Labour Party MP for Makerfield.
Josh Simons is the Labour MP for Makerfield, 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 Simons broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.
Source · Hansard
“Government is successfully delivering gigabit broadband to rural areas through Project Gigabit contracts, with 1.3 million premises upgraded; exploring alternatives like satellites…”
“Digital ID is vital infrastructure needed to improve public services, provide data control to citizens, and enhance government efficiency; the government will deliver free digital …”
“Digital ID will be free and voluntary for all eligible UK citizens, designed to transform public services, enable digital right-to-work checks to combat illegal working, and includ…”
“Digital ID is a vital free public credential needed to modernize UK right-to-work checks, align with international peers, combat illegal working, and reduce illegal migration.”
Simons holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Business and Trade | 3 | 30.0% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 2 | 20.0% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 1 | 10.0% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 1 | 10.0% |
| Treasury | 1 | 10.0% |
| Department for Transport | 1 | 10.0% |
| Department for Education | 1 | 10.0% |
What progress she has made on implementing the proposals in the Get Britain Working white paper.
We are getting on with delivery. Fundamental reform will be delivered through:• Transformation of jobcentres to support people into and on in work.• Working with local areas to tackle economic inactivity.A Youth Guarantee for 18-21's in Eng…read full →
What steps he is taking to reduce firework misuse in Makerfield constituency.
Enforcement powers exist for local authorities to take action when fireworks are unsafe, sold illegally or misused. Local authorities and the police also have powers to tackle anti-social behaviour caused by the misuse of fireworks. It is f…read full →
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of support for people who experience migraines; and whether he plans to provide additional support.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s (NICE) guideline, Headaches: Diagnosis and management of headaches in young people and adults, updated in December 2021, sets out best practice for healthcare professionals in the care…read full →
Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to ban the (a) sale and (b) manufacture of wet wipes that contain plastic.
The Government is working together with the devolved Governments to understand the issue, with a view to legislate to ban wet wipes containing plastic across the UK.
Sir Trevor Edward Chinn 4 March 2026 |
Sir Trevor Edwin Chinn 21 October 2025 |
Sir Trevor Edwin Chinn 4 December 2025 |
Francesca Perrin 6 October 2025 |
Michael Craven 4 June 2025 |
Source · Members API · Last amended 24 Mar 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 185,345 | 71.5% |
| Office Costs | 28,945 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation | 27,955 | 10.8% |
| MP Travel | 11,244 | 4.3% |
| Staff Travel | 4,733 | 1.8% |
| Total · 148 claims | 259,372 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Order paper applies to sitting MPs only.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Makerfield | 18,202 | 45.2% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh SimonsWON | Lab | 18,202 | 45.2 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Makerfield →