Labour Party MP for St Helens North.
David Baines is the Labour MP for St Helens North, 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 Baines broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 77 | No | Freevs party |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Third Reading | No | Freevs party |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 24 | Yes | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“Play-based learning should be statutory in KS1 to protect all children equally and follow evidence, as it is a core pedagogical method not a distraction from learning.”
“Sought assurance that the delay was to improve the Bill, not weaken it, emphasizing the long wait families have endured.”
“Advocates for a new medal recognising service personnel wounded in combat, citing 2,644 battle injuries since 2006 and the example of Corporal Andy Reid MBE who received no specifi…”
“Supports passing the Bill without further delay to show united support for armed forces and provide them with the independent commissioner.”
Select, joint and other committees Baines 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work and Pensions Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Baines sits on one.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Education | 8 | 30.8% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 4 | 15.4% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 3 | 11.5% |
| Treasury | 2 | 7.7% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 2 | 7.7% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 2 | 7.7% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 1 | 3.8% |
| Home Office | 1 | 3.8% |
Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of reforms to the statutory consultee system on Sport England's ability to represent the interests of grassroots sports clubs during planning applications.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 119470 on 23 March 2026.
What discussions he has had with Ofcom on regulating employment standards in the parcel delivery sector; and what steps he is taking to prevent gig economy working practices from adversely impacting Royal Mail's Universal Service Obligation.
Ministers have regular discussions with Ofcom as the independent regulator for the postal sector. The government does not, however, have a role in Ofcom’s regulatory decisions and Ofcom does not regulate the employment models of parcel deli…read full →
What progress her Department has made on the research into the decline in road adoption rates across England; and when she expects to publish the findings of that research.
The Department is continuing its dedicated research into the decline in road adoption rates across England. This includes gathering evidence from local highway authorities and wider stakeholders to understand current challenges and assess o…read full →
Communities and Local Government, what steps the Government is taking to strengthen protections for freeholders living on estates with unadopted roads; and to help ensure developers and utilities providers act quickly to make roads and estates safe.
I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement published on 18 December 2025 (HCWS1210).
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| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 92,658 | 67.6% |
| Accommodation | 22,428 | 16.4% |
| Office Costs | 11,644 | 8.5% |
| MP Travel | 8,529 | 6.2% |
| Staff Travel | 1,405 | 1.0% |
| Total · 101 claims | 136,975 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Baines on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | St Helens North | 21,284 | 52.6% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| David BainesWON | Lab | 21,284 | 52.6 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see St Helens North →