Whether his Department is responsible for the residual liabilities associated with the former DWP office at the junction of St Margaret's Avenue and Church Walk in Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North constituency.
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensMP · Labour Party · Sitting since 15 Jul 2004
Liam Byrne.
Labour Party MP for Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North.
Commons votes
316/521
61% attendance · top 78% of MPs
Party alignment
34%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
184
across 84 debates · 37,563 words
Written Qs
164
162 answered · 2 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026
31 May 2026
Labour Party MP in a politically split seat.
The Rt Hon Liam Byrne is the Labour MP for Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North, and has been an MP continually since 15 July 2004.
By issue — what do they vote on most?
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
Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.
Moments where the whip was free, or where Byrne 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: Third Reading | No | Freevs party |
| 16 May 2025 | Closure motion | No | Freevs party |
| 16 May 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Report Stage: Amendment (a) to New Clause 10 | Yes | Freevs party |
Words spoken, by topic.
Lab avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
21 May
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
“The Bill is justified in a world of weaponised interdependence and strategic competition, but success depends on five complementary policies: stable investment, lower energy costs,…”
21 May
Costs for Motorists
“Welcomes fuel duty measures but demands government reform the zero-emission vehicle mandate, which is causing £5bn annual subsidies and threatening UK automotive targets.”
21 May
Topical Questions
“Zero emission vehicle mandate needs fundamental reform; automakers are currently subsidizing sales by £5 billion annually while losing to state-subsidized competitors.”
22 Apr
Pension Schemes Bill
“Supports the Government's approach; argues mandation is necessary to overcome inertia and repatriate UK pension investment, essential for addressing Britain's historically low inve…”
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.
@liambyrnemp.bsky.socialLast 60 days · 76 posts
Measured → mixed
Labour Party76
Posts
60
Substantive
14
Economy & Jobs
Most criticises
Royal Mail 4
Live Nation 2
GB News 2
Most supports
Labour government 3
Business & Trade Committee 2
CMA 2
Recent substantive posts.
| When | Topic | Tone | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May | Other | measured | “Read: committees.parliament.uk/publications...” |
| 25 May | Economy & Jobs | measured | “We're calling on the CMA to launch a full market investigation before the end of 2026. Fans, artists, independent promoters and grassroots venues all deserve to…” |
| 25 May | Economy & Jobs | measured | “A significant number of those who submitted evidence asked to remain anonymous. They were worried about speaking openly. That kind of climate doesn't arise in a…” |
Current memberships.
Select, joint and other committees Byrne 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Liaison Sub-Committee on National Policy Statements | Member | Select |
| Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls | Chair | Select |
| Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls | Member | Select |
| Liaison Committee (Commons) | Member | Select |
| Business and Trade Committee | Member | Select |
| Business and Trade Committee | Chair | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
What this means.
Holds a chair
Byrne chairs a committee — an elected position with real agenda-setting power over what gets scrutinised.
Top departments asked.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Business and Trade | 48 | 29.3% |
| Treasury | 18 | 11.0% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 15 | 9.1% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 12 | 7.3% |
| Cabinet Office | 12 | 7.3% |
| Department for Transport | 11 | 6.7% |
| Ministry of Defence | 10 | 6.1% |
| Home Office | 7 | 4.3% |
Most recent.
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of public transport connectivity between areas of high unemployment and HS2 employment sites in the West Midlands.
Awaiting answer.
What his planned timetable is for capital funding decisions for critical care infrastructure projects identified as integrated care board priorities in Birmingham and North Solihull.
Capital funding is provided through a combination of locally managed operational capital and national capital programmes. Within their capital allocations, Integrated care boards are responsible for prioritising investment locally, working …read full →
What assessment she has made with Cabinet colleagues on the expected number of new jobs at (a) Birmingham Airport, (b) The NEC, Birmingham, (c) Arden Cross Interchange, and (d) Birmingham Curzon Street station following the completion of HS2.
It has not proved possible to respond to my Rt Hon. Friend in the time available before Prorogation.
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Source · Members API · Last amended 29 Apr 2026
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 224,123 | 78.3% |
| Office Costs | 33,929 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation | 19,690 | 6.9% |
| MP Travel | 5,277 | 1.8% |
| Staff Travel | 3,078 | 1.1% |
| Total · 249 claims | 286,147 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Byrne on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North | 10,655 | 31.2% | Won |
| 2019 | Birmingham, Hodge Hill | 35,397 | 78.7% | Won |
| 2017 | Birmingham, Hodge Hill | 37,606 | 81.1% | Won |
| 2015 | Birmingham, Hodge Hill | 28,069 | 68.4% | Won |
| 2010 | Birmingham, Hodge Hill | 22,077 | 52.0% | Won |
2024 — full result, Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liam ByrneWON | Lab | 10,655 | 31.2 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North →
Sources, methods & last update
Method The dispatch paragraphs are AI-generated from the public sources listed below. Every figure links to its source. If we’re wrong, please tell us — corrections within 48 hours.
DivisionsHansard
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
SpeechesHansard · 37,563 words
17 Jul 2024 → 21 May 2026
17 Jul 2024 → 21 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
164 tabled · 162 answered
164 tabled · 162 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
6 current
6 current
RegisterMembers API
6 entries
6 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£286,147 · FY 24_25
£286,147 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
Refreshed daily
Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
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