MP for North East Somerset and Hanham
“An Independent MP who frequently breaks party lines and backs workers’ rights and unions.”
Dan Norris is an Independent MP for North East Somerset and Hanham, first elected in July 2024. He brings long parliamentary experience, including government service as Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Rural Affairs and Environment (DEFRA) from 2009 to 2010 and as an Assistant Whip in the Treasury (2001–2003), plus roles on the Human Rights Joint Committee and the Members’ Allowances committee.
His party loyalty stands at 59% (below the party average of 80%), and his voting attendance is 13% (below the 25% average). He has a high rebel count (107), reflecting independence from party lines, and sits on the left of the spectrum (25/100). On key issues, he has a mixed record on Universal Credit, but generally supports workers’ rights protections and trade union powers and renter protections, while generally opposing climate change measures, transgender rights, and tighter prison sentencing and bus services regulation. Notably, he rebelled against his party in March 2026 on several Victims and Courts Bill amendments and on a National Insurance Contributions Bill motion to disagree with Lords amendments.
Declares four financial interests: two miscellaneous entries, one employment and earnings entry, and one ongoing paid employment entry.
Generated 21 February 2026
How this MP participates in parliamentary votes. These numbers describe activity, not effectiveness.
How often this MP votes
Independent average: 25%
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
Independent average: 80%
Estimated from voting record, not self-declared. This is a simplified model — real politics is more complex than a single axis.
4 positions
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (Rural Affairs and Environment)
Jun 2009 - May 2010
Members' Allowances
Feb 2009 - May 2010
Human Rights (Joint Committee)
Jul 2005 - Jul 2006
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury)
Jun 2001 - Jun 2003
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
AYEVictims and Courts Bill
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 4
AYEVictims and Courts Bill
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 3
AYEVictims and Courts Bill
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2
AYEVictims and Courts Bill
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
AYEVictims and Courts Bill
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.
