Who Is the MP for Gateshead?
Gateshead town centre falls in the Gateshead Central and Whickham constituency, represented in Parliament by Mark Ferguson (Labour). Constituency boundaries don't follow town edges, so if you live on the outskirts your address may fall in a neighbouring seat — check with your postcode below.
Contact Mark Ferguson
MPs deal with constituents' problems with government services — benefits, HMRC, immigration, pensions — and hold regular local surgeries. Contact details and surgery information are on the official Parliament profile:
Mark Ferguson — official Parliament profile →
Expenses and voting record
See exactly how much Mark Ferguson has claimed in office costs, staffing, travel and accommodation — broken down by year and category — on MP Expenses, sourced from IPSA (the official expenses body). Voting records for Mark Ferguson are on TheyWorkForYou.
Check your exact constituency
Enter your postcode on the official Parliament website to confirm your constituency and MP:
When Gateshead's MP makes local news, we cover it in our daily local news. More practical local information in the Gateshead local guide.