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Gregor Poynton
MP for Livingston
Labour (Co-op)Government
Assistant Whip
About This MP
AI-generatedGregor Poynton is a Labour and Co-operative MP for Livingston, elected in 2024. He is currently an Assistant Whip in the Government and has a background in business and trade oversight, previously serving on the Business and Trade Committee (2024-2025), the Finance Bill committee (2025) and the Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls (2025).
Voting Patterns
He shows very high party loyalty, at 100% (the party average is 99%), but has a notably low voting attendance at 14% (party average 33%). He has no rebel votes. His voting record places him centre-left (39/100). On key issues, he generally supports workers’ rights and rental protections, back VAT changes, and shows a mixed stance on climate change measures, while often voting against protest rights and opposing some prison-sentencing measures.
Notable Positions
- Supports trade union powers.
- Supports workers' rights protections.
- Supports renter protections.
- Generally votes for VAT changes.
- Generally votes against protest rights.
Financial Interests
Four declared financial interests: three entries relate to donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP, and one relates to gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources.
Generated 21 February 2026
100%
Party Loyalty
14%
Attendance
0
Rebel Votes
—
Total Votes
Political Position
LEFTRIGHT
Centre-left(39)
Based on 116 votesCareer & Roles
4 positions
Current
Government
Assistant Whip
Since Sept 2025
Previous
Committee
Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls
Mar 2025 - Oct 2025
Committee
Finance Bill
Jan 2025 - Jan 2025
Committee
Business and Trade Committee
Oct 2024 - Oct 2025
Voting Stances
Based on parliamentary votes
Universal Credit
Generally againsthas generally voted against universal credit
38 votes
Trade union powers
Generally forhas generally voted for trade union powers
28 votes
Workers rights protections
Generally forhas generally voted for workers rights protections
28 votes
VAT changes
Generally againsthas generally voted against vat changes
24 votes
Prison sentencing
Generally againsthas generally voted against prison sentencing
17 votes
Bus services regulation
Generally againsthas generally voted against bus services regulation
13 votes
Renter protections
Generally forhas generally voted for renter protections
13 votes
Transgender rights
Generally againsthas generally voted against transgender rights
13 votes
Financial Interests
4 declarations · £14,400 total
Recent Votes
AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
11 Feb 2026362 Aye107 No
AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
4 Feb 2026392 Aye116 No
NO
Opposition Day: Youth unemployment
28 Jan 202691 Aye287 No
NO
Opposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
28 Jan 2026103 Aye284 No
AYE
Draft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026
28 Jan 2026294 Aye108 No