MP for Bury South
Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury
“A Labour (Co-op) MP for Bury South and government whip who has shown a notable streak of cross‑party votes on high‑profile bills.”
Christian Wakeford is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Bury South, first elected in December 2019. He currently serves as a Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of the Treasury, and sits on the Committee of Selection; since February 2026 he has been a member of the Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill. His parliamentary career includes extensive committee work across finance, digital policy and trade, with prior roles including Assistant Whip from 2024 to 2025.
His party loyalty is 70% (below the party average of 99%), and his voting attendance is 51% (above the party average of 33%). He has a substantial number of rebel votes (338), indicating Times when he voted against his party. He sits on the centre-left of the spectrum (37/100). In policy terms, he tends to oppose stricter immigration controls and asylum measures, and often votes against NHS funding and harsher prison sentencing, with a mixed record on economic policy.
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.
17 positions
Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill
Since Feb 2026
Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury
Since Sept 2025
Committee of Selection
Since Jun 2025
Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [HL]
Feb 2025 - Feb 2025
Crown Estate Bill [HL]
Jan 2025 - Feb 2025
Finance Bill
Jan 2025 - Jan 2025
Assistant Whip
Jul 2024 - Sept 2025
Tobacco and Vapes Bill
Apr 2024 - May 2024
Automated Vehicles Bill [HL]
Mar 2024 - Mar 2024
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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.
