Mark Ferguson

Mark Andrew Ferguson (born 11 March 1985 ) is a British politician, journalist, and trade unionist. He became the Labour Member of Parliament (MP) for Gateshead Central and Whickham at the 2024 general election.

Early life Ferguson grew up in Gateshead, and attended Ryton Comprehensive School. He studied social and political science at Robinson College, Cambridge, and was President of the Cambridge University Students' Union (CUSU) from 2006 to 2007.

Career Ferguson has worked as a journalist and trade unionist.

Ferguson was selected as the prospective parliamentary candidate for Gateshead Central and Whickham, to succeed retiring Labour MP Ian Mearns (Gateshead). He won the constituency in the 2024 general election with a majority of 9,644 votes.

In the September 2025 cabinet reshuffle Ferguson was appointed to the ministerial position of assistant government whip.