MP for Doncaster North
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
“A long-serving Labour MP and former party leader who now shapes energy policy as Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.”
Ed Miliband is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Doncaster North, first elected in 2005. He has held a number of senior roles in government and opposition, including Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change (2008–2010) and Leader of the Labour Party (2010–2015). Since July 2024 he has served as Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, guiding the government’s energy and climate priorities.
Ed Miliband shows near-total party loyalty (100%) and relatively steady attendance (54%), with only one recorded rebel vote. He sits on the centre-left of the spectrum. In voting on key topics, he generally supported welfare expansion (Universal Credit) and NHS funding, while opposing tighter immigration controls and harsher asylum policies; he has voted in favour of regulating bus services and taken mixed positions on VAT and trade union powers. He has opposed the Rwanda deportation scheme and, in 2018, voted against a National Policy Statement and New Runway Capacity against his party’s majority.
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: 34%
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.
10 positions
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
Since Jul 2024
Shadow Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
Sept 2023 - May 2024
Shadow Secretary of State of Climate Change and Net Zero
Nov 2021 - Sept 2023
Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Apr 2020 - Nov 2021
Leader of HM Official Opposition
Sept 2010 - May 2015
Leader of the Labour Party
Sept 2010 - Mar 2015
Shadow Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change
May 2010 - Sept 2010
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King's Speech Motion for an Address
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NOKing's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (o)
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NODraft Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
AYEDraft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
AYEPension Schemes Bill: Government Motion relating to Lords Reason 88X
AYECollective Defined Contribution Pension Schemes Bill
Privilege
NONorthern Ireland Troubles Bill: Carry-over (Motion)
AYENorthern Ireland Troubles Bill
Pension Schemes Bill: Motion relating to Lords Reason 88Q
AYECollective Defined Contribution Pension Schemes Bill
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 85, 86, 97 to 116, 120, 121 and 123 etc
AYEEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 94B and 94C
AYEEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 36, 90 and 155
AYEEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 89B and 89C
AYEEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment 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.
