MP for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney
“A party loyalist who rarely rebels but has occasionally voted against the party on a few notable issues.”
Nick Smith is Labour and Co-operative MP for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, first elected in 2010. He sits on a range of Commons committees, including the Parliamentary Works Estimates Commission and the Administration Committee, and has held roles such as Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons (2023–2024) and a member of the Public Accounts Committee (2020–2023).
Smith votes consistently with his party, recording 100% party loyalty and a relatively high attendance rate of 68%. Described as centre-left (41/100), his record shows support for welfare and NHS funding while opposing immigration controls and the Rwanda deportation scheme; he takes a mixed approach on tax, trade unions, and criminal justice issues.
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.
21 positions
Parliamentary Works Estimates Commission
Since Feb 2025
Liaison Committee (Commons)
Since Dec 2024
Administration Committee
Since Nov 2024
Administration Committee
Since Oct 2024
House of Commons Commission
Since Oct 2024
Restoration and Renewal Client Board
Since Oct 2024
Members Estimate Committee
Since Oct 2024
Administration Estimate Audit and Risk Assurance Committee
Since Jul 2024
Members Estimate Audit Committee
Since Jul 2024
Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons
Sept 2023 - May 2024
Electricity and Gas Transmission (Compensation) Bill
Jan 2023 - Jan 2023
UK Infrastructure Bank Bill [Lords]
Nov 2022 - Nov 2022
Pension Dashboards (Prohibition of Indemnification) Bill
Oct 2022 - Oct 2022
Welsh Grand Committee
Jan 2022 - May 2024
Elections Bill
Sept 2021 - Oct 2021
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Draft Agriculture (Delinked Payments) (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2026
AYEArmed Forces Bill Committee: New Clause 13
NOArmed Forces Bill
Armed Forces Bill Committee: New Clause 6
NOArmed Forces Bill
Armed Forces Bill Committee: New Clause 5
NOArmed Forces Bill
Armed Forces Bill Committee: New Clause 2
NOArmed Forces 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)
NOKing's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (o)
NOKing'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
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.
