Labour Party MP for Lancaster and Wyre.
Cat Smith is the Labour MP for Lancaster and Wyre, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015.
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 Smith broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2026 | Privilege | Yes | vs party |
| 1 Jul 2025 | Universal Credit and Personal Independent Payment Bill: Second Reading | No | vs party |
| 1 Jul 2025 | Universal Credit and Personal Independent Payment Bill: Reasoned Amendment at Second Reading | Yes | vs party |
Source · Hansard
“Local authorities must better support survivors of domestic abuse in securing safe accommodation away from perpetrators being released from prison.”
“Lifting the two-child benefit cap is both morally right and economically sound, putting money directly into family pockets in constituencies like Lancaster and Wyre.”
“Chair of the Procedure Committee endorsed the new campaigning rules as necessary to curb excessive lobbying and create a level playing field for candidates.”
“While grateful for £47 million pothole funding, Lancashire's roads remain inadequate; Reform councillors are failing to use funds effectively.”
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.
Select, joint and other committees Smith 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 |
| Procedure Committee | Chair | Select |
| Procedure Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Smith chairs a committee — an elected position with real agenda-setting power over what gets scrutinised.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 57 | 32.4% |
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport | 21 | 11.9% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 16 | 9.1% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 12 | 6.8% |
| Department for Education | 10 | 5.7% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 10 | 5.7% |
| Department for Transport | 8 | 4.5% |
| Home Office | 7 | 4.0% |
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how the Government intends to monitor and track potential breaches of international humanitarian law following the closure of the international humanitarian law cell.
As explained in the answer of 29 April to Question 129721, the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Cell has not closed; it has simply moved to a different team within the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
If she will instruct the DVLA to amend their V11 tax reminder form to include information on over-the-counter transaction options currently provided by the Post Office.
This information is already contained on a number of The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s (DVLA) manual forms.DVLA’s V11 tax reminder also advises customers to visit GOV.UK to access information on ways to pay vehicle excise duty. DVLA…read full →
What steps his Department is taking to ensure that there are sufficient heating oil supplies into the UK to meet demand.
We are confident in the UK’s security of fuel supply, and there are currently no indications of disruption. The Department is working closely with fuel suppliers, distributors, and trade bodies to monitor heating oil supply, demand, and mar…read full →
What plans his Department has to improve public awareness of the bowel cancer risks associated with alcohol consumption.
The Government and the National Health Service welcome the findings of the World Cancer Research Fund’s report and recognise that a healthy lifestyle can help reduce the biggest risk factors of bowel cancer.The National Cancer Plan for Engl…read full →
London Marathon Events Ltd 27 April 2025 |
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Source · Members API · Last amended 4 Nov 2025
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 206,705 | 79.2% |
| Accommodation | 25,645 | 9.8% |
| Office Costs | 13,212 | 5.1% |
| MP Travel | 9,519 | 3.6% |
| Staff Travel | 3,706 | 1.4% |
| Total · 78 claims | 260,828 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Smith on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Lancaster and Wyre | 19,315 | 44.9% | Won |
| 2019 | Lancaster and Fleetwood | 21,184 | 46.9% | Won |
| 2017 | Lancaster and Fleetwood | 25,342 | 55.1% | Won |
| 2010 | Wyre and Preston North | 10,932 | 21.3% | Lost |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cat SmithWON | Lab | 19,315 | 44.9 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Lancaster and Wyre →