Sharon Hodgson

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Sharon Hodgson
Official portrait, 2020
Member of Parliament for Washington and Sunderland West Gateshead East and Washington West (2005–2010)
In office 5 May 2005 – 30 May 2024
Preceded by	Joyce Quin
Majority	3,723 (9.9%)
Chair of the Finance Committee
Incumbent
Assumed office 7 March 2023
Preceded by	Nick Brown
Assistant Government Whip
In office 10 June 2009 – 6 May 2010
Prime Minister	Gordon Brown
Shadow portfolios 2021–2023 PPS to the Opposition Leader 2020–2021 Veterans 2016–2020 Public Health 2015–2016 Children and Families 2013–2015 Women and Equalities 2010–2013 Children and Families 2010–2010 Whip
Personal details
Born	(1966-04-01) 1 April 1966 (age 58) Gateshead, County Durham, England
Political party	Labour
Education	Newcastle College
Website	www.sharonhodgson.org

Sharon Hodgson (born 1 April 1966) is a British politician serving as Member of Parliament (MP) for Washington and Sunderland West, previously Gateshead East and Washington West, since 2005. A member of the Labour Party, she has chaired the Finance Committee since 2023.