Labour Party MP for Lichfield.
Dave Robertson is the Labour MP for Lichfield, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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 Robertson broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 1 | Yes | Freevs party |
| 13 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 2 | Yes | Freevs party |
| 13 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment (b) to New Clause 14 | Yes | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“Constituents in Lichfield face 13+ more years of disruption with works north of Curzon Street; demands reassurance on timely completion at Streethay and mitigations for impacted co…”
“The original decision to make HS2 the fastest railway in the world was a mistake that forced expensive engineering workarounds and generated cost overruns; unwinding this sooner wo…”
“Supports the new adviser role and urges that Baroness Harman attends the Prime Minister's meeting with Fayed abuse survivors to demonstrate commitment.”
“Highlights the Clive Treacey checklist as essential policy, noting that 84% of SUDEP risk can be cut through annual check-ups, and pushes for mandatory NHS trust adoption to protec…”
Select, joint and other committees Robertson 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Petitions Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Robertson sits on one.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 6 | 17.1% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 6 | 17.1% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 4 | 11.4% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 3 | 8.6% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 3 | 8.6% |
| Department for Education | 3 | 8.6% |
| Department for Transport | 3 | 8.6% |
| Treasury | 2 | 5.7% |
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the Crown Prosecution Service's communications with victims of crime.
I recognise that the way the CPS communicates with victims has not always met the high standard that victims have every right to expect.I am determined to put this right.The CPS Victim Transformation Programme is a step in the right directi…read full →
What steps she is taking to support small and medium enterprises in haulage to transition to low-emission heavy good vehicles.
The Government has kickstarted the deployment of zero emission heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and their supporting charging and fuelling infrastructure through initiatives such as the Plug-In Truck Grant, the Depot Charging Scheme, and the Zer…read full →
Whether the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has estimated the proportion of driving licence addresses which are inaccurate.
No such estimate has been made as the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) would only become aware of a potentially inaccurate address when informed by customers. Driving licence holders are legally responsible for notifying the DVLA …read full →
How many prosecutions of driving licence holders there have been for failure to notify of a change of address in the most recent year for which information is available.
No such estimate has been made as the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) would only become aware of a potentially inaccurate address when informed by customers. Driving licence holders are legally responsible for notifying the DVLA …read full →
Member of Lichfield City Council. This was an unpaid role.
Member of Lichfield City Council. This was an unpaid role.
Date interest ended: 21 March 2025
(Registered 26 November 2024; updated 7 Augu… |
Member of Lichfield District Council. This was an unpaid role.
Member of Lichfield District Council. This was an unpaid role.
Date interest ended: 21 February 2025
(Registered 26 November 2024; updated… |
Source · Members API · Last amended 2 Sept 2025
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 156,634 | 73.7% |
| Office Costs | 26,292 | 12.4% |
| MP Travel | 11,055 | 5.2% |
| Accommodation | 10,276 | 4.8% |
| Staff Travel | 8,224 | 3.9% |
| Total · 105 claims | 212,482 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Robertson on the published Order Paper this week.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dave RobertsonWON | Lab | 17,232 | 35.1 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Lichfield →