MP for Harlow
“A party-loyal backbencher who rarely rebels but has unusually low voting attendance.”
Chris Vince is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Harlow, first elected in 2024. He sits on a wide range of parliamentary committees, including the Education Committee and the Public Accounts Commission, and he participates in several bill committees, reflecting involvement across education, governance and legislation.
On Universal Credit he has a mixed record (25 aye, 18 no). He generally votes for trade union powers and for workers’ rights protections (26 aye, 8 no in both areas). He generally votes for VAT changes (13 aye, 5 no). He generally votes against prison sentencing (5 aye, 9 no) and against bus services regulation (4 aye, 8 no). He generally votes for renter protections (9 aye, 4 no). He generally votes against transgender rights (5 aye, 8 no). On climate change measures, votes are mixed (5 aye, 6 no). He has almost always voted against mental health services (1 aye, 10 no).
Declared four miscellaneous financial interests.
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.
13 positions
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill
Since Jan 2026
Education Committee
Since Oct 2025
General Cemetery Bill [HL]
Since Sept 2025
Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill
Since Jun 2025
Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill
Since Jun 2025
Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill
Since Jun 2025
Norwich Livestock Market Bill [HL]
Since Jun 2025
Court of Referees
Since Feb 2025
Public Accounts Commission
Since Dec 2024
Backbench Business Committee
Since Oct 2024
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill
Jul 2025 - Jul 2025
Modernisation Committee
Mar 2025 - Dec 2025
Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill
Dec 2024 - Dec 2024
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.
Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms
NOUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
AYEUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill [HL]
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
NOUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
NOIndustry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
NOIndustry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
NOIndustry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2026-27
AYELocal Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
AYEDraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
AYEDraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
AYEUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
AYEUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill [HL]
Opposition Day: Youth unemployment
NOOpposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
NODraft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026
AYEMedical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 1
NOMedical Training (Prioritisation) Bill
The 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.
