MP for Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North
“A loyal Labour MP who rarely rebels and focuses on security and trade policy.”
Liam Byrne is a Labour (Co-op) MP elected in 2004 who represents Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North. He currently serves on several committees focused on national security, trade and parliamentary scrutiny, reflecting a long parliamentary career with emphasis on security, economics and public services.
He shows strong party loyalty (100%) and above-average attendance (63%), with only one recorded rebel vote. His voting on key topics displays a centre-left tilt with mixed positions: he generally supports NHS funding and bus services regulation, while generally opposing tighter immigration controls, the asylum system, transgender rights, and the Rwanda deportation scheme. He has mixed voting on Universal Credit, VAT changes, trade union powers and prison sentencing.
Declares seven financial interests, including ad hoc payments linked to employment, overseas visits, and donations or other support for activities as an MP, plus other earnings.
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: 34%
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.
31 positions
Liaison Sub-Committee on National Policy Statements
Since Jun 2025
Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls
Since Mar 2025
Liaison Committee (Commons)
Since Dec 2024
National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)
Since Dec 2024
Business and Trade Committee
Since Sept 2024
Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill
May 2024 - May 2024
National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)
Jan 2024 - May 2024
Liaison Sub-Committee on Scrutiny of Strategic Thinking in Government
Dec 2023 - May 2024
Business and Trade Committee
Oct 2023 - May 2024
Liaison Committee (Commons)
Oct 2023 - May 2024
Business and Trade Sub-Committee on National Security and Investment
Oct 2023 - May 2024
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.
Railways Bill: Third Reading
AYERailways Bill
Railways Bill Remaining Stages: Amendment 148
NORailways Bill
Railways Bill Remaining Stages: Amendment 143
NORailways Bill
Railways Bill Remaining Stages: New Clause 1
NORailways Bill
Draft Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (Amendment) Order 2026
AYESteel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
NOSteel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Committee: New Clause 12
NOSteel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Committee: Amendment 20
NOSteel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Committee: New Clause 8
NOSteel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
NOSteel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Committee: Amendment 12
NOSteel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
NOSteel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
King's Speech Motion for an Address
AYEKing's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (p)
NOKing's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (l)
NOThe 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.
