Labour Party MP for North Northumberland.
David Smith is the Labour MP for North Northumberland, 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 Smith broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2025 | Crime and Policing Bill Report Stage: New Clause 1 | No | vs party |
| 17 Jun 2025 | Crime and Policing Bill Report Stage: New Clause 106 | Yes | vs party |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 77 | No | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“The legacy Act failed to replicate the South African model; the Troubles Bill should create fair legislation that protects both victims and veterans without false dichotomy.”
“Backbencher calling for a social covenant approach to work, welfare, and energy; endorsing Employment Rights Act but advocating for deeper worker participation in company governanc…”
“Opposed trial, advocating for cancellation rather than pause; argued 'first, do no harm' principle applies and alternative data linkage studies could establish facts without experi…”
“Welcomes the announced funding for flood protection in his constituency and seeks further assurances about long-term protection given projections that one in four homes will be at …”
Select, joint and other committees Smith 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland Affairs Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Smith sits on one.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 24 | 17.3% |
| Department for Transport | 15 | 10.8% |
| Department for Education | 13 | 9.4% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 13 | 9.4% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 13 | 9.4% |
| Treasury | 12 | 8.6% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 10 | 7.2% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 10 | 7.2% |
What assessment she has made of the potential merits of the Treasury expanding the FCA’s remit to include in-person banking services.
The Government supports initiatives which give customers access to in-person banking, as well as digital access. The Government is committed to supporting the financial services industry’s roll-out of 350 banking hubs by the end of this P…read full →
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of voluntary industry commitments to deliver banking hubs on adequate assurance of long term access to in person banking services.
Banking is changing, with many customers benefitting from the convenience and flexibility of managing their finances remotely. However, the Government understands the importance of access to in‑person banking services for communities and hi…read full →
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of progress on the establishment of a specialised NHS service for people with very severe Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, including timelines, funding arrangements and decision-making criteria.
The action within July 2025’s final delivery plan on myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), to consider whether a specialised service should be prescribed by my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for…read full →
What steps his Department is taking to ensure that energy development project special purpose vehicles cover the financial liability of decommissioning.
The Department operates a statutory scheme under the Energy Act 2004 to ensure that those responsible for constructing offshore energy installations are responsible for covering the financial liability of decommissioning. Regardless of how …read full →
Type of land/property: Residential property
Type of land/property: Residential property
Number of properties: 1
Location: Northumberland
Ownership details: Co-owned with a family me… |
Formal Appointment by the Government as the UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Reli Formal Appointment by the Government as the UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose… |
I was elected as Secretary of the Labour Rural Research Group (LRRG), a formally I was elected as Secretary of the Labour Rural Research Group (LRRG), a formally constituted group within the Labour Party focused on rural … |
Trustee, Together for the Common Good. This is an unpaid role.
Trustee, Together for the Common Good. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest ended: 23 January 2026
(Registered 15 July 2024; updated 24 J… |
Director of Blue Labour Campaign Limited. This is an unpaid role.
Director of Blue Labour Campaign Limited. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 22 October 2025
(Registered 7 November 2025) |
Source · Members API · Last amended 3 Feb 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 118,588 | 64.8% |
| Office Costs | 27,382 | 15.0% |
| Accommodation | 17,392 | 9.5% |
| MP Travel | 9,829 | 5.4% |
| Staff Travel | 9,234 | 5.0% |
| Total · 194 claims | 182,910 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
| Date | Item | Type | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 3 Jun | What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Defence Industrial Strategy 2025 on Northern Ireland. | Tabled | Northern Ireland |
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | North Northumberland | 17,855 | 36.6% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| David SmithWON | Lab | 17,855 | 36.6 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see North Northumberland →