Independent MP for Kingston upon Hull East.
Karl Turner is the Labour MP for Kingston upon Hull East, and has been an MP continually since 6 May 2010.
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 Turner broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2026 | Draft Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 | Yes | Freevs party |
| 28 Apr 2026 | Draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 | Yes | Freevs party |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6 | Yes | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“The jury trial restrictions are an indefensible idea abandoned by mayors, the Scottish Labour leader, and the former Welsh First Minister; the Justice Secretary should drop the pro…”
“Though he does not believe the Prime Minister deliberately misled the House, there is a prima facie case for investigation because the Prime Minister's statement about Olly Robbins…”
“Supports investment but key provisions on jury trials, magistrates' powers, and appeals restrictions are unworkable and unjust; will abstain if offered seat on Public Bill Committe…”
“The real problem is courts not sitting enough; Leveson's 20% figure lacks evidence and Institute for Government estimates only 2% impact; changing jury trials when courts are empty…”
Select, joint and other committees Turner 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Panel of Chairs | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Turner sits on one.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Justice | 19 | 48.7% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 5 | 12.8% |
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 5 | 12.8% |
| Home Office | 3 | 7.7% |
| Department for Transport | 2 | 5.1% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 2 | 5.1% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 1 | 2.6% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 1 | 2.6% |
Communities and Local Government, what assessment has the department made of the adequacy of environmental health inspections with regard to the case of Elkin & Bell Funeral Directors, Portsmouth Crown Court 2026.
The Government offers its deepest sympathies to all those affected by the events referred to in these questions.Local authorities are independent employers, responsible for the recruitment and management of Environmental Health Officers to …read full →
Communities and Local Government, what assessment has the department made of possible regulatory gaps concerning funeral directors with particular regard to a) environmental health and b) public safety.
The Government offers its deepest sympathies to all those affected by the events referred to in these questions.Local authorities are independent employers, responsible for the recruitment and management of Environmental Health Officers to …read full →
Communities and Local Government, what assessment has the Department made of the potential merits of funeral directors becoming a a) licensable or b) inspectable activity under existing environmental health frameworks.
The Government offers its deepest sympathies to all those affected by the events referred to in these questions.Local authorities are independent employers, responsible for the recruitment and management of Environmental Health Officers to …read full →
Communities and Local Government, what assessment has been made of standards of environmental health particular to funeral directors as settings which could impact public health.
The Government offers its deepest sympathies to all those affected by the events referred to in these questions.Local authorities are independent employers, responsible for the recruitment and management of Environmental Health Officers to …read full →
Neil Hudgell Limited 10 January 2026 to 12 January 2026 |
Trustee of Pelican Park Community Trust. This is an unpaid role.
Trustee of Pelican Park Community Trust. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 30 November 2022
(Registered 2 December 2022) |
Source · Members API · Last amended 3 Feb 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 158,271 | 72.2% |
| Office Costs | 29,727 | 13.6% |
| Accommodation | 21,336 | 9.7% |
| MP Travel | 5,302 | 2.4% |
| Staff Travel | 3,688 | 1.7% |
| Total · 199 claims | 219,065 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Turner on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kingston upon Hull East | 13,047 | 43.8% | Won |
| 2019 | Kingston upon Hull East | 12,713 | 39.2% | Won |
| 2017 | Kingston upon Hull East | 21,355 | 58.3% | Won |
| 2015 | Kingston upon Hull East | 18,180 | 51.7% | Won |
| 2010 | Kingston upon Hull East | 16,387 | 47.9% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karl TurnerWON | Lab | 13,047 | 43.8 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Kingston upon Hull East →