Damien Egan
MP for Bristol North East
Lab
15 Feb 2024 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
Immigration is the No. 1 issue on the doorsteps of Bristol North East: most people will ask me about it. They want a firm but also fair approach, but they have been let down over many years. Controlling our borders and knowing who comes here is essential, not least to integration. What can the Prime Minister say to my constituents that will give them an assurance that the reforms that he and the Home Secretary are proposing—which I support—will be firm, but also fair?
Context
Immigration is a critical issue for Bristol North East constituents, who want a firm yet fair approach to border control.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
I am proud to lead an open, tolerant, generous country. To maintain that principle, we must restore order and control, fix the utterly broken system left by the Conservatives, and end the division that others seek to exploit. That includes creating safe and legal routes and recognising those who contribute, integrate and strengthen our society, while at the same time reducing the number of illegal arrivals and removing those with no right to be here. That is a fair, progressive system which meets modern challenges.
Session: PMQs
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I would like to ask about the recruitment freeze on civil service roles in the military. Will it change as a result of the publication of the DIP, and how are skills gaps to be addressed to limit pressure on military personnel?
Context
A freeze on civil service roles in the military was recently implemented, raising concerns about skills gaps and pressure on personnel.
Luke Pollard
I know that my hon. Friend represents a large number of constituents who work at Defence Equipment and Support at Abbey Wood, and do so really well. In the DIP, we have set out our support for the whole team effort between civilians and military personnel, and are looking at creating more efficiencies and using new technologies to do so.
Session: Topical Questions 2026-07-06
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The Baroness Morris's inquiry into white working-class children has identified how, from early years to future jobs, white British boys on free school meals are falling well behind. How will Ministers review and incorporate this inquiry's findings into their work, particularly in relation to jobs and skills?
Context
Baroness Morris's inquiry highlights that white British boys on free school meals are falling behind in education and job prospects. The report has numerous recommendations.
Pat McFadden
I welcome my hon. Friend's question. The report published today is really important, and it shows the lack of opportunity for white working-class children at schools. Our agenda of maximum opportunity for young people and of not letting people drop out and be left behind is really important in getting more opportunity for this group of young people.
Session: Topical Questions 2026-06-29
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Extremism in the UK is growing at an unprecedented rate. Extreme left and extreme right ideologies, alongside growing Islamist extremism, are being fuelled by increasingly brazen interference from foreign states. At a recent summit hosted by Wilton Park, I heard how countries such as Norway now treat extremism as a national security priority, linking it more to defence. Will the Minister consider establishing a proper mechanism so that we can designate domestic extremist groups? Will the Government commit to recognising extremism and social cohesion as a first-tier national security priority?
Context
The issue of rising extremism in the UK is growing at an unprecedented rate, affecting both extreme left and right ideologies alongside Islamist extremism.
Dan Jarvis
The Government are delivering a fundamental reset of how we counter extremism, including publishing an annual state of extremism report. We also recognise countering extremism and enhancing social cohesion as a priority area in 'Protecting What Matters'. The police have various tools to address extremist activities, and we are fast-tracking the creation of a new state threats designation power that will further clamp down on individuals and groups carrying out hostile activity for foreign states.
Session: Extremism
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Extremism in the UK is growing at an unprecedented rate. Extreme left and extreme right ideologies, alongside growing Islamist extremism, are being fuelled by increasingly brazen interference from foreign states. At a recent summit hosted by Wilton Park, I heard how countries such as Norway now treat extremism as a national security priority, linking it more to defence. Will the Minister consider establishing a proper mechanism so that we can designate domestic extremist groups? Will the Government commit to recognising extremism and social cohesion as a first-tier national security priority?
Context
The issue of rising extremism in the UK is growing at an unprecedented rate, affecting both extreme left and right ideologies alongside Islamist extremism.
Dan Jarvis
The Government are delivering a fundamental reset of how we counter extremism, including publishing an annual state of extremism report. We also recognise countering extremism and enhancing social cohesion as a priority area in 'Protecting What Matters'. The police have various tools to address extremist activities, and we are fast-tracking the creation of a new state threats designation power that will further clamp down on individuals and groups carrying out hostile activity for foreign states.
Session: Extremism
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Given the events in the middle east, can the Chancellor share with us what work is being done here and alongside our NATO allies and other partners to understand the economic consequences, people's changing needs and the impact that has on Government spending when countries face times of conflict?
Context
The MP is concerned about the economic impact of the conflict in the Middle East on the UK and its NATO allies.
Rachel Reeves
I am proud to be the Labour Chancellor who has overseen the biggest uplift in defence spending since the end of the cold war. Just last week we announced a £1 billion helicopter deal with Leonardo, based in Yeovil, just down the road from my hon. Friend. Yesterday I confirmed to the House that the Ministry of Defence has access to the special reserve. That means that the added costs of deploying additional capabilities in the middle east will be funded entirely by the Treasury special reserve.
Session: Topical Questions
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That is fantastic to hear. Will the Secretary of State set out the practical impact of the west of England youth guarantee trailblazer so far? Assuming that it is positive, will she confirm plans to back it up with more investment, in order to support our young people in the Bristol area?
Context
The west of England youth guarantee trailblazer is aimed at supporting young people into employment, education or training. The questioner seeks to understand the practical impact so far and future funding commitments.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Liz Kendall)
I am really proud of the work being led in the west of England—including by our fantastic Mayor, Helen Godwin—to help more young people. The trailblazer is engaging much more deeply with employers—it has engaged over 135 of them. It is helping to enrol young people on employability courses and giving them more work placements, giving them the skills and experience they need. As my hon. Friend knows, young people say that they need a job to gain experience, but in order to get the job, they need that experience. We are trying to turn that around. We have announced additional funding of up to another £5 million for that west of England youth guarantee trailblazer.
Session: NEET Young People
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What steps is she taking to support young people into employment, education or training in Bristol North East constituency?
Context
One in eight young people are not in education, employment or training. The west of England youth guarantee trailblazer covers the Bristol North East constituency and aims to remove barriers to work.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Liz Kendall)
One in eight young people are not in education, employment or training. The west of England youth guarantee trailblazer, including free bus travel for participants and connecting young people with skills support, is engaging over 135 employers. The trailblazer is helping to enrol young people on employability courses and providing work placements, giving them the skills and experience they need. Additional funding of up to another £5 million has been announced for the west of England youth guarantee trailblazer.
Session: NEET Young People
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With the defence review coming, alongside the welcome extra investment in defence, how will things change so that more school leavers in Bristol can learn about the opportunities in the military and across Bristol’s wider defence sector?
Context
The defence review is expected to bring changes that could provide more opportunities for young people in the military and defence sector.
Luke Pollard (The Minister for the Armed Forces)
A career in the armed forces or a defence industry is a good career for any school leaver in Bristol, in Plymouth or anywhere across our country. I commend my hon. Friend on the work that he and people in Bristol are doing to promote a career in our armed forces and the defence industries.
Session: Topical Questions
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This morning, the Work and Pensions Committee was at the Welsh Assembly, where we heard from Wales’s Older People’s Commissioner as part of our pensioner poverty review. I was impressed that Wales has a role with real legal clout. From what we heard, it is making a difference for older people in Wales. Do Ministers agree that we should at least look at extending that to England and Scotland?
Context
The Work and Pensions Committee was at the Welsh Assembly to hear from Wales’s Older People’s Commissioner about pensioner poverty.
Torsten Bell (The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury)
We should always learn lessons from Wales. In fact, this Government are already doing that. The roll-out of free breakfast clubs, which is happening across England at the moment, was pioneered in Wales. Children are receiving a free breakfast because of the work done in Wales. I praise my hon. Friend and the entire Work and Pensions Committee for the work that it is doing as part of its inquiry into pensioner poverty. I will be coming to give evidence to the Committee shortly, and I know that its members have been listening not just in Wales but more widely, with events in Glasgow and Manchester as well.
Session: Winter Fuel Payment Means-testing
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Given the hostile activity undertaken—the surveying of our cables—can Ministers give assurances that the full needs of our Navy will be reflected in the strategic defence review so we can defend our homeland security?
Context
The hostile activity of surveying undersea cables poses a serious threat to the economy, public services, and social order.
The Minister for the Armed Forces (Luke Pollard)
As a Navy brat and representative of a naval constituency, I understand the importance. It is not just the Royal Navy that defends our critical national infrastructure; it involves the RAF, the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, and other forces working together to defend our interests. We have formidable capabilities to protect ourselves.
Session: Undersea Infrastructure
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Today, less than 5% of Personal Independence Payments assessments are conducted face-to-face despite the move during the pandemic to online and telephone methods. What assessment has been made regarding this change? Are there any links between this shift and an increase in fraud?
Context
During the covid pandemic, assessments for personal independence payments were largely moved to online or over-the-phone formats. Currently, less than 5% of these assessments have returned to face-to-face interactions.
Andrew Western
Since telephone and video assessments have been introduced, there is no evidence to suggest that these delivery channels are less effective than face-to-face assessments in detecting fraudulent claims. In 2023-24, PIP overpayments accounted for just 0.4% of the DWP’s overall spend on PIP.
Session: Topical Questions
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What representations have been made to the BBC and Ofcom to ensure that impartiality is upheld in all areas?
Context
The BBC has faced criticism for biased reporting of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, as highlighted by the Asserson report.
The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Lisa Nandy)
I thank my hon. Friend for raising this issue. When I met representatives from the Jewish community recently about antisemitism in the arts, I was shocked and horrified by some of their experiences, and we are working closely with them to tackle it. I can confirm to my hon. Friend that I have raised this issue directly with the BBC director general. I am aware that the BBC gets criticism from all sides about its reporting and has a difficult balance to strike, but we are determined to work with the BBC and support it to get that right.
Session: Topical Questions
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May I thank the Minister for the answers that he has given me in this Chamber, and in a written answer at the end of October, on the plight of leaseholders who have extra apartment levels grafted on above the blocks in which they live? I appreciate that he does not want to alter the planning presumption in favour of granting permission to build add-on extra levels, but will he at least consider outlawing any attempt by freeholders to pass on the cost of botched extensions to the poor old leaseholders, who have suffered enough by having such extensions built over their heads in the first place?
Context
Concerns about the costs of building extra apartment levels over existing blocks and passing these costs to leaseholders.
Matthew Pennycook
I thank the right hon. Gentleman for his question. He will recognise—I know he does—that those types of developments are the result of the expansion of permitted development rights that was taken forward after 2013. There are issues with the quality of some of the works that have come through that stream. On the specific issue he raises, perhaps it might be a good idea if we sat down together. I will happily discuss with him how we can protect leaseholders from those types of variable service charge increases.
Session: Leasehold Reform
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I recently met people living on the redeveloped Blackberry Hill hospital site in Fishponds, and they told me about the excessive and unfair leasehold charges that they face from their property management company, FirstPort. What assurances can the Minister provide that this Government will, once and for all, free people from the leaseholder system and end the rip-off fees?
Context
The question follows a previous ministerial statement on leasehold reforms and concerns about excessive charges faced by leaseholders in Bristol.
Matthew Pennycook
The Government are acutely aware that far too many leaseholders across the country are routinely subject to unjustified permissions and administration fees, unreasonable or extortionate charges, and onerous conditions that are imposed with little or no consultation. That is not what home ownership should entail, and it is why we must bring the system to an end in this Parliament. As I set out in the written ministerial statement to which I referred earlier, the Government will act to protect leaseholders from abuse and poor service at the hands of unscrupulous managing agents.
Session: Leasehold Reform
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On the doorstep in Bristol North East, people regularly talk to me about the difficulties they have getting a GP appointment. Will the Minister assure primary care services in my constituency, such as Kingswood health centre, that the Budget will help them and marks the first steps in transforming our NHS?
Context
Residents of Bristol North East have raised concerns about difficulties in obtaining GP appointments.
Stephen Kinnock
We have pledged to bring back the family doctor, and we have already invested an additional £82 million in the additional roles reimbursement scheme to recruit 1,000 more newly qualified GPs in 2024-25. We are also committed to fixing the front door of the NHS, for example through £100 million of capital funding that was announced in the Budget.
Session: Topical Questions
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With our domestic air defences under increased scrutiny, will the Secretary of State update us on the work being done to strengthen them and give assurances that our Government understand that our forces will need the resources available to secure our skies?
Context
Increased scrutiny on UK's domestic air defence systems due to rising threats.
John Healey
This is one of the areas that the strategic defence review is looking at closely: it has set up 26 review and challenge panels and is drawing in almost 150 external experts from the whole range of defence. With rising threats at this point, this is part of the long, hard look we have to take at the capabilities we need in order to keep Britain safe in future and to be strong abroad.
Session: Topical Questions
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How will you ensure that the money from councils goes to the people who really need it?
Context
Local councils have discretion over how to spend the household support fund, leading to variations in distribution. The question focuses on ensuring funds reach those most in need.
Andrew Western
Like me, my hon. Friend is a former local authority leader—albeit a directly elected mayor, and with a far greater mandate, therefore, than I ever enjoyed. Like me, he will appreciate the importance of empowering local areas to respond to local need. That said, all councils must develop delivery plans to show how they are targeting the funds to support the most vulnerable, to ensure that the spirit of the HSF is upheld in helping low-income households with the cost of essentials.
Session: Household Support Fund Extension
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What assessment have you made of the potential impact of the extension of the household support fund in 2025-26 on low-income households?
Context
No specific assessment has been made on the potential impact of the household support fund extension in 2025-26, despite its importance for low-income households.
Andrew Western
No specific assessment has been made of the impact of the household support fund on low-income households in 2025-26, although we hear routinely from local authorities across the country about the impact of the fund in supporting those who are struggling. An evaluation of the fourth iteration of the scheme, running from April 2023 to March 2024, will be published shortly, exploring the benefits of the more than 19 million awards made during this period.
Session: Household Support Fund Extension
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What does the extra funding outlined for children in the Budget mean for the growing number of foster children and children who need foster care?
Context
The Minister is asked about the extra funding outlined in the Budget for children and its implications for foster care.
Janet Daby
Foster carers provide some of the best care for children who are looked after. Some £4 million of new funding has been allocated for regional foster recruitment hubs, bringing the total amount of funding to £15 million. I am pleased to say that these hubs will generate hundreds of new foster placements.
Session: Topical Questions
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I would like to ask a question that comes out of local government. One of the frustrations that I found after 14 years in local government was that short-term cuts can often end up costing more in the long run—an example that always comes to mind is youth services. What does the Chancellor make of the Local Government Association's call for spending on prevention to be routinely considered in both Treasury and departmental spending decisions, and for better tracking of long-term outcomes?
Context
Local government faces short-term cuts that can often end up costing more in the long run.
Darren Jones
My hon. Friend is right to point out the opportunities for improvement. As the Chancellor set out in her July statement, prevention will be at the heart of this Government's new approach to public service reform. That will be set out in the spending review in the coming months.
Session: Topical Questions
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What reassurance can I give them that this action is being backed up with measures to stop illegal working by people who do not have a right to work here?
Context
People in Bristol North East ask about deterrence against illegal working.
Yvette Cooper
We set up a major programme through the summer, including raids and pursuing illegal working across the country. We increased our work on returns with 1,000 additional staff redeployed to enforce rules.
Session: Small Boat Crossings
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What steps her Department is taking to tackle criminal gangs facilitating small boat crossings. The criminal smuggling and trafficking gangs organising small boat crossings are undermining our border security and putting lives at risk. A baby died in the channel this weekend.
Context
The criminal smuggling and trafficking gangs that organise small boat crossings are undermining border security and putting lives at risk. A baby died in the channel recently.
Yvette Cooper
The Government have set up a new border security command, led by former police chief Martin Hewitt, to work with other countries to go after the gangs.
Session: Small Boat Crossings
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What progress has been made on giving local councils longer-term funding settlements?
Context
The MP highlighted the role of local councils in delivering services and questioned the lack of longer-term funding certainty for them.
Rachel Reeves
The Government are committed to delivering longer-term certainty for local authorities, as part of our wider commitment to a more empowered, accountable and sustainable local government system that will support strong public services in all our communities. The Government will set out further details on our plans for local government funding in the upcoming Budget and spending review on 30 October.
Session: Economic Growth
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All of us here want to see an end to the conflict in Gaza and Israel, and that means getting to a lasting peace as soon as possible. There is growing concern that we are seeing rising hostilities in the north of Israel with Hezbollah, with a deadly increase in attacks targeted against civilians. Will the Foreign Secretary reassure us that Britain will play a full part in working with Israel and other allies to counter the threat?
Context
Growing concern over rising hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Hezbollah is an Iranian-funded terror group entrenched in southern Lebanon.
David Lammy
Further escalation is in nobody's interests. I reassure my hon. Friend that we understand who sits behind Hezbollah—that is Iran. It has been engaged in a lot of activity to drive forward escalation in the region, so I of course want to give him that reassurance.
Session: Topical Questions
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Defence Investment Plan
30 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Milburn Review: Interim Report
02 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Middle East: Defence
09 March 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Immigration Policy
09 March 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Iran-Israel Conflict 2025-06-16
16 June 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
School-based Nursery Capital Grants 2025-04-02
02 April 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Crime and Policing Bill 2025-03-10
10 March 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Gaza 2025-03-04
04 March 2025
Urgent Question
Contributed to this debate
Will the Minister confirm the concerns over Israel blocking humanitarian aid from entering Gaza, and provide assurances that the UK will condemn and take action against such violations of internationa...
Middle East 2025-01-16
16 January 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Syria
09 December 2024
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Attendance
72.3%
60 of 83 votes
Aye Votes
25
30.1% of votes
No Votes
35
42.2% of votes
Abstentions
23
27.7% of votes
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 80
Noes: 281
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
Noes: 282
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
Ayes: 177
Noes: 308
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
Ayes: 318
Noes: 107
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
Ayes: 330
Noes: 93
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 323
Noes: 160
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
Ayes: 329
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
Ayes: 332
Noes: 94
Passed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amen...
Ayes: 294
Noes: 110
Passed
23 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
Ayes: 108
Noes: 307
Failed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day: Puberty blockers
Ayes: 112
Noes: 283
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11
Ayes: 104
Noes: 391
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11
Ayes: 171
Noes: 322
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 22
Ayes: 74
Noes: 323
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 4
Ayes: 164
Noes: 311
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 144
Noes: 244
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill: Allocation of Time motion
Ayes: 233
Noes: 94
Passed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 85
Noes: 317
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8
Ayes: 143
Noes: 249
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13
Ayes: 135
Noes: 258
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 77
Noes: 255
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 151
Noes: 258
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 162
Noes: 246
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulatio...
Ayes: 262
Noes: 86
Passed
24 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms
Ayes: 69
Noes: 279
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 156
Noes: 273
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
Noes: 272
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 77
Noes: 280
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 73
Noes: 256
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 361
Noes: 84
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Ayes: 277
Noes: 143
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2...
Ayes: 279
Noes: 90
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Marit...
Ayes: 362
Noes: 107
Passed
04 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
03 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 458
Noes: 104
Passed
28 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 294
Noes: 108
Passed
28 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
Ayes: 103
Noes: 284
Failed
28 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: Youth unemployment
Ayes: 91
Noes: 287
Failed
27 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 9
Ayes: 91
Noes: 378
Failed
27 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 2
Ayes: 61
Noes: 311
Failed
27 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 1
Ayes: 88
Noes: 310
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 191
Noes: 326
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 195
Noes: 317
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Thir...
Ayes: 316
Noes: 194
Passed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial...
Ayes: 373
Noes: 106
Passed
20 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 185
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Sentencing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 7
Ayes: 319
Noes: 127
Passed
20 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 344
Noes: 182
Passed
20 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 184
Passed
1
PMQs Asked
24
Ministerial Questions Asked
11
House of Commons Debates Involved
0
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
83
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 1370 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
-73% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+76% above average
This MP:
24
Average:
13.7
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+127% above average
This MP:
11
Average:
4.8
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.4
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
+4% above average
This MP:
72.3
Average:
69.5
Important Context
- - Ministers answer questions rather than asking them, so have different activity patterns
- - Activity quantity doesn't measure quality or effectiveness of representation
- - Some MPs focus more on constituency work than parliamentary questions
- - Newly elected MPs will have less parliamentary history
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