Christian Wakeford

Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury

MP since 12 Dec 2019

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Christian Wakeford is the Labour MP for Bury South, and has been an MP continually since 12 December 2019. He currently holds the Government post of Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury.

1322

Votes Cast

£335,718

Expenses 2024-25

9,361

Majority

45.6%

Vote Share

Expenses (2024-25)

£335,718

Staffing£246,645
Accommodation£32,494
Office£30,245
Travel£26,335

Year-on-Year

2024-25£335,718
2023-24£304,760
2022-23£267,662
2021-22£213,332
2020-21£218,765
2019-20£40,397

Election Result(2024 General Election)

Turnout: 42,214 voters

Labour
19,247 votes45.6%
Conservative
9,886 votes23.4%
Reform UK
6,865 votes16.3%
Green Party
2,715 votes6.4%
Liberal Democrat
1,796 votes4.3%
Workers Party of Britain
1,023 votes2.4%
Independent
277 votes0.7%
English Democrats
224 votes0.5%
Communist Party of Britain
181 votes0.4%

Parliamentary Activity

Counts in the current Parliament
(since 4 July 2024)

0

Written Questions

0

Oral Questions

1

Debates Spoken In

1

Speeches

507

Divisions Voted

Debates and speeches are sourced from Hansard contributions. The Hansard backfill is still in progress — counts will grow over the next few days as historic days are ingested.

Voting Record

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3 AYE

Victims and Courts Bill

3 votes · 25 Mar 2026

2 NO

Opposition Day Motion

2 votes · 24 Mar 2026

NODefence
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5 AYE

National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill

5 votes · 23 Mar 2026

2 NO

Opposition day motion

2 votes · 18 Mar 2026

3 NO

Finance (No. 2) Bill Report Stage

3 votes · 11 Mar 2026

1 AYE1 NO

Courts and Tribunals Bill

2 votes · 10 Mar 2026

5 AYE

Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill

5 votes · 9 Mar 2026

Financial Interests

No registered interests found.

Activity Pulse

Questions asked and motions sponsored by Christian in Parliament

What plans he has to include proposals on improving the protection of the public in the forthcoming

What plans he has to include proposals on improving the protection of the public in the forthcoming sentencing White Paper.

Ministry of Justice22 Sept 2020

What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on supporting victims of domestic abuse.

What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on supporting victims of domestic abuse.

Ministry of Justice14 Jul 2020

What steps her Department is taking to increase the number of police officers.

What steps her Department is taking to increase the number of police officers.

Home Office13 Jul 2020

What diplomatic steps the Government is taking to support the development of a covid-19 vaccine (a)

What diplomatic steps the Government is taking to support the development of a covid-19 vaccine (a) in the UK and (b) throughout the world.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office30 Jun 2020

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs25 Jun 2020

What steps she is taking to end conversion therapy.

What steps she is taking to end conversion therapy.

Women and Equalities17 Jun 2020

What steps the Government is taking to ensure that the transition period ends on 31 December 2020.

What steps the Government is taking to ensure that the transition period ends on 31 December 2020.

Cabinet Office11 Jun 2020

What additional financial support he is providing to help protect victims of domestic abuse during t

What additional financial support he is providing to help protect victims of domestic abuse during the covid-19 outbreak.

Ministry of Justice9 Jun 2020

What comparative assessment he has made of the effect of covid-19 lockdown policies in Wales and Eng

What comparative assessment he has made of the effect of covid-19 lockdown policies in Wales and England on their respective economies.

Wales Office3 Jun 2020

What support his Department has provided to veterans during the covid-19 outbreak.

What support his Department has provided to veterans during the covid-19 outbreak.

Ministry of Defence12 May 2020
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