Labour Party MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven.
Chris Ward is the Labour MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. He currently holds the Government post of Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office).
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 Ward broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.
Source · Hansard
“Bevin exemplified social mobility and pragmatic delivery; his legacy teaches modern government three lessons: pragmatism over ideology, defence of democracy through strong alliance…”
“The government is ending the age of outsourcing by introducing a public interest test and requiring all departments to publish insourcing strategies to improve service delivery and…”
“Defending government procurement reforms to support British companies; committing to improve electric vehicle hiring and social value recognition in public contracts; redirecting P…”
“Government is reforming procurement rules to back British businesses, support SMEs and startups, and ensure public spending serves the national interest, with initial focus on four…”
Ward 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 | 8 | 36.4% |
| Department for Education | 4 | 18.2% |
| Department for Transport | 3 | 13.6% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 3 | 13.6% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 2 | 9.1% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 1 | 4.5% |
| Ministry of Defence | 1 | 4.5% |
If she will make an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of the report by The Sutton Trust entitled The Opportunity Index, published in May 2025.
The Sutton Trust’s valuable report highlights that too many children face barriers to success because of who they are or where they come from. This is why, through the Opportunity Mission, we will break the link between young people’s backg…read full →
Whether she plans to make SEND training mandatory for (a) Initial Teacher Training and (b) continual learning for qualified teachers.
Supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is a mandatory part of initial teacher training and training for early career teachers, creating a strong foundation for those joining the profession. The new initial …read full →
What steps she is taking to reduce educational inequalities in (a) the South East and (b) nationally.
All children and young people should have every opportunity to succeed, no matter where they are from. However, we know educational inequalities exist across the country. This is not acceptable in the South East or nationally.The department…read full →
What progress he has made on providing payments to LGBTQ+ veterans under the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme.
The LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme (FRS) launched in December of 2024, and as of 9 June 2025, 44 applicants have received payment. We have been prioritising payment to the elderly and those with serious health conditions to ensure they r…read full →
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| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 158,826 | 78.2% |
| Office Costs | 29,210 | 14.4% |
| Accommodation | 11,572 | 5.7% |
| MP Travel | 1,698 | 0.8% |
| Staff Travel | 1,671 | 0.8% |
| Total · 128 claims | 203,093 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Ward on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven | 17,893 | 44.0% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris WardWON | Lab | 17,893 | 44.0 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven →