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Portrait of Sir Mark Tami, MP for Alyn and Deeside

Sir Mark Tami

MP for Alyn and Deeside

Labour (Co-op)Government

Treasurer of HM Household (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Commons)

About This MP

AI-generated

“A highly loyal Labour MP who rarely rebels and presently serves as Deputy Chief Whip.”

Sir Mark Tami has served as the MP for Alyn and Deeside since 2001. He is currently Treasurer of the Household (Deputy Chief Whip) in the House of Commons and sits on the Speaker's Conference and the Committee of Selection. Throughout his time in Parliament he has held a range of committee roles and, more recently, leadership positions within the whips' office.

Voting Patterns

His voting record shows near-total party loyalty (100%), with attendance above the party average. He has a track record of voting with Labour on most issues, while showing selective positions on immigration, asylum, and Rwanda, often voting against stricter controls or deportation schemes. He has one notable rebel vote in 2017.

Notable Positions

  • Supports NHS funding
  • Favours regulation of bus services
  • Generally votes against stricter immigration controls
  • Generally votes against the Rwanda deportation scheme
  • Generally votes against the asylum system

Financial Interests

Two declared financial interests: a family member's employment and a family member's engagement in third-party lobbying.

Generated 21 February 2026

Voting Activity

How this MP participates in parliamentary votes. These numbers describe activity, not effectiveness.

77%
Above avg

How often this MP votes

Labour (Co-op) average: 33%

What does this mean?

The percentage of parliamentary votes (divisions) this MP participated in. MPs may miss votes for legitimate reasons including ministerial duties, constituency work, or illness.

100%
Very high

How often this MP votes with their party

Labour (Co-op) average: 99%

What does this mean?

Political Position

Estimated from voting record, not self-declared. This is a simplified model — real politics is more complex than a single axis.

LEFTRIGHT
Centre-left(40)
Based on 395 votes on ideologically significant topics — more votes means a more reliable estimate.

Career & Roles

26 positions

Current

Committee

Speaker's Conference (2024)

Since Dec 2024

Committee

Committee of Selection

Since Jul 2024

Government

Treasurer of HM Household (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Commons)

Since Jul 2024

Committee

Restoration and Renewal Programme Board

Since Feb 2023

Previous

Opposition

Opposition Deputy Chief Whip (Commons)

Sept 2023 - May 2024

Committee

Pension Dashboards (Prohibition of Indemnification) Bill

Oct 2022 - Oct 2022

Committee

Welsh Grand Committee

Jan 2022 - May 2024

Committee

Glue Traps (Offences) Bill

Jan 2022 - Jan 2022

Opposition

Opposition Pairing Whip (Commons)

Apr 2020 - Sept 2023

Committee

Administration Committee

Mar 2020 - May 2024

Financial Interests

2 declarations

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.

Recent Activity

56 events

Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms

NO
3 days ago69 / 279Rejected

Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading

AYE
4 days ago361 / 84Passed

Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill [HL]

Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3

NO
4 days ago73 / 256Rejected

Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill

Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3

NO
4 days ago77 / 280Rejected

Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill

Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2

NO
4 days ago156 / 273Rejected

Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill

Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1

NO
4 days ago161 / 272Rejected

Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill

Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2026-27

AYE
2 weeks ago279 / 90Passed

Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27

AYE
2 weeks ago277 / 143Passed

Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026

AYE
2 weeks ago362 / 107Passed

Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026

AYE
3 weeks ago392 / 116Passed

Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading

AYE
3 weeks ago458 / 104Passed

Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill [HL]

Draft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026

AYE
1 month ago294 / 108Passed

Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 1

NO
1 month ago88 / 310Rejected

Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill

Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 2

NO
1 month ago61 / 311Rejected

Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill

Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 9

NO
1 month ago91 / 378Rejected

Medical 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.

1rebel votes
Rare

Rebel votes

What does this mean?

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.