Joan Lorraine Walley (born 23 January 1949) is a British Labour Party politician, who served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Stoke-on-Trent North from the 1987 general election until 2015.
From the University College of Wales, Swansea, she gained a Diploma in Community Work Development.
Following the deselection of her predecessor John Forrester, she stood as the Labour Party candidate for Stoke-on-Trent North (the second female MP for the seat after Harriet Slater) and became the constituency's Member of Parliament (MP) at the 1987 general election.
She was elected by the House to be the Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee on 9 June 2010.
Walley is a supporter of Port Vale, the football club in her constituency.