MP for Lewisham East
“A generally party‑loyal, centre-left Labour MP who backs welfare and workers’ rights but has occasional high‑profile rebellions on end-of-life legislation.”
Janet Daby is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Lewisham East, first elected in 2018. She currently serves on the International Development Committee (from October 2025). Over her parliamentary career she has held government and shadow roles spanning education, youth justice and equalities, and has contributed to work on justice and social policy through multiple committees.
Janet Daby has 100% party loyalty and a voting attendance of 58%, higher than the party average of 33%. She has four rebel votes. Her record shows support for Universal Credit and NHS funding, opposition to tighter immigration controls and the Rwanda deportation scheme, and a mix of votes on VAT, bus services and transgender rights, with clear support for trade union powers and opposition to harsher prison sentencing.
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.
14 positions
International Development Committee
Since Oct 2025
Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [HL]
Mar 2025 - Mar 2025
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)
Jul 2024 - Sept 2025
Shadow Minister (Youth Justice)
Sept 2023 - May 2024
Victims and Prisoners Bill
Jun 2023 - Jul 2023
Justice Committee
Nov 2022 - Dec 2023
Approved Premises (Substance Testing) Bill
Dec 2021 - Dec 2021
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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
AYENational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
Opposition day motion: student loans
NODraft Higher Education (Fee Limits and Fee Limit Condition) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
AYEThe 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.
