MP for Bradford East
“A highly loyal Labour MP with a strong attendance record who has occasionally rebelled on welfare-related legislation.”
Imran Hussain is the Labour and Co-operative MP for Bradford East, first elected in 2015. He has held multiple shadow ministerial roles across housing, labour and justice portfolios, and has served on several parliamentary committees, reflecting a background in policy and scrutiny. He currently serves as MP for Bradford East with a notably high attendance record at votes.
Imran Hussain votes with his party in 99% of divisions and has a voting attendance rate of 70% (well above the party average). He has 11 rebel votes, including on welfare and civil liberties measures, indicating occasional independence from the party. Overall, his record sits on the centre-left (40/100) and shows support for Universal Credit and NHS funding while opposing tighter immigration controls and the Rwanda deportation scheme, with mixed positions on VAT, transgender rights, trade union powers and prison sentencing.
Declares three financial interests: a family member employed, one miscellaneous interest, and visits outside the UK.
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.
11 positions
Shadow Minister (Levelling Up, Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Sept 2023 - Nov 2023
Carer’s Leave Bill
Nov 2022 - Nov 2022
Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill
Oct 2022 - Nov 2022
Shadow Minister (Future of Work)
Dec 2021 - Sept 2023
Shadow Minister (Employment Rights and Protections)
Apr 2020 - Dec 2021
Consolidation, &c., Bills (Joint Committee)
Mar 2020 - Jul 2020
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.
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
AYEUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill [HL]
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
NOUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
NOIndustry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
NOIndustry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
NOIndustry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2026-27
AYELocal Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
AYEDraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
AYEDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
AYEDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
AYEDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
AYEDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill
Sentencing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 7
AYESentencing Bill
Draft Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2025
NOFinance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 26
NOFinance (No. 2) Bill
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 25
NOFinance (No. 2) 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.
