Labour Party MP for Rossendale and Darwen.
Road safety in Rossendale has been Andy MacNae's most visible cause since entering parliament, with a sustained campaign — public consultations, direct lobbying of local councils and police, and raising specific cases in Westminster — that generated significant local and regional coverage through early 2026. Inside the Commons, his one rebel vote came in June 2025, when he backed additional safeguards or devolution protections for the assisted dying bill at report stage, breaking with the Labour majority. His voting profile confirms a stronger-than-average sympathy for assisted dying access (78% aligned, against Labour's 58%), and he also scores above his party on public health votes.
At 84% voting participation and 99.8% party alignment, MacNae is a reliable Labour loyalist who rarely diverges. His 153 contributions across 86 debates since 2024 suggest genuine parliamentary engagement — economy and jobs dominate, followed by local government, health, fiscal policy, and transport, the last reflecting his constituency casework. His stance data shows consistent support for workers' rights and progressive taxation, but notably low alignment on pro-business and pro-parliamentary-scrutiny measures, and below the Labour average on climate action.
Rossendale and Darwen sits in Lancashire — the briefing data incorrectly labels it Scotland. MacNae holds no committee seats, which limits his formal influence outside the chamber. Recent news (90-day window, 36 articles) clusters around culture, planning, and crime, with broadly neutral sentiment. The highest-impact coverage remains transport and road safety, where he has demonstrated concrete local advocacy. No significant controversy appears in the available data.
Andy MacNae is the Labour MP for Rossendale and Darwen, 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 MacNae broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 1 | Yes | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“Transport connectivity is essential for small towns; buses must be treated as public services, not commercial enterprises; major infrastructure projects like Northern Powerhouse Ra…”
“Called for a government-led national plan with coordinated research, faster post-mortem pathways, genomic screening, improved bereavement support, and NHS website information on SU…”
“Criticised lack of local engagement and adequate funding for road safety partnerships; called for community-led approaches and ringfencing of fixed penalty fees for local use.”
“Road safety strategy's comprehensive safe systems approach covers horse riders without needing explicit mentions; government framework offers opportunities for education and infras…”
MacNae holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 22 | 32.8% |
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport | 12 | 17.9% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 7 | 10.4% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 5 | 7.5% |
| Department for Education | 4 | 6.0% |
| Home Office | 4 | 6.0% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 3 | 4.5% |
| Department for Transport | 3 | 4.5% |
What progress her Department has made on the formation of the Road Safety Investigation Branch for Great Britain.
In November 2025, the department commissioned a discovery project to develop framework options for a data-led Road Safety Investigation Branch, designed to identify options for an evidence-driven, system-focused road safety analysis functio…read full →
What her Department's planned timeline is for the Online Parenting Interventions project.
The government is dedicated to widening access to high-quality, evidence-based parenting and home-learning support. This helps ensure that families can benefit from interventions that effectively promote children’s early development and con…read full →
What progress he has made on establishing a National Cyber Force HQ in Lancashire.
Plans to establish the National Cyber Force (NCF) HQ in Samlesbury are progressing as scheduled. For security reasons, we do not disclose details regarding operational status, precise locations, or specific aspects of our sites.The NCF cont…read full →
What steps he is taking to ensure equitable access to Healthy Babies services for babies in constituencies that cross multiple local authority boundaries.
We know that many local authorities have strong ties with other areas in their region, and some Healthy Babies services may be delivered across local authority boundaries. Current Family Hubs and Start for Life programme guidance encourages…read full →
Type of land/property: Residential property
Type of land/property: Residential property
Number of properties: 1
Location: Northwich
Interest held: until 21 February 2025
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Name of company or organisation: Venture Xtreme Consultancy Limited
Name of company or organisation: Venture Xtreme Consultancy Limited
(Registered 19 July 2024) |
Election as officer of the Labour Rural Research Group with specific interest in Election as officer of the Labour Rural Research Group with specific interest in outdoor recreation and access to nature.
Date interest aro… |
Source · Members API · Last amended 3 Feb 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 168,450 | 76.3% |
| Office Costs | 23,186 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation | 20,487 | 9.3% |
| MP Travel | 6,074 | 2.8% |
| Staff Travel | 2,530 | 1.1% |
| Total · 135 claims | 220,727 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for MacNae on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rossendale and Darwen | 18,247 | 40.9% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy MacNaeWON | Lab | 18,247 | 40.9 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Rossendale and Darwen →