What progress she has made on the introduction of a GCSE in Ukrainian.
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensMP · Labour Party · Sitting since 4 Jul 2024
Andrew Lewin.
Labour Party MP for Welwyn Hatfield.
Commons votes
467/521
90% attendance · top 7% of MPs
Party alignment
59%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
271
across 105 debates · 25,357 words
Written Qs
31
26 answered · 5 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026
31 May 2026
Labour Party MP in Liberal Democrats-controlled territory.
Andrew Lewin is the Labour MP for Welwyn Hatfield, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.
Moments where the whip was free, or where Lewin broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 2024 | Motion to sit in private | Yes | vs party |
Words spoken, by topic.
Lab avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
26 Mar
Representation of the People Bill (Fifth sitting)
“Challenges Conservative position by highlighting real-world scenario of shift workers unable to obtain voter ID before election deadline; questions whether denying bank cards is pr…”
28 Jan
Youth Unemployment
“Young people faced Brexit, pandemic chaos, and Liz Truss's economic mismanagement; Labour's strong economy, Employment Rights Act, jobs guarantee, and living wage rise demonstrate …”
26 Jan
Support into Work: Health Conditions
“Welcomes government investment and employment growth since July 2024, and praises the WorkWell pilot expansion as a positive step to support people with health conditions.”
16 Dec
Grassroots Cricket Clubs
“Grassroots cricket is thriving with 2.5 million players and needs strategic government support to ensure facilities are open to all, particularly by encouraging private schools to …”
Bluesky is the only social platform we ingest at the row level. The strip below is computed by classifying each post for substance (vs reposts, social mentions, scheduling) and then by tone (critical / measured / supportive) per target.
@andrewlewinmp.bsky.socialLast 60 days · 41 posts
Celebratory → warm, supportive
Labour Party41
Posts
32
Substantive
8
Mp Performance
Most criticises
Government 1
Clare Coutinho 1
Most supports
Prime Minister 8
Labour Government 6
Labour government 5
Recent substantive posts.
| When | Topic | Tone | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May | Energy | celebratory | “Data from @octopus.energy shows demand for solar panels and heat pumps is up. The public is embracing renewables and it is welcome news. But the market alone …” |
| 20 May | Fiscal Policy | celebratory | “The plan is working. Six interest rate cuts in the first two years of a Labour government, with inflation falling again this morning. Chief economist at the O…” |
| 19 May | Energy | angry | “In the Commons today, Clare Coutinho confirmed to me that she has, "changed her mind" and given up on Net Zero. Genuinely sad to see them abandon the green age…” |
Current memberships.
Select, joint and other committees Lewin 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
What this means.
Committee member
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Lewin sits on one.
Top departments asked.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Education | 8 | 25.8% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 7 | 22.6% |
| Treasury | 4 | 12.9% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 3 | 9.7% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 3 | 9.7% |
| Department for Transport | 2 | 6.5% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 1 | 3.2% |
| Ministry of Defence | 1 | 3.2% |
Most recent.
Whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of all secondary schools notifying SEND students and their families of the option to study Functional Skills Qualifications instead of GCSEs.
Awaiting answer.
How many pension claimants are able to receive the value deferred back through inflated pensions before they pass away.
Awaiting answer.
The average period of time for which people choose to defer their state pensions.
Awaiting answer.
Register of interests.
Nicholas McCowan £1,500 private donation in a private capacity to support my campaigning work as MP |
Nicholas McCowan £2,000 please note this is a donation from me in my private capacity to support my work and campaigning as a Member of Parliament. |
Best for Britain Ltd 1 April 2026 to 7 May 2026 |
Best for Britain Ltd 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2026 |
Best for Britain Ltd 6 November 2025 |
Source · Members API · Last amended 29 Apr 2026
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 148,761 | 80.7% |
| Office Costs | 32,934 | 17.9% |
| MP Travel | 2,731 | 1.5% |
| Total · 133 claims | 184,427 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Lewin on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Welwyn Hatfield | 19,877 | 41.0% | Won |
| 2010 | Hertford and Stortford | 14,373 | 25.9% | Lost |
2024 — full result, Welwyn Hatfield.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew LewinWON | Lab | 19,877 | 41.0 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Welwyn Hatfield →
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
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
SpeechesHansard · 25,357 words
21 Jul 2024 → 19 May 2026
21 Jul 2024 → 19 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
31 tabled · 26 answered
31 tabled · 26 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
1 current
1 current
RegisterMembers API
9 entries
9 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£184,427 · FY 24_25
£184,427 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
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ElectionsElectoral Commission
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