MP for Greenwich and Woolwich
Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
“A party-loyal, centre-left Labour MP who is currently the housing minister and maintains high attendance.”
Matthew Pennycook is the Labour and Co-operative MP for Greenwich and Woolwich, first elected in 2015. He currently serves as Minister of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with prior roles as a shadow minister for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. His parliamentary work has focused on housing, renters’ rights and planning.
He has a 100% party loyalty score and 79% voting attendance, well above the party average. With only one rebel vote, his record shows strong adherence to party lines. His votes place him centre-left, supporting welfare and NHS funding while being less supportive of tighter immigration and asylum measures.
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.
14 positions
Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Since Jul 2024
Planning and Infrastructure Bill
Apr 2025 - May 2025
Renters’ Rights Bill
Oct 2024 - Nov 2024
Minister of State (Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities)
Jul 2024 - Jul 2024
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill
Jan 2024 - Jan 2024
Renters (Reform) Bill
Nov 2023 - Nov 2023
Social Housing (Regulation) Bill [HL]
Nov 2022 - Nov 2022
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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)
NOKing's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (o)
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
NOChildren's School and Wellbeing Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 38V to 38X
AYENorthern Ireland Troubles Bill: Carry-over (Motion)
AYENorthern Ireland Troubles Bill
Pension Schemes Bill: Motion relating to Lords Reason 88Q
AYECollective Defined Contribution Pension Schemes Bill
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 85, 86, 97 to 116, 120, 121 and 123 etc
AYEEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 94B and 94C
AYEEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 36, 90 and 155
AYEEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 89B and 89C
AYEEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment 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.
