How They Voted
VOTED FOR Employer National Insurance Increase
VOTED AGAINST VAT on Private Schools
VOTED FOR Illegal Migration Act Repeal
VOTED FOR Assisted Dying Bill
VOTED AGAINST Defence Spending 2.5% GDP
Recent Public Statements
Latest verbatim posts and speeches from Melanie Onn on Bluesky and gov.uk. Sourced directly from public APIs. No paraphrase, no editorialising.
We want hungry minds, not hungry bellies. Free breakfast clubs were only available in 1 in 10 schools under the Tories. Labour is making them available for all our children.View post ↗
I'm now on Instagram! Follow for constituency updates, national policy announcements, and much more. Click the link below or search @melanieonnmp instagram.com/melanieonnmpView post ↗
A statement on today’s events in Manchester:View post ↗
👏 Delighted to see a new paid internship scheme exclusively for working-class students in the Civil Service starting in 2026. Talent exists everywhere — opportunities should too. www.gov.uk/government/n...View post ↗
Since my election, I've visited well over 100 local schools, small business, industry sites and community groups. You can find out more about where I've been and invite me to your group at melanieonn.org.ukView post ↗
No explanation required.View post ↗
Apply for a free defibrillator via @TheBHF’s Community Defibrillator Funding Programme and help save lives in Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes. Open to non-profit, local groups, places of worship, councils and more LINK: bit.ly/4ksaBjyView post ↗
The MS Society have launched a free children’s book and soft toy of a friendly nerve cell called Tingo to help families talk about MS. This is a fantastic initiative and one I am delighted to promote. Residents can find out more and order yours here: mssociety.org.uk/tingoView post ↗
22 more recent statements available.
Said One Thing, Voted Another?
Verbatim Hansard contributions placed beside how this MP actually voted. See the full Lie Detector for methodology.
£100m border security boost, offering practical solutions not gimmicks. This includes a pilot “one-in, one-out” deal with France – for the first time, migrants arriving illegally on small boats will be returned to France. www.gov.uk/government/n...Bluesky post · 2025-08-06
It was good to drop into the North East Lincolnshire Armed Forces Community Health Fair yesterday at Grimsby Town Hall. Well done to everyone involved, it was really interesting to hear how you are supporting local residents.Bluesky post · 2025-08-01
The days of water bosses taking bonuses while dumping sewage are over. Labour has banned bonuses for several water company bosses - including at Anglian Water. After years of pollution and no accountability, we're putting an end to rewards for failure.Bluesky post · 2025-06-07
The Labour Government is delivering real change. By shifting management of the NHS back into democratic hands, we are cutting wasteful bureaucracy and using the savings to hire more doctors and nurses—helping to reduce waiting lists and get patients seen faster.Bluesky post · 2025-03-14
Expenses Breakdown
Total: £201,216. Rank: #490 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.
What They Actually Claimed For
Itemised IPSA claims for the 138 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £211,985. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.
30 items for review
- £2,100 Single claim of £2,100.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 26/09/2024.
- £2,100 Single claim of £2,100.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 04/02/2025.
- £2,100 Single claim of £2,100.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 04/03/2025.
- £2,100 Single claim of £2,100.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 04/10/2024.
- £2,100 Single claim of £2,100.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 06/01/2025.
- £2,100 Single claim of £2,100.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 05/11/2024.
- £2,100 Single claim of £2,100.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 03/12/2024.
- £5,305 Single claim of £5,304.54 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £821 Single claim of £821.18 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 26/03/2025.
- £793 Single claim of £792.97 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 17/03/2025.
- £1,700 Single claim of £1,699.99 for Equipment - purchase (Other office equipment) on 17/03/2025.
- £1,263 Single claim of £1,263.10 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 27/03/2025.
- £3,000 Single claim of £3,000.00 for Pooled staffing services (Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)) on 03/10/2024.
- £666 Single claim of £666.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 01/12/2024.
- £666 Single claim of £666.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 01/02/2025.
- £528 Single claim of £528.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 05/09/2024.
- £666 Single claim of £666.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 01/10/2024.
- £666 Single claim of £666.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 01/03/2025.
- £666 Single claim of £666.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 01/01/2025.
- £666 Single claim of £666.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 19/09/2024.
- £666 Single claim of £666.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 01/11/2024.
- £959 Single claim of £958.68 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 22/08/2024.
- £600 Single claim of £600.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 22/08/2024.
- £1,654 Single claim of £1,654.00 for Hotel - London (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £2,928 Single claim of £2,928.06 for Rail (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
Search the top 30 claims paid
Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £201,559
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£156,628
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£5,305
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£3,000
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£2,928
Legal costs0
£2,120
Accomodation for September 20240
£2,100
0
£2,100
0
£2,100
[***] - Rent £2,100 for period 3/10/24 to 2/11/24 - [***]0
£2,100
0
£2,100
0
£2,100
0
£2,100
Legal costs0
£1,820
Other office equipment0
£1,700
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-258 nights
£1,654
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£1,476
Office furniture0
£1,263
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES [200011781-499]0
£959
Office furniture0
£821
Office furniture0
£793
Year on year
FY 24-25 98 claims £201,216
FY 25-26 40 claims £10,769
Travel
£10,864 paid across 0 trips.
Accommodation
£14,797 paid across 0 nights.
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