MP for Kingston upon Hull East
“A centrist backbencher with strong loyalty in votes who has recently rebelled on immigration and asylum measures.”
Karl Turner is an Independent Member of Parliament for Kingston upon Hull East, first elected in 2010. He currently serves on the Panel of Chairs (committee) from November 2024, and his parliamentary career includes roles such as Shadow Solicitor General and Shadow Minister for Justice, as well as service on the Justice Committee.
His voting record shows strong support for Universal Credit and NHS funding, and opposition to immigration controls and the asylum system. He also backs regulation of bus services and has voted in mixed ways on VAT changes, transgender rights, and prison sentencing. A number of his votes in 2026 were rebel votes against party lines on immigration and crime-related measures.
Declared two financial interests: donations and other support for activities as an MP, and miscellaneous.
Generated 21 February 2026
How this MP participates in parliamentary votes. These numbers describe activity, not effectiveness.
How often this MP votes
Independent average: 26%
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
Independent average: 80%
Estimated from voting record, not self-declared. This is a simplified model — real politics is more complex than a single axis.
17 positions
Panel of Chairs
Since Nov 2024
Pet Abduction Bill
Jan 2024 - Jan 2024
Holocaust Memorial Bill Select Committee
Dec 2023 - Apr 2024
Shadow Solicitor General
Nov 2023 - May 2024
Seafarers' Wages Bill [HL]
Jan 2023 - Jan 2023
Justice Committee
May 2022 - Apr 2024
Shadow Minister (Justice)
Apr 2020 - Oct 2021
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.
King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (i)
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
AYEDraft Energy Prices Act 2022 (Extension of Time Limit) Regulations 2026
AYEPanel of Chairs
Parliamentary role · 27 Nov 2024
Pet Abduction Bill
Parliamentary role · 24 Jan 2024
Holocaust Memorial Bill Select Committee
Parliamentary role · 5 Dec 2023
Shadow Solicitor General
Opposition role · 28 Nov 2023
Seafarers' Wages Bill [HL]
Parliamentary role · 11 Jan 2023
Justice Committee
Parliamentary role · 17 May 2022
Shadow Minister (Justice)
Opposition role · 10 Apr 2020
Regulatory Reform
Parliamentary role · 2 Mar 2020
Regulatory Reform
Parliamentary role · 6 Nov 2017
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.
