Labour Party MP for Cardiff West.
Mr Alex Barros-Curtis is the Labour MP for Cardiff West, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Moments where the whip was free, or where Barros-Curtis broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec 2024 | Elections (proportional representation): Ten Minute Rule Motion | No | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“Supports the steel strategy and celebrates private investment in Welsh steel production as evidence the strategy is working.”
“Labour's generational rail commitment demonstrates effective collaboration between two Labour Governments, delivering upgrades like Cardiff West junction that directly benefit cons…”
“Acknowledges government's human rights stance but demands stronger accountability measures and enforceable commitments to end atrocities in any negotiated settlement.”
“Welcomes the report and its recommendations, particularly concerning cryptocurrency risks, and suggests the new National Police Service could serve as a vehicle for the centralised…”
Select, joint and other committees Barros-Curtis currently sits on. Committee work is where much of the line-by-line scrutiny of bills and departments happens, away from the chamber.
| Committee | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Administration Committee | Member | Select |
| Modernisation Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Barros-Curtis sits on 2.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Home Office | 6 | 27.3% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 2 | 9.1% |
| Department for Transport | 2 | 9.1% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 2 | 9.1% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 2 | 9.1% |
| Ministry of Defence | 1 | 4.5% |
| Ministry of Justice | 1 | 4.5% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 1 | 4.5% |
What steps he is taking to help deter grey zone activity.
Following the Strategic Defence Review, Defence is focusing on transformation into an organisation ready for warfighting. This includes a renewed emphasis on home defence and resilience to grey zone threats to ensure effective deterrence. W…read full →
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she is taking steps to encourage the United Nations to assume direct operational oversight of humanitarian-aid delivery in Gaza.
I refer the Hon Member to the statement made by the Foreign Secretary to the House on 18 November 2025, regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Our position remains that only the United Nations and their partners can deliver the scale of…read full →
Food and Rural Affairs, what her Department's planned budget is for the Darwin Plus programme in financial year 2025-26.
The Darwin Plus budget for 2025-26 is maintaining spending levels to support biodiversity across the UK Overseas Territories. This includes funding to sustain existing projects and award new projects. The Secretary of State announced fundin…read full →
Food and Rural Affairs, when her Department plans to publish the revised Environmental Improvement Plan.
The government concluded a rapid review of the existing Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP23) and published a statement of the rapid review’s key findings on 30 January 2025. It is our intention to publish a revised EIP in due course, whic…read full →
Type of land/property: Residential property
Type of land/property: Residential property
Number of properties: 1
Location: London
Ownership details: The property is co-owned with my … |
Director of Movement for Another Future Limited. This is an unpaid role.
Director of Movement for Another Future Limited. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest ended: 31 March 2026
(Registered 3 August 2024; upd… |
Governor, Grafton Primary School, London (I stepped down as Chair of the Governi Governor, Grafton Primary School, London (I stepped down as Chair of the Governing body at the AGM on Monday 11 November 2025). This is an u… |
Practising solicitor registered on the Solicitors Register. Currently, this is a Practising solicitor registered on the Solicitors Register. Currently, this is an unpaid role.
(Registered 3 August 2024) |
Director of Myriad Consultants Limited. This is an unpaid role.
Director of Myriad Consultants Limited. This is an unpaid role.
(Registered 3 August 2024) |
Source · Members API · Last amended 16 Aug 2024
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 89,857 | 76.5% |
| Office Costs | 15,962 | 13.6% |
| Accommodation | 6,415 | 5.5% |
| MP Travel | 4,648 | 4.0% |
| Staff Travel | 543 | 0.5% |
| Total · 96 claims | 117,527 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Barros-Curtis on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Cardiff West | 16,442 | 36.7% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Barros-CurtisWON | Lab | 16,442 | 36.7 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Cardiff West →