Labour Party MP for Southend West and Leigh.
David Burton-Sampson is the Labour MP for Southend West and Leigh, 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 Burton-Sampson 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: Amendment (b) to New Clause 14 | Yes | Freevs party |
| 13 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 2 | Yes | Freevs party |
| 16 May 2025 | Closure motion | No | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“Jenrick should have notified him in advance of his constituency visit, as courtesy and the Speaker's earlier guidance require.”
“Agrees with mast preservation and requests that Southend and Leigh receive one of the masts given their equal historical connection to the wreck.”
“The Conservative criticism is hypocritical given their 2012 coalition government tripled tuition fees to £9,000.”
“Expressed concern about campus closure impact on skills pipeline, key worker training (nurses, midwives, dental technicians), and cultural loss; called for assurances that students…”
Select, joint and other committees Burton-Sampson 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Women and Equalities Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Burton-Sampson sits on one.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 3 | 25.0% |
| Department for Education | 2 | 16.7% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 2 | 16.7% |
| Northern Ireland Office | 1 | 8.3% |
| Treasury | 1 | 8.3% |
| Women and Equalities | 1 | 8.3% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 1 | 8.3% |
| Ministry of Justice | 1 | 8.3% |
When she plans to publish the Best Start centre funding allocations for local authorities.
Ensuring every child has the best start in life, the chance to achieve and to thrive, are the foundation stones of the government’s Opportunity Mission. We will spend close to £1.5 billion over the next three years on improving family servi…read full →
What consideration his Department has given to moving more migraine treatment into community settings.
The three shifts outlined in the recently published 10-Year Health Plan will support people with long-term conditions, including those with migraines, to better manage their conditions and access services closer to home. For example, it wil…read full →
What steps his Department is taking to reduce stigma associated with migraine in workplaces and wider society.
The Government recognises that migraine is a serious neurological condition and that poor access to care and services can be exacerbated by stigma among healthcare professionals around the condition, while some employers may also not fully …read full →
Whether she plans to ensure the continuation of Holiday Activity Funding.
Through the department’s Plan for Change, we are committed to giving every child the best start in life. On 28 August 2025, we confirmed over £600 million for the holiday activities and food (HAF) programme for the next three financial year…read full →
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Source · Members API · Last amended 2 Dec 2025
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 154,574 | 80.5% |
| Office Costs | 29,680 | 15.5% |
| Accommodation | 4,118 | 2.1% |
| MP Travel | 2,432 | 1.3% |
| Staff Travel | 1,138 | 0.6% |
| Total · 124 claims | 191,942 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Burton-Sampson on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Southend West and Leigh | 16,739 | 35.6% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Burton-SampsonWON | Lab | 16,739 | 35.6 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Southend West and Leigh →