MP for Sheffield Hallam
“A generally party-loyal backbencher who has shown occasional rebellion on welfare policy, notably related to Universal Credit measures.”
Olivia Blake is a Labour (Co-op) MP for Sheffield Hallam, first elected in 2019. She currently serves on the Environmental Audit Committee (since 28 October 2024) and has previously sat on the Public Accounts Committee, as well as holding shadow ministerial roles related to Climate Change and Net Zero and to Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Blake displays strong party loyalty (99% versus a 99% party average) with a record of 10 rebel votes. She attends votes at about 48% of occasions, higher than the party average of 33%. Her voting record on major topics is mixture-heavy on welfare and taxation, generally liberal on immigration-related issues, and includes both support and opposition across issues such as NHS funding, transgender rights, and sentencing.
Declares six financial interests, including four entries for donations or other support for MP activities, one for gifts/benefits and hospitality from UK sources, and one for visits outside the UK.
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.
10 positions
Environmental Audit Committee
Since Oct 2024
Great British Energy Bill
Sept 2024 - Oct 2024
Energy Bill [HL]
May 2023 - Jun 2023
Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Bill
Mar 2023 - Mar 2023
Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill
Nov 2022 - Nov 2022
Public Accounts Committee
Jul 2022 - May 2024
Shadow Minister (Climate Change and Net Zero)
Dec 2021 - Jun 2022
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.
Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms
NOUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
AYEUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill [HL]
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
NOUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
NOIndustry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
NOIndustry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
NOIndustry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2026-27
AYELocal Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
AYEDraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
AYEDraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
AYEUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
AYEUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill [HL]
Opposition Day: Youth unemployment
NOOpposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
NODraft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026
AYEMedical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 1
NOMedical Training (Prioritisation) 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.
