The Westminster lensMP · Independent · Sitting since 4 Jul 2024

Adnan Hussain.

Independent MP for Blackburn.

Commons votes
293/521
56% attendance · top 84% of MPs
Party alignment
1%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
107
across 87 debates · 7,323 words
Written Qs
3
1 answered · 2 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026

Independent MP in Reform UK-controlled territory.

Mr Adnan Hussain is the Independent MP for Blackburn, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.

§ 01Voting record.293 divisions · most recent 23 Mar 2026

By issue — what do they vote on most?

Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.

Taxation69
Economy57
Employment32
Welfare and Benefits27
Crime & Policing27
Education24
Constitution and Democracy21
Housing16

Source · The Public Whip · Hansard

Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.

Moments where the whip was free, or where Hussain broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.

DateBill / motionVoteWhip
20 May 2026King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (l)Yes
Freevs party
27 Apr 2026English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 89B and 89CYes
Freevs party
27 Apr 2026English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 94B and 94CYes
Freevs party
§ 02Speeches.107 contributions · 87 debates · 7,323 words

Words spoken, by topic.

Defence3,055
Economy & Jobs2,549
Social Care2,190
Culture Community1,757
Other1,592
Health1,517
Crime1,334
Ind avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP

Source · Hansard

Recent contributions.

13 Apr

Southport Inquiry

Pattern of buck-passing seen in safeguarding and grooming gangs repeats here; government's review and framework announcements lack enforcement mechanisms; consequences must follow

75 words·Read
17 Mar

Points of Order

Condemned the shadow Justice Secretary's description of a lawful Muslim iftar gathering as an 'act of domination', arguing such rhetoric is dangerous, inflammatory, and inconsisten

253 words·Read
16 Mar

GP Contract

Welcomed needs-based funding reform but reported constituents struggling to access GP appointments despite satisfaction statistics; questioned when deprived areas like Blackburn wo

99 words·Read
18 Nov

Points of Order

Backbenchers are being denied adequate opportunity to speak on important debates due to combined statements and time constraints.

104 words·Read
Showing 4 of 107·All 107 speeches
§ 03Committees & roles.Select & joint committees
None recorded

Hussain holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.

§ 04Written questions.3 tabled · 1 answered · 4 Oct 2024 → 28 Apr 2026

Top departments asked.

DepartmentQsShare
Department for Education133.3%
Department of Health and Social Care133.3%
Home Office133.3%

Most recent.

28 Apr 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending

What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of numbers of full-time equivalent school nurses over the last ten years on the ability of integrated care boards to fulfil obligations to provide healthcare to pupils with complex medical needs in education settings.

Awaiting answer.

28 Apr 2026·Department for Education·Pending

What assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the clarity of the draft statutory guidance on supporting pupils with medical conditions regarding the respective responsibilities of the NHS and schools for delivering healthcare in education settings.

Awaiting answer.

4 Oct 2024·Home Office·Answered

What steps she is taking to help tackle the (a) anti-social behaviour and (b) dangers associated with the use of electric (i) scooters and (ii) bikes in (A) Blackburn and (B) Lancashire.

Tackling anti-social behaviour is a top priority for this Government, and a key part of our Safer Streets Mission to take back our streets.​We will put thousands of neighbourhood police and community support officers into local communities …read full →

§ 05Register & expenses.13 declared interests · £127k claimed FY 24_25

Register of interests.

Role, work or services: Barrister (employee) and until 3 February 2025, Director
Role, work or services: Barrister (employee) and until 3 February 2025, Director Payer: Bank View Solicitors Limited, Bank View House, 55 P…
Remuneration: £250 a month
Remuneration: £250 a month Hours: 1 hr a week approximate (Registered 4 August 2024)
Role, work or services: Consultant
Role, work or services: Consultant Payer: Clarity Legal Ltd (Rental company), Unit 16A, Fort St, Blackburn BB1 5DP (Registered 4 August 20…
Type of land/property: Residential property (House)
Type of land/property: Residential property (House) Number of properties: 2 Location: Burnley (Registered 4 August 2024)
Name of company or organisation: Clarity Legal Ltd
Name of company or organisation: Clarity Legal Ltd Nature of business: Rental company (Registered 3 August 2024)
Showing 5 of 13·All 13 register entries

Source · Members API · Last amended 21 Oct 2025

IPSA expenses.

Category£Share
Staffing92,31672.8%
Office Costs15,27312.0%
Accommodation15,01511.8%
MP Travel4,2133.3%
Total · 67 claims126,817100%
Showing 4 of 67·All 67 IPSA claims

Source · IPSA · FY 24_25

§ 06This week in Westminster.Order paper · refreshed daily

Nothing tabled for Hussain on the published Order Paper this week.

§ 07Electoral history.1 contest · 2024, 2024
YearConstituencyVotesShareResult
2024Blackburn10,51827.1%Won

2024 — full result, Blackburn.

CandidateVotes%
Adnan HussainWONInd10,51827.1

Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Blackburn

Sources, methods & last update
Method The dispatch paragraphs are AI-generated from the public sources listed below. Every figure links to its source. If we’re wrong, please tell us — corrections within 48 hours.
DivisionsHansard
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
SpeechesHansard · 7,323 words
24 Jul 2024 → 13 Apr 2026
Written QsMembers API
3 tabled · 1 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
None recorded
RegisterMembers API
13 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£126,817 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
DCLEAPIL