The Westminster lensMP · Labour Party · Sitting since 7 May 2015

Louise Haigh.

Labour Party MP for Sheffield Heeley.

Louise Haigh
PlaceSheffield Heeley
Blueskylouisehaighmp.bsky.social
ProfileParliament.uk ↗
Commons votes
323/521
62% attendance · top 76% of MPs
Party alignment
60%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
249
across 34 debates · 22,063 words
Written Qs
44
44 answered · 0 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026

Labour Party MP in Green Party of England and Wales-controlled territory.

The Rt Hon Louise Haigh is the Labour MP for Sheffield Heeley, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015.

§ 01Voting record.323 divisions · most recent 11 Mar 2026

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.

Economy61
Taxation43
Employment35
Crime & Policing34
Welfare and Benefits26
Constitution and Democracy26
Housing23
Education19

Source · The Public Whip · Hansard

Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.

Moments where the whip was free, or where Haigh broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.

No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.

§ 02Speeches.249 contributions · 34 debates · 22,063 words

Words spoken, by topic.

Transport17,837
Economy & Jobs10,738
Local Government6,883
Fiscal Policy5,239
Social Care3,536
Labour Market3,296
Culture Community2,138
Lab avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP

Source · Hansard

Recent contributions.

28 Jan

Non-disclosure Agreements: Workplace Harassment and Discrimination

Strongly supportive of the Government's world-leading NDA prohibition legislation and seeks confirmation of a rapid, definitive implementation timetable.

99 words·Read
15 Jan

Business of the House

Government should legislate on cross-border taxi hiring to restore safety, safeguarding and service standards undermined by Tory deregulation.

127 words·Read
12 Jan

Social Media: Non-consensual Sexual Deepfakes

Supports Secretary of State; criticises Ofcom for delayed response (Grok update was August, investigation started week later); argues current legislation and regulation is too slow

114 words·Read
27 Oct

Victims and Courts Bill

Amendment on parental responsibility corrects injustice where children are protected from convicted sex offenders but their own children are not; government taking steps to protect

92 words·Read
Showing 4 of 249·All 249 speeches
§ 03Public voice — Bluesky.last 60 days · @louisehaighmp.bsky.social

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.

@louisehaighmp.bsky.socialLast 60 days · 3 posts
Celebratory warm, supportive
Labour Party
3
Posts
3
Substantive
2
Energy
Most criticises
Hezbollah 1
Israel 1
Most supports
Rolls-Royce 2
GB Energy 1
Government 1

Recent substantive posts.

WhenTopicToneExcerpt
13 AprEnergycelebratoryGovernment and Rolls‑Royce have now committed to ensuring 70% of the supply chain is built in Britain - something I and colleagues have long been pushing for, t…
13 AprEnergycelebratoryGreat news that GB Energy - Nuclear has struck an agreement with Rolls‑Royce to build a new generation of nuclear power stations here in the UK #SMRs www.gov.u…
8 AprDefenceangryThe world must not look away as Israel continues to occupy and bomb Lebanon Pressure must be brought to bear for political negotiation between Israel and Leban…
§ 04Committees & roles.Select & joint committees
None recorded

Haigh holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.

§ 05Written questions.44 tabled · 44 answered · 24 Mar 2025 → 15 Apr 2026

Top departments asked.

DepartmentQsShare
Department for Work and Pensions1431.8%
Cabinet Office715.9%
Ministry of Justice511.4%
Home Office511.4%
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office49.1%
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology36.8%
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero36.8%
Department for Business and Trade24.5%

Most recent.

15 Apr 2026·Cabinet Office·Answered

What steps he is taking to reduce the backlog in Civil Service Pension processing.

The Cabinet Office awarded the contract to administer the Civil Service Pension Scheme to Capita in November 2023 under the previous government. The issues and delays facing a number of civil servants and pension scheme members in receiving…read full →

15 Apr 2026·Cabinet Office·Answered

How many Civil Service Pension cases are currently subject to delays; and what the average waiting time is for (a) lump sum payments and (b) monthly pension payment.

The Cabinet Office awarded the contract to administer the Civil Service Pension Scheme to Capita in November 2023 under the previous government. The issues and delays facing a number of civil servants and pension scheme members in receiving…read full →

15 Apr 2026·Cabinet Office·Answered

What estimate he has made of the average length of delays in processing Civil Service Pension Scheme payments in cases where people have been dismissed with compensation; and what steps he is taking to ensure that individuals in similar situations receive their pension entitlements without further delay.

The Cabinet Office awarded the contract to administer the Civil Service Pension Scheme to Capita in November 2023 under the previous government. The issues and delays facing a number of civil servants and pension scheme members in receiving…read full →

15 Apr 2026·Cabinet Office·Answered

Whether he plans to extend eligibility for hardship loans to individuals who have been dismissed from the Civil Service but are awaiting pension payments.

The Cabinet Office awarded the contract to administer the Civil Service Pension Scheme to Capita in November 2023 under the previous government. The issues and delays facing a number of civil servants and pension scheme members in receiving…read full →

Showing 4 of 44·All 44 written questions
§ 06Register & expenses.2 declared interests · £228k claimed FY 24_25

Register of interests.

Payment expected: £1,500
Payment expected: £1,500 Completed or provided on: 31 October 2025. Hours: 5 hrs. (Registered 3 November 2025)
Role, work or services: Guest Panellist
Role, work or services: Guest Panellist From: 31 October 2025. Payer: Have I Got News For You, Series 70 (Production Company), Hat Trick P…

Source · Members API · Last amended 4 Nov 2025

IPSA expenses.

Category£Share
Staffing178,31478.3%
Accommodation23,05010.1%
Office Costs22,6599.9%
MP Travel3,5481.6%
Staff Travel1950.1%
Total · 159 claims227,766100%
Showing 5 of 159·All 159 IPSA claims

Source · IPSA · FY 24_25

§ 07This week in Westminster.Order paper · refreshed daily

Nothing tabled for Haigh on the published Order Paper this week.

§ 08Electoral history.4 contests · 2015, 2024
YearConstituencyVotesShareResult
2024Sheffield Heeley21,23055.2%Won
2019Sheffield Heeley21,47550.3%Won
2017Sheffield Heeley26,52460.0%Won
2015Sheffield Heeley20,26948.2%Won

2024 — full result, Sheffield Heeley.

CandidateVotes%
Louise HaighWONLab21,23055.2

Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Sheffield Heeley

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
SpeechesHansard · 22,063 words
28 Jul 2024 → 28 Jan 2026
Written QsMembers API
44 tabled · 44 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
None recorded
RegisterMembers API
2 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£227,766 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
DCLEAPIL