MP for Leeds South West and Morley
Mark Sewards is a Labour (Co-op) MP elected in July 2024 to represent Leeds South West and Morley. He currently sits on the Education Committee (since October 2024) and has previously served on a committee related to a Non-Domestic Rating Bill in December 2024.
He demonstrates high party loyalty, with 100% voting with his party and 0 rebel votes, though his voting attendance is very low at 13% (well below the party average). His voting record shows a mix of stances: he generally supports workers’ rights protections and trade union powers, and supports renter protections, while he has tended to vote against Universal Credit and against harsher prison sentencing. He positions himself in the centre of the political spectrum.
Declares four financial interests: three entries relating to visits outside the UK and one entry for donations and other support for activities as an MP.
Generated 21 February 2026
2 positions
Education Committee
Since Oct 2024
Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill
Dec 2024 - Dec 2024
Based on parliamentary votes
has generally voted against universal credit
has voted a mixture of ways on trade union powers
has voted a mixture of ways on 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
