MP for Harlow
“A party-loyal backbencher with near-universal Labour support, but unusually low parliamentary attendance.”
Chris Vince is Labour (Co-op) MP for Harlow, elected in July 2024. Since entering Parliament he has served on a variety of committees, including the Education Committee and the Public Accounts Commission, and has taken part in several committee bills. He is positioned centre-left within Labour and shows strong party loyalty in voting.
Chris Vince has 100% party loyalty (above the party average of 99%) and has zero rebel votes. His voting record on key topics shows strong support for workers’ rights protections and trade union powers, and support for renter protections. He generally votes against harsher prison sentencing and against transgender rights; his stance on climate change measures is mixed. His attendance rate is 17%, below the party average of 33%.
Declares 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.
14 positions
Cheltenham Borough Council (Markets) Bill
Since Feb 2026
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.
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: 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
Finance (No. 2) Bill Report Stage: Amendment 6
NOFinance (No. 2) Bill
Finance (No. 2) Bill Report Stage: Amendment 5
NOFinance (No. 2) Bill
Finance (No. 2) Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11
NOFinance (No. 2) 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.
