Synopsis
Andrew Western, the Labour (Co-op) MP for Stretford and Urmston first elected in December 2022, has a relatively limited parliamentary voting record with a participation rate of 46.60% and a rank of 388 of 650 MPs overall. He has been more active in debate, ranking 320 overall with 470 contributions across 110 debates, with particular focus on welfare and benefits, employment rights, and child safeguarding. His debate contributions significantly outpace his voting participation, showing a notable divergence between these two forms of parliamentary activity. Among the small cohort of MPs elected in 2022, Western ranks fifth in voting participation but third in debate contributions.
Summary generated on 18/05/2026 (View details)
VOTING PARTICIPATION
249 / 529
47.07%
Ranked #383 of 650 MPs (41th percentile)
DEBATE CONTRIBUTIONS
125 / 9244
697 total contributions
Ranked #282 of 650 MPs (57th percentile)
REGISTERED INTERESTS
11
£35,130.00
Total declared interests