Labour Party MP for Liverpool Riverside.
Kim Johnson is the Labour MP for Liverpool Riverside, and has been an MP continually since 12 December 2019.
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 Johnson broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2026 | Crime and Policing Bill: motion to agree with all remaining Lords Amendments | No | vs party |
| 10 Mar 2026 | Courts and Tribunals Bill: Second Reading | No | vs party |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Draft Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2025 | No | vs party |
Source · Hansard
“Fourteen years of austerity cut over 12,000 firefighter jobs; investment in equipment and welfare is essential to prevent occupational deaths.”
“Met Police is showing bias by approving far-right 'Unite the Kingdom' march while delaying approval of the Nakba march; requests debate on rise of far-right activity.”
“Strongly condemned the government's approach as a 'relentless clampdown' on protest rights, citing the High Court ruling against Palestine Action's proscription as evidence the gov…”
“Welcomes government progress but emphasises RFA seafarer numbers remain 12% below 2019 levels and presses for Treasury commitment to revisit pay discussions if current offer is rej…”
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 May | Culture Community | celebratory | “Great to get stuck in with Onward Homes and help paint the new mural on Chirkdale Street in Kirkdale 🎨 Inspired by community feedback, the wildflower stained-…” |
| 1 May | Housing | celebratory | “The historic Renter’s Rights Act comes into force today! 🏡 Labour is protecting and strengthening rights for millions of renters ✅ Ends Section 21 evictions …” |
| 30 Apr | Culture Community | celebratory | “Great to meet with 3rd year Applied Theatre & Community Drama students from @lipaliverpool.bsky.social in Parliament this week. We spoke about the importance o…” |
Johnson holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Home Office | 73 | 17.6% |
| Ministry of Justice | 65 | 15.7% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 46 | 11.1% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 43 | 10.4% |
| Department for Education | 36 | 8.7% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 35 | 8.5% |
| Department for Transport | 35 | 8.5% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 27 | 6.5% |
Whether it is her Department’s policy to prioritise the enforced removal of individuals who are care leavers formerly looked after by a local authority; and what mandatory safeguarding and best interests assessments are required prior to any decision to forcibly remove in such cases.
Awaiting answer.
What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Education regarding the treatment within the immigration system of care leavers formerly looked after by local authorities in the context of enforced removals; and whether it is her Department’s policy to prohibit the enforced removal of care leavers from the UK.
Awaiting answer.
What legal basis under international law underpins the Government’s definition of “defensive operations” in relation to support for United States military activity.
Awaiting answer.
Whether he reviews target-level information before approving United States missions supported from UK bases.
Awaiting answer.
(1) Malaria No More UK (2) Innovative Vector Control Consortium (IVCC) Name of donor: (1) Malaria No More UK (2) Innovative Vector Control Consortium (IVCC)
Address of donor: (1) 85 Great Portland Street, Firs… |
European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual & Reproductive Rights Name of donor: European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual & Reproductive Rights
Address of donor: Square de Meeus 18, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
… |
United Nations Population Fund via the APPG on Global Sexual and Reproductive Health and as per its APPG Register Name of donor: United Nations Population Fund via the APPG on Global Sexual and Reproductive Health and as per its APPG Register
Address of… |
Voluntary Board Member of SQUASH, Liverpool, a community interest company based Voluntary Board Member of SQUASH, Liverpool, a community interest company based in the Liverpool Riverside constituency (a creative food ent… |
Trustee of the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool. This is an unpaid role.
Trustee of the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 8 April 2022
Date interest ended: 21 February … |
Source · Members API · Last amended 16 Oct 2025
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 223,329 | 77.8% |
| Accommodation | 27,275 | 9.5% |
| Office Costs | 22,245 | 7.8% |
| MP Travel | 8,172 | 2.8% |
| Staff Travel | 5,929 | 2.1% |
| Total · 142 claims | 286,950 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Johnson on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Liverpool Riverside | 20,039 | 61.9% | Won |
| 2019 | Liverpool Riverside | 41,170 | 78.0% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim JohnsonWON | Lab | 20,039 | 61.9 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Liverpool Riverside →