MP for Livingston
Assistant Whip
Gregor 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).
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.
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
4 positions
Assistant Whip
Since Sept 2025
Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls
Mar 2025 - Oct 2025
Finance Bill
Jan 2025 - Jan 2025
Business and Trade Committee
Oct 2024 - Oct 2025
Based on parliamentary votes
has generally voted against universal credit
has generally voted for trade union powers
has generally voted for workers rights protections
has generally voted against vat changes
has generally voted against prison sentencing
has generally voted against bus services regulation
has generally voted for renter protections
has generally voted against transgender rights
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Opposition Day: Youth unemployment
Opposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
Draft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026