Communities and Local Government, what comparative assessment he has made of levels of funding allocated to (a) mayoral combined authority areas and (b) non-mayoral local authority areas.
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensMP · Labour Party · Sitting since 4 Jul 2024
David Williams.
Labour Party MP for Stoke-on-Trent North.
Commons votes
448/521
86% attendance · top 14% of MPs
Party alignment
17%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
378
across 98 debates · 16,232 words
Written Qs
60
55 answered · 5 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026
31 May 2026
Partly aligned with the seat’s councils.
David Williams is the Labour MP for Stoke-on-Trent North, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
By issue — what do they vote on most?
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
Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.
Moments where the whip was free, or where Williams 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: New Clause 16 | Yes | Freevs party |
| 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: Amendment 94 | No | Freevs party |
Words spoken, by topic.
Lab avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
29 Apr
Violence against Women and Girls
“Racially motivated sexual attacks on women must be tackled with tougher sentencing and targeted work with specialist organisations.”
16 Apr
British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme
“While acknowledging government understanding of ceramics sector challenges, action is not coming fast enough; ceramics companies are at risk and need urgent government support thro…”
19 Mar
Banking Services: Accessibility
“Bank closures are devastating communities and creating service deserts; banking hubs are mitigation not replacement; government must expand hubs and strengthen rules on closures.”
5 Feb
Road Safety
“Campaigned for 'Sharlotte's law' to reform road traffic procedures following death of 6-year-old; urged tougher action on impaired driving and faster justice for families.”
None recorded
Williams holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
Top departments asked.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Education | 19 | 31.7% |
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport | 9 | 15.0% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 8 | 13.3% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 5 | 8.3% |
| Home Office | 4 | 6.7% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 3 | 5.0% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 3 | 5.0% |
| Department for Transport | 3 | 5.0% |
Most recent.
Food and Rural Affairs, what oversight Ofwat exercises to ensure that unmetered fixed charges set by water companies are proportionate and do not disadvantage low‑occupancy and low‑usage households.
Awaiting answer.
Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the adequacy and transparency of unmetered fixed charges set by water companies, including Severn Trent Water.
Awaiting answer.
How her Department is supporting schools to meet SEND needs where specialist placements are unavailable or inappropriate.
Awaiting answer.
Register of interests.
Type of land/property: Residential property (Flat)
Type of land/property: Residential property (Flat)
Number of properties: 1
Location: Mojacar, Spain
(Registered 30 July 2024; updated 29 … |
Stoke-on-Trent City Councillor, (unpaid since August 2024 and previously registe Stoke-on-Trent City Councillor, (unpaid since August 2024 and previously registered under Category 1)
(Registered 30 July 2024; updated 29 … |
Source · Members API · Last amended 4 Nov 2025
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 134,235 | 76.0% |
| Accommodation | 18,234 | 10.3% |
| Office Costs | 17,077 | 9.7% |
| MP Travel | 4,204 | 2.4% |
| Staff Travel | 2,784 | 1.6% |
| Total · 129 claims | 176,534 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Williams on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Stoke-on-Trent North | 14,579 | 40.3% | Won |
2024 — full result, Stoke-on-Trent North.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| David WilliamsWON | Lab | 14,579 | 40.3 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Stoke-on-Trent North →
Sources, methods & last update
Method The dispatch paragraphs are AI-generated from the public sources listed below. Every figure links to its source. If we’re wrong, please tell us — corrections within 48 hours.
DivisionsHansard
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
SpeechesHansard · 16,232 words
11 Sept 2024 → 21 May 2026
11 Sept 2024 → 21 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
60 tabled · 55 answered
60 tabled · 55 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
None recorded
None recorded
RegisterMembers API
2 entries
2 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£176,534 · FY 24_25
£176,534 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
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ElectionsElectoral Commission
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