Labour Party MP for Plymouth Moor View.
Fred Thomas is the Labour MP for Plymouth Moor View, 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 Thomas broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec 2024 | Elections (proportional representation): Ten Minute Rule Motion | No | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“The consultation has design flaws—biased framing, insufficient time for busy parents, and unclear how expert medical evidence will be weighted against tech industry submissions—and…”
“Veterans who served under lawful orders deserve protection from litigation by those who wish them ill; the Troubles Bill must provide clarity on those protections.”
“Praising the government for consulting carefully before acting, contrasting this rigour with Opposition opportunism; noting Australian Labour's success with age restrictions.”
“Financial abuse through withheld child maintenance is a widespread national problem requiring better enforcement and cross-agency coordination between Home Office, DWP and other ag…”
Select, joint and other committees Thomas 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Defence Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Thomas sits on one.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 17 | 26.2% |
| Ministry of Justice | 11 | 16.9% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 9 | 13.8% |
| Department for Education | 7 | 10.8% |
| Ministry of Defence | 4 | 6.2% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 4 | 6.2% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 3 | 4.6% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 3 | 4.6% |
Food and Rural Affairs, what contingency plans her Department has made help ensure suppliers are protected in the event that Thames Water enter Special Administration Regime.
The Government will always act in the national interest. While the company is stable, we stand ready for all eventualities – including being ready to apply for a Special Administration Regime if necessary. In the event of a Special Administ…read full →
Who in the new Defence Reform Quad structure is responsible for ensuring that new commercial technologies are adopted by the armed forces.
Adoption and integration of new commercial technologies is a collaborative process between the National Armaments Director (NAD) Group and the Armed Forces. The Military Strategic Headquarters, on behalf of Chief of Defence Staff, sets the …read full →
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of proposed reforms to zero-hours contracts on businesses whose sales are significantly affected by (a) the weather and (b) other unpredictable factors.
The government has published a comprehensive assessment of the potential impacts from the zero hours contract measures in the Employment Rights Act 2025. These assessments include consideration of increases in labour costs and the subsequen…read full →
What discussions his Department has had with businesses on maintaining flexible staffing arrangements in the context of the Employment Rights Act 2025.
The Government is improving flexibility and security for workers while supporting a flexible, responsive labour market that drives economic growth. This includes reforms on flexible working, agency work and zero hours contracts. Across each…read full →
Google UK Ltd 27 June 2025 |
Embassy of Finland Name of donor: Embassy of Finland
Address of donor: 38 Chesham Place, London, SW1X 8HW
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any do… |
APPG for Defence Technology Name of donor: APPG for Defence Technology
Address of donor: APPG Secretariat Services Ltd, 25 The Brackens, Orpington, Kent BR6 6JH
Estim… |
Coalition for Global Prosperity (CGP) Name of donor: Coalition for Global Prosperity (CGP)
Address of donor: 1 Horse Guards Avenue, London SW1A 2HU
Estimate of the probable val… |
APROPOS Group 11 March 2026 to 15 March 2026 |
Source · Members API · Last amended 29 Apr 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 169,706 | 75.2% |
| Office Costs | 28,345 | 12.6% |
| Accommodation | 18,729 | 8.3% |
| MP Travel | 5,061 | 2.2% |
| Staff Travel | 3,764 | 1.7% |
| Total · 184 claims | 225,605 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Thomas on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Plymouth Moor View | 17,665 | 41.2% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred ThomasWON | Lab | 17,665 | 41.2 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Plymouth Moor View →