Hodgson has served as member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South since 2024, and previously for Washington and Sunderland West and Gateshead East and Washington West from 2005.
Her appointment follows the resignation of Ashley Dalton.
DHSC makes new appointment
Sharon Hodgson has been appointed as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the DHSC.
Sharon Hodgson © UK Parliament
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