MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth
“A loyal Labour MP with strong attendance who has occasionally rebelled on major policy issues, notably over runway capacity and EU trade deals.”
Debbie Abrahams is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, first elected in 2011. She currently serves on the Liaison Committee and the Work and Pensions Committee, and has a background in welfare and pensions policy, including time as Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (2016–2018).
She shows strong party loyalty (100%) and a relatively high voting attendance (68%). She has two rebel votes against the party, and generally supports welfare measures (Universal Credit, NHS funding) while opposing tighter immigration controls and the Rwanda deportation scheme; her voting record places her centre-left on the parliamentary spectrum.
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
Liaison Committee (Commons)
Since Dec 2024
Work and Pensions Committee
Since Sept 2024
Finance Bill
Jan 2024 - Jan 2024
Energy Bill [HL]
May 2023 - May 2023
Ballot Secrecy Bill [HL]
Mar 2023 - Mar 2023
Child Support (Enforcement) Bill
Feb 2023 - Mar 2023
Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Bill [HL]
Jan 2022 - Jan 2022
Draft Online Safety Bill (Joint Committee)
Jul 2021 - May 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
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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.
