Whether he plans to publish key performance indicators on the impact of Government energy support on business productivity.
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensMP · Labour and Co-operative Party · Sitting since 4 Jul 2024
Gareth Snell.
Labour and Co-operative Party MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central.
Commons votes
451/521
87% attendance · top 13% of MPs
Party alignment
58%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
532
across 227 debates · 76,596 words
Written Qs
299
290 answered · 9 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026
31 May 2026
Labour and Co-operative Party MP in Labour Party-controlled territory.
Gareth Snell is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central, 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 Snell broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2025 | Sit in private | Yes | vs party |
Words spoken, by topic.
Ind avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
21 May
Middle East: Economic Response
“£120 million ceramics fund is vital for sector survival; seeks government commitment to make this the beginning of a long-term partnership to help ceramics thrive and create well-p…”
27 Apr
Ernest Bevin
“Bevin's 1940 oratory in Stoke-on-Trent demonstrated the power of public speech to shape history and the importance of regional contributions to national politics.”
20 Apr
Antisemitic Attacks
“Root cause is normalization of antisemitic rhetoric and demonization by high-profile figures; whole-of-government coordinated response needed”
16 Apr
British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme
“The ceramics sector, which employs 20,000 people and generates £1bn for the economy, is excluded from BICS despite the government's commitment to build 1.5 million homes; this risk…”
Current memberships.
Select, joint and other committees Snell 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) | Member | Select |
| Committee of Privileges | Member | Select |
| Committee on Standards | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
What this means.
Committee member
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Snell sits on 3.
Top departments asked.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Business and Trade | 96 | 32.1% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 47 | 15.7% |
| Department for Education | 39 | 13.0% |
| Treasury | 21 | 7.0% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 17 | 5.7% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 15 | 5.0% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 11 | 3.7% |
| Ministry of Justice | 11 | 3.7% |
Most recent.
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero on long-term reform of the electricity market to decouple gas and renewable prices for business users.
The Secretary of State for Business and Trade continues to have regular discussions with all Cabinet colleagues, including the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport on the energy costs of heritage businesses and listed commercial buildings.
The Department recently engaged with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on the proposals to improve the energy performance of buildings, including heritage and listed commercial properties. The Government consulted on reforms to En…read full →
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of fluctuations in energy prices on the availability of professional indemnity insurance for energy consultants.
Awaiting answer.
Register of interests.
Daniel Luhde-Thompson 14 July 2025 |
Name of company or organisation: Clayduck Ltd
Name of company or organisation: Clayduck Ltd
Interest held: until 18 November 2025
(Registered 23 July 2024; updated 2 December 2025) |
Board Observer, Stoke-on-Trent City Centre Business Improvement District. This i Board Observer, Stoke-on-Trent City Centre Business Improvement District. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 20 December 2024
(R… |
Governor, City of Stoke-on-Trent 6th Form College. This is an unpaid role.
Governor, City of Stoke-on-Trent 6th Form College. This is an unpaid role.
(Registered 16 July 2024) |
Governor, Abbey Hill Academy and College. This is an unpaid role.
Governor, Abbey Hill Academy and College. This is an unpaid role.
(Registered 16 July 2024) |
Source · Members API · Last amended 5 Aug 2025
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 117,969 | 67.0% |
| Office Costs | 26,586 | 15.1% |
| Accommodation | 19,653 | 11.2% |
| MP Travel | 7,038 | 4.0% |
| Staff Travel | 4,645 | 2.6% |
| Total · 102 claims | 176,059 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Snell on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Stoke-on-Trent Central | 14,950 | 42.4% | Won |
| 2019 | Stoke-on-Trent Central | 13,887 | 43.3% | Lost |
| 2017 | Stoke-on-Trent Central | 17,083 | 51.5% | Won |
| 2017 | Stoke-on-Trent Central | 7,853 | 37.1% | Won |
2024 — full result, Stoke-on-Trent Central.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gareth SnellWON | Lab | 14,950 | 42.4 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Stoke-on-Trent Central →
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 · 76,596 words
17 Jul 2024 → 21 May 2026
17 Jul 2024 → 21 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
299 tabled · 290 answered
299 tabled · 290 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
3 current
3 current
RegisterMembers API
5 entries
5 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£176,059 · FY 24_25
£176,059 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
Refreshed daily
Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
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