Labour Party MP for Lewisham East.
Janet Daby is the Labour MP for Lewisham East, and has been an MP continually since 14 June 2018.
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 Daby 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 12 | Yes | Freevs party |
| 13 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 2 | Yes | Freevs party |
| 13 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 1 | Yes | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“Teachers and families are struggling; removing the cap alongside broader measures like expanded childcare and workers' rights creates a comprehensive anti-poverty strategy.”
“Supports the Government's equal pay commitment but demands urgent action, citing constituent hardship from ethnicity pay gaps and pressing for a timeline on the promised legislatio…”
“Grove Park station urgently needs comprehensive upgrades including accessibility improvements (lifts, ramps), aesthetic repairs (roof, walls, cleanliness), and safety enhancements …”
“Advocates for government and Southeastern Railway to urgently implement accessibility, safety, shelter, and toilet improvements at Grove Park Station.”
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 | “Opening Day at The Black Horse and Harrow! A Catford landmark is back! 🎉 The Black Horse and Harrow has reopened, welcoming atmosphere and a has a proper loca…” |
| 14 May | Education | celebratory | “Fantastic to hear from local parents and cares about their experiences with the SEND system. It is absolutely vital for the upcoming SEND reforms to reflect the…” |
| 14 May | Culture Community | celebratory | “Our local markets are the heart of this community 🛍️ Huge thanks to Catford Market (Mon–Sat, 9–5), Beckenham Place Park Market (Sundays), and Catford Food Mar…” |
Select, joint and other committees Daby 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 |
|---|---|---|
| International Development Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Daby sits on one.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 2 | 50.0% |
| Ministry of Justice | 2 | 50.0% |
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what support her department is giving to women-led humanitarian and peace-building groups in Palestine.
In both Lebanon and Palestine, we ensure that our humanitarian and recovery efforts recognise and address the specific needs of women and girls. For instance, in Palestine, our funding to the Occupied Palestinian Territory Humanitarian Fund…read full →
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what support her department is giving to women-led humanitarian and peace-building groups in Lebanon.
In both Lebanon and Palestine, we ensure that our humanitarian and recovery efforts recognise and address the specific needs of women and girls. For instance, in Palestine, our funding to the Occupied Palestinian Territory Humanitarian Fund…read full →
How many and what proportion of defendants under the age of 18 who have been remanded by the police are released by the court at the first hearing on (a) sentence, (b) bail and (c) for other reasons.
The Ministry of Justice publishes data on pre-court remands at criminal courts in England and Wales in the Remand data tool, that can be downloaded from the Criminal Justice Statistics landing page here: Criminal justice statistics - GOV.UK…read full →
How many and what proportion of defendants over the age of 18 who have been remanded by the police are released by the court at the first hearing on (a) sentence, (b) bail and (c) for other reasons.
The Ministry of Justice publishes data on pre court remands at criminal courts in England and Wales in the Remands data tool, that can be downloaded from the Criminal Justice Statistics landing page here: Criminal Justice Statistics.However…read full →
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| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 242,115 | 89.7% |
| Office Costs | 27,778 | 10.3% |
| MP Travel | 19 | 0.0% |
| Total · 139 claims | 269,912 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Daby on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Lewisham East | 23,646 | 58.2% | Won |
| 2019 | Lewisham East | 26,661 | 59.5% | Won |
| 2018 | Lewisham East | 11,033 | 50.2% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet DabyWON | Lab | 23,646 | 58.2 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Lewisham East →