David Smith

Voting Patterns

He is positioned centre-left (34/100) and shows strong party loyalty (98% of votes, compared with a Labour average of 99%). His attendance in Parliament is notably low (13% vs 33% party average), and he has recorded a number of rebel votes (6). On policy, he generally supports workers’ rights and trade union powers, has mixed votes on Universal Credit and VAT, and tends to vote against transgender rights, climate change measures, and the expansion of mental health services.

Notable Positions

• Generally supports workers' rights protections and trade union powers.
• Votes show a mixed approach to welfare and taxation, with mixture on Universal Credit and VAT changes.
• Generally opposes transgender rights, climate change measures, and expansions of mental health services.
• Has shown divergence from party line on several bills, including amendments to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill and clauses in the Crime and Policing Bill.

Financial Interests

Declared financial interests total five items: four miscellaneous entries and one land and property interest (within or outside the UK).