Labour Party MP for Leeds North West.
Katie White is the Labour MP for Leeds North West, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. She currently holds the Government post of Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero).
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 White broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.
Source · Hansard
“Government is committed to clean power by 2030 and net zero; clean energy transition is a national security and economic imperative; substantial investment and progress delivered; …”
“Government is committed to NHS decarbonisation and has supported 260 NHS sites; GPs can access existing schemes and today's local power plan announcement may address additional nee…”
“The government takes energy security extremely seriously and subjects all investment to rigorous national security scrutiny; national security is the overriding priority in all dec…”
“The government is delivering green energy opportunities for the north-east through industrial strategy, Great British Energy investment, and partnership with unions and local leade…”
White holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 13 | 25.0% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 10 | 19.2% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 5 | 9.6% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 4 | 7.7% |
| Ministry of Defence | 3 | 5.8% |
| Department for Education | 3 | 5.8% |
| Department for Transport | 3 | 5.8% |
| Home Office | 3 | 5.8% |
What steps she is taking to help protect businesses facing (a) scams and (b) fraudulent activity.
We remain absolutely committed to protecting all of society from the threat of fraud, including businesses. The Home Office is currently developing a new fraud strategy which will include additional measures to protect businesses and educat…read full →
Food and Rural Affairs, in what way he plans to help tackle the environmental impact of vapes.
On 1 June 2025 we banned the sale and supply of single-use vapes due to the harm that they cause to the environment, with over 5 million of these products being thrown away each week in 2023. This will help to prevent the environmental harm…read full →
Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to create more national parks.
Natural England have the statutory responsibility for identifying areas for new National Park designations. The Government is committed to supporting our existing Protected Landscapes to become greener, wilder and more accessible.
Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to create high quality new developments which (a) enhance communities and (b) restore nature.
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out that planning policies and decisions should plan positively for the provision and use of shared spaces, community facilities (such as local shops, meeting places, sports venues, open sp…read full →
The Conduit Club 9 December 2025 |
Wellcome Trust 9 December 2025 to 9 December 2025 |
John Murray Press 21 May 2025 |
Name of company or organisation: Number 41 Ltd (dormant)
Name of company or organisation: Number 41 Ltd (dormant)
Nature of business: Property company
Interest held: until 18 May 2025
(Registere… |
I have become an ambassador for Leeds Women’s Aid: this is an unpaid role.
I have become an ambassador for Leeds Women’s Aid: this is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 8 April 2025
(Registered 27 May 2025) |
Source · Members API · Last amended 6 Jan 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 99,411 | 66.1% |
| Office Costs | 25,727 | 17.1% |
| Accommodation | 17,767 | 11.8% |
| MP Travel | 4,748 | 3.2% |
| Staff Travel | 2,174 | 1.4% |
| Total · 90 claims | 150,289 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for White on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Leeds North West | 22,882 | 46.0% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katie WhiteWON | Lab | 22,882 | 46.0 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Leeds North West →