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Dr Simon Opher
MP for Stroud
Labour (Co-op)
About This MP
AI-generatedDr 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.
Voting Patterns
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.
Notable Positions
- Supports stronger trade union powers
- Supports workers' rights protections
- Supports renter protections
- Supports climate change measures
- Generally votes against transgender rights
Financial Interests
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
98%
Party Loyalty
14%
Attendance
7
Rebel Votes
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Total Votes
Political Position
LEFTRIGHT
Centre-left(44)
Based on 98 votesCareer & Roles
1 positions
Previous
Committee
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
Jan 2025 - Mar 2025
Voting Stances
Based on parliamentary votes
Universal Credit
Mixedhas voted a mixture of ways on universal credit
44 votes
Trade union powers
Mixedhas voted a mixture of ways on trade union powers
34 votes
Workers rights protections
Mixedhas voted a mixture of ways on workers rights protections
34 votes
VAT changes
Mixedhas voted a mixture of ways on vat changes
24 votes
Prison sentencing
Generally againsthas generally voted against prison sentencing
17 votes
Bus services regulation
Generally againsthas generally voted against bus services regulation
15 votes
Renter protections
Generally forhas generally voted for renter protections
13 votes
Transgender rights
Generally againsthas generally voted against transgender rights
13 votes
Financial Interests
11 declarations · £4,750 total
Recent Rebel Votes
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
Recent Votes
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Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2026-27
11 Feb 2026279 Aye90 No
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Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
11 Feb 2026277 Aye143 No
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Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
11 Feb 2026362 Aye107 No
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Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
4 Feb 2026392 Aye116 No
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Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
3 Feb 2026458 Aye