people and communities she represents.

Emma Lewell is passionate about South Shields. She believes strongly in social equality and has a strong track record of campaigning for the things that matter most in her constituency, as well as for action on the cost of living, food insecurity and child protection.

Emma knows that you, the residents, are the heart of the community, and that is why she is dedicated to helping you. If you would like to talk to Emma about the constituency, a political issue or if you are interested in finding out more about her work, please get in touch.

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Pride In Place Drop In Events

Friday 1st May 10.00am -12.00pm Action Station Tuesday 5th May 11.30am-12.30pm Key Community Bus at Biddick Hall & Whiteleas Family Hub Tuesday 19th May 11.30am-12.30pm Key Community Bus at Biddick Hall & Whiteleas Family Hub Thursday 21st May 10.00am-3.00pm ...

Pride In Place Neighbourhood Board Chair: Role Description

Have you got what it takes to lead the new Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board? This important role is all about making sure that local people are in control of a new £20m funding award for the Biddick Hall area. Attached is a Role Description. If you wish to put yourself forward as Chair of the new Neighbourhood Board, please read it very carefully and then get in touch with me as soon as possible. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference!

Holocaust Memorial Day 2026

Today I signed the Holocaust Educational Trust (UK) Book of Commitment. Remembering the six million Jewish men, women and children murdered in the Holocaust. As the voices of survivors become fewer, we have a duty to ensure their stories are never forgotten.

It is the honour of my life to be re-elected as your MP for South Shields

Last week I was sworn in as the MP for South Shields for the fifth time, and each time it strikes me how incredibly honoured I feel that you have put your faith in me as the first female MP to represent you in Parliament. It was a truly historic night as the UK...

My Early Day Motion calling for compensation for those affected by building society scandal

I have been contacted by several constituents recently making my office aware of the financial and emotional trauma caused by local building societies after they mis-sold estate-planning and will-writing services to a number of...

Government finally cave on my request for better Healthy Start Scheme communication

Last year, I coordinated a letter calling for all eligible families not receiving Healthy Start payments to be informed of the scheme. This came alongside my Private Members Bill calling for auto-enrolment of families on the scheme to reach the 190,000 low-income...

My Statement on the Standards Committee hearing against former Council leader Iain Malcolm

Tomorrow (Wednesday 20th March), South Tyneside Council’s Standards Committee will consider complaints made against Iain Malcolm (the former council leader) by Senior Officers. Some of the complaints include that his conduct created a toxic and intolerable working...

Bin Strikes in South Tyneside

Please see a link HERE and a picture above of information on the bin strikes in South Tyneside. Link to find your local councillor: https://southtyneside.gov.uk/article/1306/Find-your-councillors

My Statement on the Gaza Ceasefire Vote

Since October last year I have continually called for a ceasefire in Israel and Gaza. In November I voted for a ceasefire in Parliament, I will do so again this evening. I know this vote does not force an end to hostilities, but international pressure does have an...

My Licensing Hours Extensions Bill

Last week my Licensing Hours Extension Bill moved another step closer to becoming an Act of Parliament, passing its second reading. The Bill will ensure that we never again have a situation like last summer where many pubs weren’t able to open earlier for us to show...

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Emma Lewell Buck Labour MP South Shields

About Emma

Emma was born in South Shields and is a passionate ambassador for the town she lives in, and will fight for its people to ensure it continues to thrive in the future.

Key Causes

As a Labour politician, Emma is committed to building a society that works for everyone, not just a privileged few. This belief fuels her work, particularly around food insecurity, something she believes is a sad indictment on the UK and the previous Conservative Government.

Casework

Your MP should be fighting for you – and that’s what Emma does. She has worked with people from right across her constituency to support them to deal with issues that impact their lives. If you’re unsure how Emma can support you, read her latest case work to find out more.