The Westminster lensMP · Labour Party · Sitting since 4 Jul 2024

Gurinder Singh Josan.

Labour Party MP for Smethwick.

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Commons votes
508/573
89% attendance · top 7% of MPs
Party alignment
97%
votes with party majority
Speeches
135
across 76 debates · 8,899 words
Written Qs
24
23 answered · 1 pending
Dispatch
23 Jun 2026

Labour Party MP in a politically split seat.

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.

Background

Gurinder Singh Josan is the Labour MP for Smethwick, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.

§ 01Voting record.508 divisions · most recent 1 Jul 2026

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.

Taxation87
Economy87
Crime & Policing46
Employment41
Education35
Constitution and Democracy32
Welfare and Benefits30
Pensions25

Source · The Public Whip · Hansard

Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.

Moments where the whip was free, or where Josan broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.

DateBill / motionVoteWhip
20 Jun 2025Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 24Yes
Freevs party
20 Jun 2025Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 12Yes
Freevs party
20 Jun 2025Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 16Yes
Freevs party
§ 02Speeches.135 contributions · 76 debates · 8,899 words

Words spoken, by topic.

Economy & Jobs5,399
Transport1,999
Culture Community1,698
Social Care1,452
Defence1,432
Education1,373
Crime1,318
Lab avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP

Source · Hansard

Recent contributions.

17 Jun 2026

Defence Spending

The defence growth deal aligns with government priorities of national, economic and energy security, unlocking 50,000 UK jobs including 500 in Wales.

96 words·Read
21 May 2026

Digital ID: Businesses

Advocates introducing a digital ID for businesses to cut administrative burdens and improve small business productivity.

110 words·Read
28 Apr 2026

Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privileges

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

714 words·Read
21 Apr 2026

Peter Mandelson: Government Appointment

The PM's apology has been full and unequivocal; his transparent and timely response to allegations contrasts sharply with previous Conservative governments' evasion.

1,008 words·Read
Showing 4 of 135·All 135 speeches
§ 03Committees & roles.1 current appointment

Current memberships.

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.

CommitteeRoleType
Procedure CommitteeMemberSelect

Source · UK Parliament Committees API

What this means.

Committee member

Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Josan sits on one.

§ 04Written questions.24 tabled · 23 answered · 18 Jun 2025 → 2 Jul 2026

Top departments asked.

DepartmentQsShare
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero625.0%
Treasury416.7%
Department for Business and Trade312.5%
Ministry of Justice312.5%
Home Office28.3%
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs28.3%
Department of Health and Social Care14.2%
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office14.2%

Most recent.

2 Jul 2026·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Pending

When he will publish the outcome of Hydrogen Allocation Round 2.

Awaiting answer.

17 Jun 2026·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered

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 →

17 Jun 2026·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered

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 →

17 Jun 2026·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered

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 →

Showing 4 of 24·All 24 written questions
§ 05Register & expenses.9 declared interests · £123k claimed FY 24_25

Register of interests.

Type of land/property: Commercial property
Type of land/property: Commercial property Number of properties: 3 Location: Sandwell Ownership details: All properties are co-owned with…
Type of land/property: Residential property
Type of land/property: Residential property Number of properties: 5 Location: Sandwell and Birmingham Ownership details: All properties a…
Parliamentary Labour Party Representative on the Labour Party National Executive
Parliamentary Labour Party Representative on the Labour Party National Executive Committee where I am Chair of the NEC Complaints and Discip…
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)
Showing 5 of 9·All 9 register entries

Source · Members API · Last amended 11 Dec 2024

IPSA expenses.

Category£Share
Staffing82,30767.2%
Accommodation19,38515.8%
Office Costs16,58813.5%
MP Travel4,1753.4%
Dependant Travel920.1%
Total · 74 claims122,546100%
Showing 5 of 74·All 74 IPSA claims

Source · IPSA · FY 24_25

§ 06This week in Westminster.Order paper · refreshed daily

Nothing tabled for Josan on the published Order Paper this week.

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 15 Jul 2026
SpeechesHansard · 8,899 words
28 Jul 2024 → 25 Jun 2026
Written QsMembers API
24 tabled · 23 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
1 current
RegisterMembers API
9 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£122,546 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
DCLEAPIL