When he will publish the outcome of Hydrogen Allocation Round 2.
Awaiting answer.
Labour Party MP for Smethwick.

All five of Gurinder Singh Josan's rebel votes came on the same day — June 2025 — and all on the assisted dying bill. He voted against the bill at Third Reading, opposed a requirement to assess palliative care provision in annual reports, and backed amendments that would have barred applicants whose wish to die was driven by fear of being a burden, financial pressures, disability, or lack of care. His party sits 47 percentage points above him on assisted dying access; he sits 21 points above it on outright opposition. On every other front he has voted with Labour, including backing the government's defence spending position against Conservative opposition motions.
At 89% participation he is marginally above the Commons average, and at 97.4% party alignment he is a reliable Labour vote outside the assisted dying issue. His stance profile shows strong alignment on progressive taxation (100%) and workers' rights (85%), but low scores on parliamentary scrutiny (19%), civil liberties (7%), and business-friendly measures (17%) — a pattern typical of loyal government-side MPs rejecting opposition and crossbench amendments. His 85 contributions across 57 debates span economy and jobs, defence, crime, and local government, suggesting broad rather than specialist engagement. He sits on the Procedure Committee.
Beyond Westminster, Josan has been publicly vocal on far-right rhetoric and community cohesion in Smethwick — a diverse constituency he has represented as a resident since long before his 2024 election — warning constituents about Reform-linked divisive politics and condemning a racist attack on a Sikh woman in the area. Recent local news coverage (90 days, 52 articles) averages a neutral score, covering crime, transport, and local government rather than the MP directly. No significant controversy appears in the available data.
Gurinder Singh Josan is the Labour MP for Smethwick, 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 Josan 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: Amendment 24 | Yes | Freevs party |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 12 | Yes | Freevs party |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 16 | Yes | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“The defence growth deal aligns with government priorities of national, economic and energy security, unlocking 50,000 UK jobs including 500 in Wales.”
“Advocates introducing a digital ID for businesses to cut administrative burdens and improve small business productivity.”
“The motion is premature while the Humble Address, Foreign Affairs Committee and police investigations are ongoing; referring to the Privileges Committee now risks setting an unheal…”
“The PM's apology has been full and unequivocal; his transparent and timely response to allegations contrasts sharply with previous Conservative governments' evasion.”
Select, joint and other committees Josan 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Procedure Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Josan sits on one.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 6 | 25.0% |
| Treasury | 4 | 16.7% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 3 | 12.5% |
| Ministry of Justice | 3 | 12.5% |
| Home Office | 2 | 8.3% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 2 | 8.3% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 1 | 4.2% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 1 | 4.2% |
When he will publish the outcome of Hydrogen Allocation Round 2.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment his Department has made of whether current Gate 2 electricity connection timelines are compatible with the Government’s objectives for delivering AI Growth Zones at pace.
Government fully recognises the impact of connection delays on delivery of its objectives and is working closely with Ofgem, NESO and network companies to develop and deliver a coordinated package of demand-side reforms to release blocked n…read full →
Whether the Midlands has been considered as a potential location for an AI Growth Zone.
The Government has launched five AI Growth Zones in industrial heartlands across the country, which will create 15,000 jobs and unlock £28 billion of investment. All areas of the country are being considered for further AI Growth Zones, inc…read full →
What assessment his Department has made of the level of potential risk that current electricity connection processes could delay the delivery of AI Growth Zones.
Government fully recognises that the process for electricity demand connections requires reform and is working closely with Ofgem, NESO and network companies to develop and deliver a coordinated package of measures to ensure the connections…read full →
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Director of Labour First Ltd. This is an unpaid role.
Director of Labour First Ltd. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 26 September 2024
(Registered 9 October 2024) |
Director of Josan Estates Ltd. This is an unpaid role.
Director of Josan Estates Ltd. This is an unpaid role.
(Registered 3 August 2024) |
Source · Members API · Last amended 11 Dec 2024
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 82,307 | 67.2% |
| Accommodation | 19,385 | 15.8% |
| Office Costs | 16,588 | 13.5% |
| MP Travel | 4,175 | 3.4% |
| Dependant Travel | 92 | 0.1% |
| Total · 74 claims | 122,546 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Josan on the published Order Paper this week.