MP for Stratford and Bow
Uma Kumaran is a Labour (Co-op) MP for Stratford and Bow, first elected in July 2024. She serves on the Foreign Affairs Committee and on the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill committee, and has previously sat on committees including the Great British Energy Bill, Employment Rights Bill, and the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL].
She shows very high party loyalty (99%) but unusually low attendance (11%). Her voting record places her on the left (27/100). She generally supports workers’ rights and trade unions, and renter protections, while she has frequently voted against measures on prisons, bus services regulation, transgender rights, climate change, and mental health services. She has a mixed record on Universal Credit and has a small number of rebel votes.
Declared four financial interests: two visits outside the UK, a family member engaged in third‑party lobbying, and gifts, benefits or hospitality from UK sources.
Generated 21 February 2026
5 positions
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill
Since May 2025
Foreign Affairs Committee
Since Oct 2024
Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL]
May 2025 - May 2025
Employment Rights Bill
Nov 2024 - Jan 2025
Great British Energy Bill
Sept 2024 - Oct 2024
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
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