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Andrew Western
MP for Stretford and Urmston
Labour (Co-op)Government
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions)
About This MP
AI-generatedAndrew Western is a Labour (Co-op) MP for Stretford and Urmston, first elected in December 2022. He currently serves as Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions) from July 2024, and has previously held roles including Opposition Whip and seats on several committees, such as the Scottish Affairs Committee and the International Trade Committee.
Voting Patterns
He shows high party loyalty with no rebel votes, but his voting attendance is below the party average. Described as centrist, his voting record covers a range of issues, with a tendency to support workers’ rights while opposing protest rights and stricter immigration or asylum policies.
Notable Positions
- Opposes Rwanda deportation scheme
- Supports workers’ rights protections
- Opposes protest rights
- Opposes the asylum system
- Supports VAT changes
Financial Interests
Declares two financial interests: donations and other support for activities as an MP, and gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources.
Generated 21 February 2026
100%
Party Loyalty
23%
Attendance
0
Rebel Votes
—
Total Votes
Political Position
LEFTRIGHT
Centrist(45)
Based on 200 votesCareer & Roles
10 positions
Current
Government
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions)
Since Jul 2024
Previous
Committee
Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill
Feb 2025 - Mar 2025
Committee
Procedure Committee
Apr 2024 - May 2024
Committee
Automated Vehicles Bill [HL]
Mar 2024 - Mar 2024
Committee
Media Bill
Nov 2023 - Dec 2023
Opposition
Opposition Whip (Commons)
Sept 2023 - May 2024
Committee
Energy Bill [HL]
May 2023 - Jun 2023
Voting Stances
Based on parliamentary votes
Immigration controls
Strongly againsthas almost always voted against immigration controls
88 votes
Universal Credit
Generally againsthas generally voted against universal credit
65 votes
Trade union powers
Generally againsthas generally voted against trade union powers
56 votes
Transgender rights
Generally againsthas generally voted against transgender rights
43 votes
Asylum system
Strongly againsthas almost always voted against asylum system
41 votes
Workers rights protections
Mixedhas voted a mixture of ways on workers rights protections
35 votes
Rwanda deportation scheme
Strongly againsthas almost always voted against rwanda deportation scheme
32 votes
VAT changes
Mixedhas voted a mixture of ways on vat changes
27 votes
Financial Interests
2 declarations · £5,700 total
Recent Votes
ABSENT
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2026-27
11 Feb 2026279 Aye90 No
ABSENT
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
11 Feb 2026277 Aye143 No
ABSENT
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
11 Feb 2026362 Aye107 No
ABSENT
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