The Westminster lensMP · Labour Party · Sitting since 7 May 2015

Imran Hussain.

Labour Party MP for Bradford East.

Imran Hussain
PlaceBradford East
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ProfileParliament.uk ↗
Commons votes
366/521
70% attendance · top 58% of MPs
Party alignment
3%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
145
across 91 debates · 24,881 words
Written Qs
153
153 answered · 0 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026

Aligned with their council.

Imran Hussain is the Labour MP for Bradford East, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015.

§ 01Voting record.366 divisions · most recent 11 Mar 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.

Economy67
Taxation62
Employment42
Crime & Policing32
Constitution and Democracy28
Education28
Welfare and Benefits25
Defence and Foreign Affairs18

Source · The Public Whip · Hansard

Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.

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

DateBill / motionVoteWhip
28 Apr 2026Draft Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026No
vs party
28 Apr 2026PrivilegeYes
vs party
22 Apr 2026Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Govt Motion to insist on Amdt 38J and disagree with Amdts 38V to 38XNo
vs party
§ 02Speeches.145 contributions · 91 debates · 24,881 words

Words spoken, by topic.

Economy & Jobs13,251
Defence8,939
Social Care6,249
Culture Community5,708
Labour Market5,164
Other5,120
Immigration4,277
Lab avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP

Source · Hansard

Recent contributions.

21 May

Business of the House

Sought time for a debate on rising Islamophobia and protection of British Muslim communities following disorder and hateful rhetoric at recent protests.

110 words·Read
9 Mar

Social Cohesion Action Plan

Inflammatory rhetoric from national figures has normalised Islamophobia; the definition and strategy must directly counter this open season of hatred against British Muslims.

126 words·Read
9 Mar

Immigration Policy

Highlights the hardship caused to NHS worker migrants and their families under uncertainty, questioning whether the government's policies are fair to those already contributing to

83 words·Read
9 Mar

Middle East: Defence

Deeply alarmed at US bomber deployment; argues these aircraft are not genuinely defensive and risks dragging Britain into unlawful attacks; questions assurances given.

103 words·Read
Showing 4 of 145·All 145 speeches
§ 03Committees & roles.Select & joint committees
None recorded

Hussain holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.

§ 04Written questions.153 tabled · 153 answered · 4 Oct 2024 → 12 Mar 2026

Top departments asked.

DepartmentQsShare
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero2617.0%
Department for Transport2315.0%
Department for Business and Trade159.8%
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office159.8%
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology149.2%
Department of Health and Social Care127.8%
Department for Culture, Media and Sport106.5%
Home Office106.5%

Most recent.

12 Mar 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered

If he will meet with hon. Members and representatives of faith communities to discuss reforms to the death registration process.

The General Register Office oversees the policy for registration of births, deaths, and marriages. However, a death must be certified before it can be registered and since 9 September 2024, all non-coronial deaths are independently scrutini…read full →

12 Mar 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered

If he will take steps to help ensure that medical certificates of cause of death can be issued outside normal working hours, including weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibility for ensuring that medical examiner services respond to local needs sits with trusts. Most medical examiners’ work can be undertaken during normal office hours with cover for weekends and public holidays likely to be required …read full →

12 Mar 2026·Home Office·Answered

What assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the expiry of temporary Covid-era provisions that allowed for more flexible and timely death registration on bereaved families.

No assessment has been made. Since the repeal of the Coronavirus Act easements, Death Certification Reform provisions came into force on 9 September 2024 which introduced more effective processes for death certification and registration, al…read full →

12 Mar 2026·Home Office·Answered

If the Government will consider introducing cross-departmental guidance on compassionate death registration to ensure consistency across local authorities.

There are currently no plans to introduce cross-departmental guidance on compassionate death registration. Medical professionals, registrars and others involved in the certification and registration processes all have guidance and training …read full →

Showing 4 of 153·All 153 written questions
§ 05Register & expenses.4 declared interests · £316k claimed FY 24_25

Register of interests.

Orphans in Need
Name of donor: Orphans in Need Address of donor: Windsor House, 10 Manchester Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD5 0QH Estimate of the proba…
(1) Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (2) Chamber of Commerce Istanbul Turkiye
Name of donor: (1) Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (2) Chamber of Commerce Istanbul Turkiye Address of donor: (1) 30 Charles Street, Mayfair…
Barrister, not currently practising.
Barrister, not currently practising. (Registered 4 June 2015)
Name: Kamran Hussain
Name: Kamran Hussain Relationship: Brother Role: Senior Caseworker Working pattern: Full time (Registered 10 June 2016; updated 7 July 2…

Source · Members API · Last amended 10 Mar 2026

IPSA expenses.

Category£Share
Staffing230,98773.0%
Accommodation45,14114.3%
Office Costs30,2969.6%
MP Travel7,7022.4%
Staff Travel1,9540.6%
Total · 163 claims316,329100%
Showing 6 of 163·All 163 IPSA claims

Source · IPSA · FY 24_25

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

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

§ 07Electoral history.4 contests · 2015, 2024
YearConstituencyVotesShareResult
2024Bradford East14,09837.9%Won
2019Bradford East27,82563.0%Won
2017Bradford East29,83165.4%Won
2015Bradford East19,31246.6%Won

2024 — full result, Bradford East.

CandidateVotes%
Imran HussainWONLab14,09837.9

Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Bradford East

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
SpeechesHansard · 24,881 words
17 Jul 2024 → 21 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
153 tabled · 153 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
None recorded
RegisterMembers API
4 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£316,329 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
DCLEAPIL