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Lisa Nandy · Labour Party · sitting since 06 May 2010 · every division, speech and committee appearance.
Since election
5832days
from 06 May 2010
Divisions
155
of 504 possible
Attendance
31%
349 absent / paired
Whip alignment
100%
vs party majority
Speeches
334
40 debates
Written Qs
0
tabled
Committees
0
memberships
Expenses
£235k paid
FY 2024–2025 · 102 claims
Interests
1
1 category
A · Overview
Issue volume
Top issues by total divisions voted — engagement only, not direction.
| Issue | Volume | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Economy | 45 | |
| Taxation | 41 | |
| Welfare and Benefits | 16 | |
| Energy | 15 | |
| Defence and Foreign Affairs | 13 | |
| Crime and Policing | 13 | |
| Universal Credit | 12 | |
| Employment | 11 |
Speech topics
Words spoken, by topic. Source: Hansard.
| Topic | Debates | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Immigration | 1 | — |
| Culture Community | 33 | 33,082 |
| Economy Jobs | 19 | 12,717 |
| Crime | 3 | 8,423 |
| Local Government | 12 | 4,433 |
| Other | 2 | 4,198 |
| Social Care | 4 | 2,738 |
| Education | 9 | 1,772 |
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.
No notable votes recorded for this MP yet.
C · Speeches
| Date | Contribution | Words |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2026 | Word Cup: Support for FansMy hon. Friend will know that having been through some very difficult times with my own superb football club, Wigan Athletic, I know how much this matters to people in West Brom, a… ImmigrationCulture Community | 83 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Euro 2028The hon. Member is absolutely right to say that the Euros should be a cross-party endeavour that commands the support of the whole House and that it will have significant economic … Culture CommunityEconomy JobsEducation | 136 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Tourism SectorAs a Government, we are committed to ensuring that tourism drives growth and jobs across the country, including in rural Buckinghamshire. The hon. Gentleman may have seen VisitBrit… Economy JobsFiscal Policy | 67 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Word Cup: Support for FansIn the notes that I was given, it says that security and safety arrangements for major international sporting events are a matter for the host authorities. That is true, but the Go… ImmigrationCulture Community | 82 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | BBCMy hon. Friend alludes to the fact that many countries around the world are investing heavily in propaganda. The BBC is a light on the hill for people in many parts of the world th… Culture CommunityFiscal Policy | 147 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Euro 2028The hon. Member will know that after the vandalism of the last Conservative Government, where sports, art, music, dance and drama—all those things that give young people the opport… Culture CommunityEconomy JobsEducation | 122 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Topical QuestionsSince we last met, we have been delighted to celebrate the sporting success of our incredible Paralympic athletes, and we have welcomed the Brits to Manchester for the first time. … Culture CommunityEconomy JobsLocal Government | 113 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Tourism SectorThe tourism Minister, my hon. Friend the Member for Barnsley South (Stephanie Peacock), has of course discussed these issues with the industry. She has held several meetings with t… Economy JobsFiscal Policy | 95 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Youth Centres: DudleyWe have put £500 million behind the national youth strategy, and a major element of that will be to deliver the next generation of youth clubs and youth workers. Too many youth clu… EducationLocal GovernmentEconomy Jobs | 94 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Youth Centres: DudleyMy hon. Friend is a great champion for young people in her constituency. She and I have had many discussions over the last 18 months, as we have delivered the first national youth … EducationLocal GovernmentEconomy Jobs | 63 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Word Cup: Support for FansThe hon. Gentleman raises some particular concerns. I am more than happy to look into them for him and ensure that everybody has the opportunity to go and participate in what shoul… ImmigrationCulture Community | 109 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Word Cup: Support for FansThe Government and policing partners are in regular contact with FIFA and with host country counterparts on a range of issues, including security and public safety planning for the… ImmigrationCulture Community | 54 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | BBCAs I said, we intend to put the BBC on a permanent charter, precisely because we believe it is a vital and essential part of our democracy, and it must be able to hold us all to ac… Culture CommunityFiscal Policy | 106 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | BBCThis Government believe strongly in the BBC. I recently announced at the Society of Editors event that the charter review period, which is incredibly important, will be the last of… Culture CommunityFiscal Policy | 82 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Topical QuestionsIn a rare moment of agreement, I agree with the hon. Gentleman that the gambling industry brings joy to a lot of people. He and I have discussed the harms that affect a minority of… Culture CommunityEconomy JobsLocal Government | 97 |
D · Written questions
No written questions tabled by this MP in our records.
E · Committees
No committee memberships recorded for this MP.
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 | 95 | 22,628 | 9.6% |
| Staffing | 1 | 198,841 | 84.6% |
| MP Travel | 0 | 3,299 | 1.4% |
| Accommodation | 0 | 10,202 | 4.3% |
Top itemised cost types
| Cost type | Category | Claims | Paid (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pooled staffing services | Staffing | 1 | 4,600 |
| Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | Office Costs | 6 | 3,134 |
| Stationery & printing | Office Costs | 32 | 1,663 |
| Equipment - purchase | Office Costs | 4 | 1,535 |
| Software & applications | Office Costs | 2 | 785 |
| Mobile telephone - contract & usage | Office Costs | 21 | 743 |
| Insurance - contents | Office Costs | 1 | 632 |
| Mobile telephone - equipment purchase | Office Costs | 19 | 423 |
| Newspapers, journals, magazines | Office Costs | 2 | 340 |
| Landline phone & internet - installation & equipment purchase | Office Costs | 1 | 186 |
| TV licence | Office Costs | 1 | 170 |
| Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | Office Costs | 2 | 168 |
Most recent
| Date | Category | Description | Paid (£) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Mobile telephone - contract & usage | I Pad Bill March 2025 | 17 | Paid |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Mobile telephone - equipment purchase | I Pad Device Plan Agreement Payment March 2025 | 15 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Mobile telephone - equipment purchase | Mobile Phone Bill Device Plan Agreement Payment | 36 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 20 | Paid |
| 19 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Mobile telephone - contract & usage | Mobile Phone Bill March 2025 | 49 | Paid |
| 18 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | PAT Testing Payment for Constituency Office Electrical Equiptent | 84 | Paid |
| 20 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Mobile telephone - equipment purchase | Mobile Phone Device Plan Agreement Payment February 2025 | 36 | Paid |
| 19 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Mobile telephone - contract & usage | Mobile Phone Bill February 2025 | 47 | Paid |
| 18 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Printer Ink Invoice Payment | 100 | Paid |
| 10 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Insurance - contents | SPECIALIST RISK INSURA | 632 | Paid |
| 06 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Other office equipment | 106 | Paid |
| 30 Jan 2025 | Office Costs Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | Landline | 692 | Paid |
| 28 Jan 2025 | Office Costs Mobile telephone - contract & usage | I Pad Bill | 17 | Paid |
| 28 Jan 2025 | Office Costs Mobile telephone - equipment purchase | I Pad Device Plan Agreement Payment January 2025 | 15 | Paid |
| 27 Jan 2025 | Office Costs Newspapers, journals, magazines | Annual On-line Subscription to Wigan Evening Post Januaey 2025 | 75 | Paid |
| 20 Jan 2025 | Office Costs Mobile telephone - equipment purchase | Mobile Phone Device Plan Agreement Payment January 2025 | 36 | Paid |
| 19 Jan 2025 | Office Costs Mobile telephone - contract & usage | Mobile Phone Bill January 2025 | 47 | Paid |
| 15 Jan 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Office furniture | 280 | Paid |
| 15 Jan 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Printer, photocopier & scanner | 150 | Paid |
| 30 Dec 2024 | Office Costs Mobile telephone - contract & usage | I Pad Bill December 2024 | 17 | 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
17 Sept 2025
Name of donor: Communication Workers Union
Address of donor: 150 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1RX
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,000.04
Donor status: trade union
(Registered 2 September 2025)
H · Ward results
Most recent winning councillor in each ward — 8 wards, 8 councillor seats.
| Ward | Councillor | Party | Votes | Election |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas | Matt Dawber | Labour Party | 1,379 | 02 May 2024 |
| Hindley | James Talbot | Labour Party | 1,013 | 02 May 2024 |
| Ince | Tony Whyte | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | 1,018 | 02 May 2024 |
| Pemberton | Eileen Winifred Rigby | Labour Party | 1,179 | 02 May 2024 |
| Shevington With Lower Ground Moor | Vicky Galligan | Labour Party | 1,585 | 02 May 2024 |
| Standish With Langtree | Terry Mugan | Labour Party | 1,610 | 02 May 2024 |
| Wigan Central | Michael McLoughlin | Labour Party | 1,398 | 02 May 2024 |
| Wigan West | Sheila Rosaleen Ramsdale | Labour Party | 1,639 | 02 May 2024 |
I · Demographics
| Indicator | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 100,249 | Electorate 77,538 (2024) |
| Median age | 41 | years |
| Degree-educated | 26.7% | level 4 or above |
| Ethnicity (White) | 94.7% | 2021 Census ethnic group |
| Owner-occupied | 62.8% | households |
| Private-rented | 15.7% | households |
| Social-rented | 21.1% | households |
| Employment rate | 56.5% | 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.