Labour Party MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth.
Debbie Abrahams is the Labour MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, and has been an MP continually since 13 January 2011.
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 Abrahams 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: Third Reading | No | Freevs party |
| 16 May 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Report Stage: Amendment (a) to New Clause 10 | Yes | Freevs party |
| 16 May 2025 | Closure motion | No | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“Defends the asset allocation changes as aligned with Mansion House accord; dismisses scaremongering about government theft of pensions; supports the Bill and presses government on …”
“Uprating is essential and correct; the government's above-inflation UC increase is historic, but deeper reforms and a new social contract are needed to tackle rising poverty depth …”
“Child poverty causes measurable harm including infant mortality and neurological damage; the Conservatives ignored repeated warnings and this Bill is a crucial first step, though m…”
“The workplace health intelligence unit should leverage UK academic centres to build evidence of returns on investment in preventive health measures and reduce health inequalities t…”
Bluesky is the only social platform we ingest at the row level. The strip below is computed by classifying each post for substance (vs reposts, social mentions, scheduling) and then by tone (critical / measured / supportive) per target.
| When | Topic | Tone | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May | Labour Market | measured | “The Committee also recommends that employers respond to requests for reasonable adjustments within two weeks, helping ensure disabled workers receive timely sup…” |
| 24 May | Labour Market | measured | “It sets out how workplaces can become more inclusive and accessible for disabled people - from improving flexible working and recruitment practices, to strength…” |
| 24 May | Labour Market | measured | “On Thursday, the #WorkAndPensionsSelectCommittee published its report, 'Employment support for disabled people: Disability at Work'.” |
Select, joint and other committees Abrahams 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Liaison Committee (Commons) | Member | Select |
| Work and Pensions Committee | Member | Select |
| Work and Pensions Committee | Chair | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Abrahams chairs a committee — an elected position with real agenda-setting power over what gets scrutinised.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Education | 4 | 23.5% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 3 | 17.6% |
| Department for Transport | 2 | 11.8% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 2 | 11.8% |
| Home Office | 2 | 11.8% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 2 | 11.8% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 1 | 5.9% |
| Treasury | 1 | 5.9% |
How much did each of the 42 Independent Care Boards and NHS England spend on NHS patient care outsourced to non-NHS entities, excluding other public sector bodies, in each of the financial years 2023-24 and 2024-25.
Information on healthcare spend with non-National Health Service bodies is provided in the Department’s annual report and accounts for 2024/25, which is available at the following link:https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69412aa3…read full →
If he will publish spending data for the financial years 2023-24 and 2024-25 on approved non-NHS entities providing NHS patient care as part of the Insourced Services framework.
The Department does not hold the information requested.
If he will publish departmental spending data for the financial years 2023-24 and 2024-25 on (a) non-NHS entities part of the NHS Workforce Alliance; (b) providing consultancy and advice; (c) providing advice on managing agency supply; and (d) providing data analysis.
The Department does not hold the information requested.
What recent assessment he has made of the potential contribution of wave power to the UK's renewable energy mix; and what steps his department is taking to support its deployment.
The Carbon Trust estimates the UK’s total wave resource to be around 230 TWh/year, with an exploitable resource of 40–50 TWh/year. However, wave energy is not yet commercially viable. The Government monitors progress closely and supports in…read full →
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| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 243,855 | 83.6% |
| Accommodation | 23,219 | 8.0% |
| Office Costs | 15,817 | 5.4% |
| MP Travel | 5,890 | 2.0% |
| Staff Travel | 2,947 | 1.0% |
| Total · 86 claims | 291,727 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Abrahams on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Oldham East and Saddleworth | 14,091 | 35.2% | Won |
| 2019 | Oldham East and Saddleworth | 20,088 | 43.5% | Won |
| 2017 | Oldham East and Saddleworth | 25,629 | 54.5% | Won |
| 2015 | Oldham East and Saddleworth | 17,529 | 39.4% | Won |
| 2011 | Oldham East and Saddleworth | 14,718 | 42.3% | Won |
| 2010 | Colne Valley | 14,589 | 26.4% | Lost |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debbie AbrahamsWON | Lab | 14,091 | 35.2 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Oldham East and Saddleworth →