Labour Party MP for Bangor Aberconwy.
Claire Hughes is the Labour MP for Bangor Aberconwy, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. She currently holds the Government posts of Assistant Whip, and Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Wales 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 Hughes broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.
Source · Hansard
“Criticizes Conservative government for failing to implement any recommendations from the child sexual abuse inquiry and urges current government to act on both Jay and Casey review…”
“North Wales has the skills and sites for nuclear manufacturing; dual Labour governments (UK and Welsh) are positioned to deliver economic benefits.”
“Labour's nuclear programme represents a decisive break from 14 years of Conservative failure to deliver new nuclear capacity, and will secure energy independence, jobs, and lower b…”
“Strongly supportive of the LGBT financial recognition scheme; praised Labour for delivering justice to veterans wrongly dismissed and sought updates on scheme progress.”
Hughes holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 3 | 30.0% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 2 | 20.0% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 2 | 20.0% |
| Department for Education | 1 | 10.0% |
| Treasury | 1 | 10.0% |
| Wales Office | 1 | 10.0% |
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps he will take to help (a) support a ceasefire in Gaza and (b) enable the delivery of aid to (i) people and (ii) children at risk of starvation.
I refer my Hon Friend to the statement made to the House by the former Foreign Secretary on 1 September.
Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he has taken to improve biodiversity.
Improving biodiversity is crucial and we have a set of statutory nature targets, which we will deliver through a range of mechanisms, all underpinned by the £7 billion nature budget. We have recently had the landmark moment for conservation…read full →
Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he has had with the Welsh government on the cessation of the sale of horticultural peat.
The Secretary of State discussed this matter with Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies MS, at the Inter-Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, on 23 June.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 9 June 2025 to Question 55674 on Palestinians: Recognition of States, what steps he is taking to advance the recognition of the State of Palestine.
The UK's commitment to a two-state solution is unwavering. The Prime Minister spoke to President Abbas on 29 July to condemn the suffering in Gaza, reiterate that Hamas must play no role in Gaza, and outline the UK's commitment to recognisi…read full →
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Source · Members API · Last amended 13 May 2025
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 128,234 | 70.9% |
| Accommodation | 26,489 | 14.7% |
| Office Costs | 19,914 | 11.0% |
| MP Travel | 3,803 | 2.1% |
| Staff Travel | 1,560 | 0.9% |
| Total · 119 claims | 180,797 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Hughes on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bangor Aberconwy | 14,008 | 33.6% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claire HughesWON | Lab | 14,008 | 33.6 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Bangor Aberconwy →