Labour Party MP for West Ham and Beckton.
James Asser is the Labour MP for West Ham and Beckton, 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 Asser 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 94 | No | 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: Third Reading | No | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“Apprenticeships are vital but suffer from an outdated image; schools need better coordination with industry and unions to promote modern apprenticeships as viable alternatives to u…”
“Faith and community organisations are critically important in supporting families in need in his constituency, and should continue to work across faiths and with charities to maint…”
“The UK should prioritise trade with eastern European markets and newer EU member states that are actively seeking partnerships, leveraging diaspora business communities.”
“Grassroots organisations like Fight for Peace boxing club are vital for preventing gang and knife crime in urban communities and deserve sustained support.”
Bluesky is the only social platform we ingest at the row level. The strip below is computed by classifying each post for substance (vs reposts, social mentions, scheduling) and then by tone (critical / measured / supportive) per target.
| When | Topic | Tone | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May | Culture Community | celebratory | “Great to visit Rosetta Arts Centre on Thursday to help launch their two-year journey at as a Mayor of London funded Loved & Wanted community space, alongside De…” |
| 20 May | Culture Community | celebratory | “I was lucky to be invited to watch Gallions Primary School perform Macbeth. Their performance was really impressive as were the other Newham schools taking part…” |
| 20 May | Culture Community | celebratory | “I hosted an event in Parliament celebrating Bulgaria’s national day of enlightenment, culture and the Bulgarian alphabet. It was great to learn more about the…” |
Select, joint and other committees Asser 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. Asser sits on one.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Education | 5 | 19.2% |
| Home Office | 5 | 19.2% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 5 | 19.2% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 4 | 15.4% |
| Department for Transport | 2 | 7.7% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 1 | 3.8% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 1 | 3.8% |
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport | 1 | 3.8% |
Communities and Local Government, what recent progress he has made on the regulation of property managing agents; and whether steps are being taken towards the introduction of a single regulator.
Neither the Secretary of State nor I have regular discussions with individual property management companies regarding effective communications with leaseholders. I have had no further direct discussions with FirstPort subsequent to my meeti…read full →
How many applications to open Sixth Forms and Post 16 offers the Department has granted in (a) England, (b) London and (c) West Ham and Beckton constituency in each of the last three years.
The information is not held centrally and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.
What assessment he has made of the arrangements that will apply from January 2026 for the import of raw cane sugar; and what steps he is taking to provide continuity and certainty for consumers and businesses.
The Government has decided to increase the raw cane sugar Autonomous Tariff Quota (ATQ) to 325,000 tonnes from 1 January 2026. This will allow imports of up to 325,000 tonnes to enter the UK annually at a 0% tariff. It is intended to be in …read full →
How many people held pilot licences issued by the Civil Aviation Authority permitting them to fly commercial passenger flights on (a) UK-registered aeroplanes and (b) aeroplanes operated by UK-licensed airlines in each of the last 10 years (i) in total and (ii) broken down by (A) type of licence, (B) sex, (C) age and (D) ethnicity.
We have provided the attached spreadsheet showing the pilot licences issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) over the last ten years categorised by type of licence, sex and age. However, the CAA does not hold data on pilot licences cat…read full →
School Governor, Kingsford School, Beckton, Newham. This is an unpaid role.
School Governor, Kingsford School, Beckton, Newham. This is an unpaid role.
(Registered 30 July 2024) |
Source · Members API · Last amended 16 Aug 2024
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 144,379 | 83.1% |
| Office Costs | 29,428 | 16.9% |
| Total · 101 claims | 173,807 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Asser on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | West Ham and Beckton | 16,434 | 45.2% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| James AsserWON | Lab | 16,434 | 45.2 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see West Ham and Beckton →