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Steve Darling
MP for Torbay
Liberal DemocratOpposition
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Work and Pensions)
About This MP
AI-generatedSteve Darling is the Liberal Democrat MP for Torbay, elected on 4 July 2024. He currently serves as Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Work and Pensions and sits on the Work and Pensions Committee; he has previously served on committees considering the Pension Schemes Bill, Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill, and the Employment Rights Bill.
Voting Patterns
Darling shows very high party loyalty (99%) but low voting attendance (12%). He has 2 rebel votes and a centrist overall position (46/100). His voting record is mixed across many topics: on Universal Credit, Trade union powers and Workers' rights protections, his votes are a mix of aye and no; he has generally voted against VAT changes, and he has generally voted for prison sentencing, bus services regulation, transgender rights, climate change measures, and mental health services. Notably, he voted AYE on End of Life Bill amendments (two occasions) against his party, which voted NO.
Notable Positions
- Generally supports tougher prison sentencing.
- Supports regulation of bus services to protect public transport.
- Supports transgender rights and protections.
- Supports climate change measures.
- Supports funding and expansion of mental health services.
Financial Interests
Declares three financial interests: donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP; gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources; and miscellaneous interests.
Generated 21 February 2026
99%
Party Loyalty
12%
Attendance
2
Rebel Votes
—
Total Votes
Political Position
LEFTRIGHT
Centrist(46)
Based on 67 votesCareer & Roles
5 positions
Current
Committee
Work and Pensions Committee
Since Oct 2024
Opposition
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Work and Pensions)
Since Sept 2024
Previous
Committee
Pension Schemes Bill
Jul 2025 - Sept 2025
Committee
Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill
Feb 2025 - Mar 2025
Committee
Employment Rights Bill
Nov 2024 - Jan 2025
Voting Stances
Based on parliamentary votes
Universal Credit
Mixedhas voted a mixture of ways on universal credit
44 votes
Trade union powers
Strongly againsthas almost always voted against trade union powers
34 votes
Workers rights protections
Strongly againsthas almost always voted against workers rights protections
34 votes
VAT changes
Generally againsthas generally voted against vat changes
24 votes
Prison sentencing
Mixedhas voted a mixture of ways on prison sentencing
17 votes
Bus services regulation
Mixedhas voted a mixture of ways on bus services regulation
15 votes
Renter protections
Mixedhas voted a mixture of ways on renter protections
13 votes
Transgender rights
Generally forhas generally voted for transgender rights
13 votes
Financial Interests
3 declarations · £3,553 total
Recent Rebel Votes
Recent Votes
ABSENT
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2026-27
11 Feb 2026279 Aye90 No
NO
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
11 Feb 2026277 Aye143 No
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
AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
3 Feb 2026458 Aye