Labour Party MP for Sefton Central.
Bill Esterson is the Labour MP for Sefton Central, and has been an MP continually since 6 May 2010.
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 Esterson broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.
Source · Hansard
“The North Sea is a super-mature basin in decline; new licences will not stop the decline and the economic case for clean energy and transition support for oil and gas workers is st…”
“Fuel duty freeze is welcome but government should also support transition to electric vehicles through home charging infrastructure and lower electricity costs, as EV prices are no…”
“Supports decoupling gas and electricity prices and calls for accelerating measures to reduce days when gas sets electricity price; criticizes Conservative inaction post-2022.”
“Climate action is economically rational and scientifically imperative; opponents spread myths that delay action; clean economy growth creates skilled jobs and reduces long-term eco…”
Select, joint and other committees Esterson 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Liaison Committee (Commons) | Member | Select |
| Energy Security and Net Zero Committee | Chair | Select |
| Energy Security and Net Zero Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Esterson chairs a committee — an elected position with real agenda-setting power over what gets scrutinised.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Treasury | 2 | 66.7% |
| Ministry of Defence | 1 | 33.3% |
How much HMRC paid in (a) withheld tax repayments and (b) rebates relating to UK Real Estate Investment Trust distributions to non-UK residents in financial years (i) 2023-24 and (ii) 2024-25; and what compliance and assurance processes apply to such repayments.
Awaiting answer.
What welfare, health and family‑support provisions are available to submariners completing exceptionally long patrols.
Submariners undertake some of the most demanding duties in Defence and the Department recognises the unique demands placed upon them and their families. A range of support measures are provided to submariners while on patrol and once they r…read full →
With reference to the oral contribution of the Chancellor of the Exchequer of 8 April 2025 during Treasury Questions, Official Report, column 718, when the relevant Minister plans to meet the hon. Member for Sefton Central.
I apologise for the delay in progressing arrangements for your meeting with the relevant minister. We have now spoken with the Department of Health and Social Care and the responsible minister’s office will be in contact to organise a meeti…read full →
Nuclear Industry Association Name of donor: Nuclear Industry Association
Address of donor: 4th Floor, York House, 23 Kingsway, London WC2B 6UJ
Estimate of the probable… |
Parliamentary Renewable & Sustainable Energy Group (PRASEG) Name of donor: Parliamentary Renewable & Sustainable Energy Group (PRASEG)
Address of donor: PRASEG, 10 Dean Farrar Street, London SW1H 0DX… |
Name of company or organisation: Bill Esterson Campaigns Ltd
Name of company or organisation: Bill Esterson Campaigns Ltd
Interest held: from 26 September 2016
Additional information: I am the direct… |
Source · Members API · Last amended 2 Dec 2025
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 221,985 | 78.0% |
| Office Costs | 26,289 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation | 24,193 | 8.5% |
| MP Travel | 7,914 | 2.8% |
| Staff Travel | 4,275 | 1.5% |
| Total · 132 claims | 284,657 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Esterson on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sefton Central | 26,772 | 56.4% | Won |
| 2019 | Sefton Central | 29,254 | 57.5% | Won |
| 2017 | Sefton Central | 32,830 | 63.0% | Won |
| 2015 | Sefton Central | 26,359 | 53.8% | Won |
| 2010 | Sefton Central | 20,307 | 41.9% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill EstersonWON | Lab | 26,772 | 56.4 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Sefton Central →