Derby South / data
Baggy Shanker · Labour and Co-operative Party · sitting since 04 Jul 2024 · every division, speech and committee appearance.
Since election
659days
from 04 Jul 2024
Divisions
419
of 504 possible
Attendance
83%
85 absent / paired
Whip alignment
100%
vs party majority
Speeches
243
99 debates
Written Qs
5
5 answered
Committees
1
memberships
Expenses
£198k paid
FY 2024–2025 · 78 claims
Interests
4
4 categories
A · Overview
Issue volume
Top issues by total divisions voted — engagement only, not direction.
| Issue | Volume | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Economy | 89 | |
| Taxation | 88 | |
| Employment | 52 | |
| Crime & Policing | 33 | |
| Welfare and Benefits | 30 | |
| Education | 29 | |
| Housing | 24 | |
| Constitution and Democracy | 23 |
Speech topics
Words spoken, by topic. Source: Hansard.
| Topic | Debates | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Jobs | 32 | 9,590 |
| Local Government | 21 | 6,166 |
| Transport | 12 | 4,673 |
| Cost Of Living | 15 | 2,455 |
| Crime | 4 | 1,969 |
| Social Care | 15 | 1,851 |
| Culture Community | 7 | 1,407 |
| Health | 12 | 1,203 |
B · Notable divisions
Free votes, rebellions and high-salience whipped votes — the moments that distinguish this MP from the party machine. The full division-by-division record will follow once the per-MP archive is wired.
| Date | Division | Whip | MP voted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Dec 2024 | Elections (proportional representation): Ten Minute Rule Motion A vote on whether to allow a Bill to be introduced that would replace the current first-past-the-post voting system with proportional repres… | Free vote | No |
C · Speeches
| Date | Contribution | Words |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2026 | Business of the HouseLast month it was brilliant to see Derby, the home of rail, host the Community Rail Network awards, recognising the fantastic work people do on behalf of their communities and the … DefenceLocal GovernmentHealth | 87 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Transport Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1222)We have spoken about many digital tools, apps, route planners and real-time information, and how important they are to get behaviour change. How do we do that without excluding tho… | 38 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Transport Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1222)Is better integration a way to bring about behavioural change, or will efforts to change behaviour lead to better integration? Ansaf Azhar: It is a bit of both, and they reinforce … | 91 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Backbench Business Committee — Oral Evidence (2026-04-14)In my mind, I think DBT. Skills England and DFE have got their work, and DWP has got its work—as we heard from the previous applicant, the Treasury play a key part in this as well—… | 60 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Backbench Business Committee — Oral Evidence (2026-04-14)Thank you. Calvin Bailey made representations. | 6 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Backbench Business Committee — Oral Evidence (2026-04-14)Thank you. The success of UK manufacturing depends on the skills of our workforce. Employers, the Government and anybody else you speak to will say that the biggest asset is people… | 304 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Knife CrimeIn Derby and Derbyshire, 71% of habitual knife carriers are aged 25 or under. Does the Minister agree that, in Derby and throughout the country, we need to provide a tailored suppo… Crime | 52 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Backbench Business Committee — Oral Evidence (2026-04-14)I would, and I think it is important enough that Members would stay around on a Thursday to participate. I have gone for the Tuesday just because some of the people who signed the … | 57 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Transport Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1222)What barriers are there to local authorities co-ordinating transport integration when it comes to issues such as land use decisions? Grahame touched on that; Rory and Helen, do you… | 33 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Transport Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1222)Several written evidence submissions pointed out how local authorities can approach transport integration in a way that complements and works alongside spatial planning. What is th… | 33 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Transport Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1222)Does anyone have any different views? | 6 |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Backbench Business Committee — Oral Evidence (2026-03-17)Thank you, Chair. Cask ale, as you probably know, is a unique part of the beer culture and heritage that brings our communities together and boosts local economies. It was in a pub… | 210 |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Backbench Business Committee — Oral Evidence (2026-03-17)Yes, I think it would be DCMS because of the work around cultural heritage, unless you guys advise otherwise. | 19 |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Productivity and Economic Growth: East MidlandsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Huq. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Rushcliffe (James Naish) for securing this important debate. I refer the House to my e… Economy JobsTransportLocal Government | 425 |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Immigration ReformsOn the point of fairness, constituents in Derby tell me that they are working hard to make a living and put their kids through school, but they are worried by retrospective changes… ImmigrationSocial CareEconomy Jobs | 53 |
D · Written questions
Top departments
| Department | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Education | 2 | 40.0% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 1 | 20.0% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 1 | 20.0% |
| Ministry of Defence | 1 | 20.0% |
Most recent
| Date | Department | Question | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2025 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will issue national guidance on the use of Auditory Verbal therapy for deaf babies and children; and if he will increase funding to promote greater access to Auditory Verbal th… | Answered |
| 25 Nov 2024 | Department for Education | To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 14 November 2024 to Question 12858 on Special Educational Needs: Teachers and Classroom Assistants, if she will make it her policy to add (a) specialist support teaching… | Answered |
| 20 Nov 2024 | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps he is taking with international partners to help tackle irregular migration to the UK. | Answered |
| 05 Nov 2024 | Department for Education | To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many (a) specialist support teaching assistants and (b) teachers of sensory impairment with a full mandatory qualification in sensory impairment are employed in (i) England, (ii) Derbyshire C… | Answered |
| 23 Oct 2024 | Ministry of Defence | To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the implications for pension arrangements for military reservists of Milroy v MOD. | Answered |
E · Committees
| Committee | Role | House | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transport CommitteeSelect | Member | Commons | 28 Oct 2024 | present |
F · Expenses
Every business-cost claim reimbursed by IPSA in the current financial year, grouped by category. “Aggregated” rows are IPSA’s own year-end totals for cost types like payroll and rent that aren’t itemised claim-by-claim.
Category breakdown
| Category | Claims | Paid (£) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Costs | 51 | 27,178 | 13.7% |
| Accommodation | 14 | 18,560 | 9.4% |
| Staffing | 2 | 144,372 | 72.7% |
| MP Travel | 0 | 5,541 | 2.8% |
| Staff Travel | 0 | 1,658 | 0.8% |
| Dependant Travel | 0 | 1,191 | 0.6% |
Top itemised cost types
| Cost type | Category | Claims | Paid (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | Office Costs | 9 | 16,450 |
| Rent | Accommodation | 7 | 15,803 |
| Bought-in services | Staffing | 2 | 9,000 |
| Stationery & printing | Office Costs | 26 | 3,898 |
| Pooled staffing services | Office Costs | 1 | 3,000 |
| Hotel - London | Accommodation | 7 | 2,757 |
| Software & applications | Office Costs | 2 | 2,040 |
| Equipment - purchase | Office Costs | 3 | 477 |
| Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | Office Costs | 1 | 451 |
| Newspapers, journals, magazines | Office Costs | 4 | 260 |
| Training - staff | Office Costs | 1 | 252 |
| Advertising and contact cards | Office Costs | 1 | 215 |
Most recent
| Date | Category | Description | Paid (£) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2025 | Accommodation Rent | April rent [200011804-55] | 2,100 | Paid |
| 01 Apr 2025 | Office Costs Rent | Rent | 2,090 | Paid |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Rent | 2024-25 [***] rent pro-rata | -2,090 | Paid |
| 24 Mar 2025 | Staffing Bought-in services | Administrative services | 4,000 | Paid |
| 22 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Newspapers, journals, magazines | Newspapers | 93 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | EUROFFICE.CO.UK [200011725-7431] | 481 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 330 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Stickers for children on school visits [200011802-431] | 234 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | EUROFFICE.CO.UK [200011725-6985] | 193 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Roller banner for surgeries etc [200011802-430] | 120 | Paid |
| 08 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Newspapers, journals, magazines | Newspapers | 75 | Paid |
| 04 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Rent | Rent | 2,090 | Paid |
| 01 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Rent | Rent payment for London property | 2,400 | Paid |
| 22 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Newspapers, journals, magazines | Newspapers | 46 | Paid |
| 08 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Newspapers, journals, magazines | Newspapers | 46 | Paid |
| 04 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Rent | Rent | 2,090 | Paid |
| 31 Jan 2025 | Staffing Bought-in services | Administrative services | 5,000 | Paid |
| 22 Jan 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | EUROFFICE.CO.UK | 58 | Paid |
| 22 Jan 2025 | Office Costs Postage & couriers | Stamp for letter to India | 3 | Paid |
| 17 Jan 2025 | Office Costs Hospitality | Event at constituency office | 38 | Paid |
G · Register of interests
Every financial interest declared by the MP, grouped under the Register’s official categories. Retracted entries are hidden but counted above.
2. (a) Support linked to an MP but received by a local party organisation or indirectly via a central party organisation1 entry
02 Sept 2025
Name of donor: BJD (GB) Ltd
Address of donor: 53 Calthorpe Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 1TH
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £5,000 general campaign activities
Donor status: company, registration 05272092
(Registered 22 August 2025)
6. Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year1 entry
16 Aug 2024
Type of land/property: Residential property (House)
Number of properties: 2
Location: Derby
Ownership details: 50% share with a family member
(Registered 2 August 2024)
7. (ii) Other shareholdings, valued at more than £70,0001 entry
16 Aug 2024
Name of company or organisation: Rolls Royce Plc
Held jointly with or on behalf of: I, my wife and my son have separate holdings
(Registered 2 August 2024)
8. Miscellaneous1 entry
02 Dec 2025
Derby City Councillor, (unpaid since 25 October 2024 and previously registered under Category 1).
(Registered 2 August 2024; updated 24 November 2025)
H · Ward results
Most recent winning councillor in each ward — 9 wards, 27 councillor seats.
| Ward | Councillor | Party | Votes | Election |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey | Carmel Mary Evelyn Ashby | Labour Party | 1,359 | 04 May 2023 |
| Abbey | Paul Thomas Hezelgrave | Labour Party | 1,171 | 04 May 2023 |
| Abbey | Sue Bonser | Labour Party | 1,347 | 04 May 2023 |
| Alvaston North | Alan Graves | Reform Derby and Reform UK | 1,720 | 04 May 2023 |
| Alvaston North | John Evans | Reform Derby and Reform UK | 1,533 | 04 May 2023 |
| Alvaston North | Kirk Lewis Kus | Reform Derby and Reform UK | 1,510 | 04 May 2023 |
| Alvaston South | Alan Lindsey | Reform Derby | 1,513 | 04 May 2023 |
| Alvaston South | Stephen William Fowke | Reform Derby | 1,435 | 04 May 2023 |
| Alvaston South | Timothy Prosser | Reform Derby | 1,380 | 04 May 2023 |
| Arboretum | Ceclie Yvonne Wright | Labour Party | 1,372 | 04 May 2023 |
| Arboretum | Gulfraz Nawaz | Labour Party | 1,738 | 04 May 2023 |
| Arboretum | Shiraz Khan | Labour Party | 1,890 | 04 May 2023 |
| Blagreaves | Hardyal Dhindsa | Labour Party | 1,896 | 04 May 2023 |
| Blagreaves | Saquib Amin | Labour Party | 1,898 | 04 May 2023 |
| Blagreaves | Sara Frances Bolton | Labour Party | 1,931 | 04 May 2023 |
| Chellaston Shelton Lock | Celia Ingall | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | 1,527 | 04 May 2023 |
| Chellaston Shelton Lock | Phil Ingall | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | 1,620 | 04 May 2023 |
| Chellaston Shelton Lock | Stephen John Lakin | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | 967 | 04 May 2023 |
| Darley | Alison Martin | Labour Party | 2,387 | 04 May 2023 |
| Darley | Carmel Jean Swan | Labour Party | 2,101 | 04 May 2023 |
| Darley | Martin Jeffrey Repton | Labour Party | 2,510 | 04 May 2023 |
| Normanton | Balbir Singh Sandhu | Labour Party | 2,468 | 04 May 2023 |
| Normanton | Gurkiran Kaur Thandi | Labour Party | 2,236 | 04 May 2023 |
| Normanton | Jangir Khan | Labour Party | 2,654 | 04 May 2023 |
| Sinfin Osmaston | Baggy Shanker | Labour Party | 1,589 | 04 May 2023 |
| Sinfin Osmaston | Nadine Dawn Louise Peatfield | Labour Party | 1,537 | 04 May 2023 |
| Sinfin Osmaston | Sarah Louise Chambers | Labour Party | 1,553 | 04 May 2023 |
I · Demographics
| Indicator | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 117,419 | Electorate 72,944 (2024) |
| Median age | 35 | years |
| Degree-educated | 25.2% | level 4 or above |
| Ethnicity (White) | 60.7% | 2021 Census ethnic group |
| Owner-occupied | 54.6% | households |
| Private-rented | 22.9% | households |
| Social-rented | 22.3% | households |
| Employment rate | 54.1% | 16-64 in work |
J · Public spending
HMT publishes headline spending identifiable by region in PESA. Constituency-level capital allocations (Levelling-Up Fund, Towns Fund, UKSPF, transport capital, BEIS R&D) are published as separate departmental datasets. We are evaluating the cleanest reconciliation for a per-constituency view.