MP for Torbay
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Work and Pensions)
Steve 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.
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.
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
5 positions
Work and Pensions Committee
Since Oct 2024
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Work and Pensions)
Since Sept 2024
Pension Schemes Bill
Jul 2025 - Sept 2025
Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill
Feb 2025 - Mar 2025
Employment Rights Bill
Nov 2024 - Jan 2025
Based on parliamentary votes
has voted a mixture of ways on universal credit
has almost always voted against trade union powers
has almost always voted against workers rights protections
has generally voted against vat changes
has voted a mixture of ways on prison sentencing
has voted a mixture of ways on bus services regulation
has voted a mixture of ways on renter protections
has generally voted for transgender rights
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2026-27
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading