MP for Stroud
Dr Simon Opher is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Stroud, elected in 2024. He served on the committee for the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in 2025, reflecting involvement in health and end-of-life care issues.
His voting pattern shows strong party loyalty (98%) but a relatively low attendance (14%), with 7 rebel votes and a centre-left positioning (44/100). He generally votes for trade union powers, workers’ rights protections, renter protections, climate change measures and VAT changes, while voting against measures relating to mental health services and transgender rights.
He has declared 11 financial interests, including ad hoc payments related to employment, miscellaneous entries, and gifts or hospitality from UK sources, plus overseas visits.
Generated 21 February 2026
1 positions
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
Jan 2025 - Mar 2025
Based on parliamentary votes
has voted a mixture of ways on universal credit
has voted a mixture of ways on trade union powers
has voted a mixture of ways on workers rights protections
has voted a mixture of ways on vat changes
has generally voted against prison sentencing
has generally voted against bus services regulation
has generally voted for renter protections
has generally voted against transgender rights
Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill Committee: Clause 2, as amended, and Clause 3 stand part
9 Jul 2025
Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill Committee: New Clause 8
9 Jul 2025
Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill Committee: Amendment 38
9 Jul 2025
Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill: Third Reading
9 Jul 2025
Universal Credit and Personal Independent Payment Bill: Reasoned Amendment at Second Reading
1 Jul 2025
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2026-27
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading