Andrew Western

Andrew Western

Constituency: Stretford and Urmston

Party: Labour (Co-op)

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Synopsis

Andrew Western is the Labour MP for Stretford and Urmston, and has been an MP continually since 15 December 2022. He currently holds the Government post of Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions).

Andrew Western, Labour (Co-op) MP for Stretford and Urmston, was first elected in December 2022 and is relatively new compared to other MPs, ranking 289th of 650 in service length. He has cast 194 votes out of 460 eligible divisions for a participation rate of 42.17%, ranking 506th overall and 307th among Labour MPs, while contributing 374 times across 78 debates for a rank of 434th overall. His debate contributions substantially outrank his voting participation, a notable divergence not explained by a government post. His primary debate topics have focused on Welfare and Benefits, Employment and Workers Rights, and Procedural matters, while his voting has concentrated on Justice and Law, Parliamentary Procedure, and Employment and Workers Rights.

Summary generated on 27/03/2026 (View details)

VOTING PARTICIPATION

200 / 466

42.92%

Ranked #466 of 650 MPs (28th percentile)

DEBATE CONTRIBUTIONS

81 / 7614

380 total contributions

Ranked #417 of 650 MPs (36th percentile)

REGISTERED INTERESTS

2

£5,700.00

£

Total declared interests