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Becky Gittins.

Labour Party MP for Clwyd East.

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Commons votes
493/573
86% attendance · top 13% of MPs
Party alignment
100%
votes with party majority
Speeches
69
across 45 debates · 13,221 words
Written Qs
8
8 answered · 0 pending
Dispatch
14 Jul 2026

Partly aligned with the seat’s councils.

A loyal Labour backbencher, Becky Gittins has voted with her party in every recorded division since entering Parliament in 2024 — a 100% alignment record across 488 votes. Her most recent votes follow that pattern: supporting the carbon budget, backing Windsor Framework machinery regulations despite DUP opposition, and voting to end the automatic preference for academies when new schools open. Nothing in her recent voting record signals dissent or signals a distinctive parliamentary identity through rebellion.

Her 86% participation rate sits comfortably above the Commons average, suggesting consistent engagement rather than selective attendance. She speaks frequently on crime, the economy, immigration, and social care — broad themes rather than a narrow specialism. Where she does diverge from typical Labour colleagues, it is on specific issues: she votes more strongly in favour of assisted dying access than around three-fifths of her party, and scores notably higher on child welfare and NHS funding votes. Her stance profile shows strong alignment with workers' rights and progressive taxation, but low scores on civil liberties, parliamentary scrutiny, and Lords oversight — consistent with a government loyalist rather than a parliamentary watchdog.

Outside the chamber, Gittins has been visibly active in Clwyd East: she ran a transport roadshow, campaigned for public toilet funding (securing £240,000), championed leasehold reform, and consulted constituents on children's online safety. She also pledged continued representation during maternity leave. News coverage over the past 90 days runs to 39 articles, though most carry a neutral sentiment score. She holds no committee seats. Overall, she is a high-attendance, no-rebel loyalist whose distinctive contribution shows more in constituency casework than in parliamentary independence.

Background

Becky Gittins is the Labour MP for Clwyd East, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.

§ 01Voting record.493 divisions · most recent 24 Jun 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.

Economy81
Taxation78
Employment47
Crime & Policing44
Constitution and Democracy35
Welfare and Benefits29
Education28
Pensions24

Source · The Public Whip · Hansard

Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.

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

No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.

§ 02Speeches.69 contributions · 45 debates · 13,221 words

Words spoken, by topic.

Economy & Jobs4,658
Social Care4,519
Immigration3,709
Health3,284
Crime2,942
Environment2,696
Agriculture1,992
Lab avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP

Source · Hansard

Recent contributions.

7 Jul 2026

Independent Schools: Regulation of Proprietors

Supports stricter transparency and accountability for foreign ownership of independent schools; urges government to record and monitor proprietor ownership structures.

191 words·Read
1 Jul 2026

Online Safety: Children

Young people's voices must be central to online safety policy; welcomed consultation engagement with 14,000 children and noted concerns about addictive algorithms and infinite scro

79 words·Read
15 Sept 2025

Court Estate: Restoration and Renewal

Supports government efforts but seeks specific investment in Prestatyn justice centre which requires repair and modernization.

71 words·Read
1 Sept 2025

Babies and Infants (Allergy Guidance)

Proposes reviewing NHS allergy guidance for babies and infants to enable early introduction of allergens (peanuts, eggs) for high-risk children, improving prevention and reducing N

1,444 words·Read
Showing 4 of 69·All 69 speeches
§ 03Committees & roles.Select & joint committees
None recorded

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

§ 04Written questions.8 tabled · 8 answered · 22 Oct 2024 → 25 Feb 2026

Top departments asked.

DepartmentQsShare
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs337.5%
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology225.0%
Treasury225.0%
Department for Education112.5%

Most recent.

25 Feb 2026·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered

Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to help prevent the sale of counterfeit goods online.

The Government is committed to protecting intellectual property rights, safeguarding businesses and consumers from those who profit from infringement, in line with the UK’s Intellectual Property Counter Infringement Strategy.The Police Inte…read full →

18 Dec 2025·Department for Education·Answered

When she will publish the forthcoming consultation on proposals relating to school allergy safety.

Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only. The government has committed to reviewing the statutory guidance ‘Supporting pupils with medical conditions at school’, which is available at: https…read full →

5 Jun 2025·Treasury·Answered

If she will commission a review into the Financial Conduct Authority’s handling of historic pension transfer cases involving qualifying recognised overseas pension schemes.

There are no plans to commission a review into the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) related to qualifying recognised overseas pension schemes (QROPS). A QROPS is the name for any pension scheme located outside the UK which meets the criter…read full →

5 Jun 2025·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered

Food and Rural Affairs, when he will publish the animal welfare strategy.

This Government was elected on a mandate to introduce the most ambitious plans to improve animal welfare in a generation. The Prime Minister announced that we will be publishing an animal welfare strategy later this year.

Showing 4 of 8·All 8 written questions
§ 05Register & expenses.0 declared interests · £187k claimed FY 24_25

Register of interests.

No active register entries.

IPSA expenses.

Category£Share
Staffing149,12079.7%
Accommodation16,4198.8%
Office Costs15,9568.5%
MP Travel4,0152.1%
Staff Travel1,5970.9%
Total · 110 claims187,107100%
Showing 5 of 110·All 110 IPSA claims

Source · IPSA · FY 24_25

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

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

§ 07Electoral history.1 contest · 2024, 2024
YearConstituencyVotesShareResult
2024Clwyd East18,48438.6%Won

2024 — full result, Clwyd East.

CandidateVotes%
Becky GittinsWONLab18,48438.6

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

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 15 Jul 2026
SpeechesHansard · 13,221 words
4 Sept 2024 → 7 Jul 2026
Written QsMembers API
8 tabled · 8 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
None recorded
RegisterMembers API
0 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£187,107 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
DCLEAPIL