Crewe and Nantwich.

Elected in July 2024, Connor Naismith made his one notable break from Labour ranks in December 2024, voting against the party on a Ten Minute Rule Motion to introduce proportional representation -- a rare moment of independence for an MP who otherwise votes with Labour 99.8% of the time. Beyond that rebel vote, his recent parliamentary activity has been largely defined by his constituency: raising Crewe's case for a station investment zone at Prime Minister's Questions, calling for a town centre shuttle bus, lobbying ministers to end asylum seeker accommodation at a local hotel, and joining over 60 MPs urging tighter social media age restrictions.

At 82% voting participation, Naismith is slightly below the Commons average. His stance profile shows strong alignment with Labour on workers' rights and progressive taxation, but notably lower scores than the party average on welfare expansion and disability benefits protection -- areas where he has drifted further from the party than most colleagues. His 119 parliamentary contributions span 65 debates, with economy and jobs, local government, and transport the dominant themes, reflecting a consistent focus on Crewe's economic development rather than national policy debates. He sits on no select committees.

The broader news picture reinforces the constituency-first pattern: his highest-profile coverage over the past 90 days covers local transport, immigration, defence, and youth health -- all rooted in Crewe and Nantwich concerns rather than Westminster controversies. Crime accounts for the largest share of recent local coverage, though without significant positive or negative sentiment. Voting data and news coverage are available from mid-2024 onwards; the short parliamentary career limits longer-term trend analysis.