MP for Stretford and Urmston
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions)
“A party-loyal centre-left Labour MP who has risen to government and generally backs workers’ rights while opposing immigration controls and the Rwanda deportation scheme.”
Andrew Western is Labour MP for Stretford and Urmston and has served as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Department for Work and Pensions since July 2024. He was first elected in December 2022 and has held ministerial and committee roles, including Opposition Whip and membership on the Scottish Affairs and International Trade Committees, reflecting a centre-left stance.
He has 100% party loyalty with a voting attendance of 24%, below the party average of 33%, and no rebel votes. His voting record shows a mix of positions: he generally opposes immigration controls and the Rwanda deportation scheme, and generally supports workers' rights and mental health services; his votes on Universal Credit, Trade Union powers, transgender rights, asylum policy and bus services regulation are more variable.
Declared interests include donations or other support (including loans) for activities as an MP, and gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources.
Generated 21 February 2026
How this MP participates in parliamentary votes. These numbers describe activity, not effectiveness.
How often this MP votes
Labour (Co-op) average: 33%
The percentage of parliamentary votes (divisions) this MP participated in. MPs may miss votes for legitimate reasons including ministerial duties, constituency work, or illness.
How often this MP votes with their party
Labour (Co-op) average: 99%
Estimated from voting record, not self-declared. This is a simplified model — real politics is more complex than a single axis.
10 positions
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions)
Since Jul 2024
Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill
Feb 2025 - Mar 2025
Procedure Committee
Apr 2024 - May 2024
Automated Vehicles Bill [HL]
Mar 2024 - Mar 2024
Media Bill
Nov 2023 - Dec 2023
Opposition Whip (Commons)
Sept 2023 - May 2024
Energy Bill [HL]
May 2023 - Jun 2023
Figures include only interests with declared monetary values from the Register of Members' Financial Interests. Some categories (e.g. hospitality, overseas visits) may not have monetary values recorded, so the total may not reflect all declared interests.
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
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Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
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Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 4
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Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 3
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Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2
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Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
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Opposition Day Motion: Defence
NOOpposition Day Motion: Oil and Gas
NONational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
AYENational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
AYENational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 3
AYENational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2
AYENational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
AYENational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
Opposition day motion: student loans
NOOpposition day motion: fuel duty
NOThe percentage of votes where this MP voted the same way as the majority of their party. High loyalty is typical; most MPs vote with their party on most issues.
Rebel votes
Times this MP voted differently from the majority of their party. This can reflect independent judgement, but context matters — some rebel votes are on procedural matters, others on major policy.
