Labour Party MP for Barrow and Furness.
Michelle Scrogham is the Labour MP for Barrow and Furness, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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 Scrogham 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 |
| 13 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 1 | Yes | Freevs party |
| 13 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 2 | Yes | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“Welcomes the government's investment and support for Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School rebuild, but raises concerns about ongoing financial support needed for staff during tempo…”
“AUKUS programme creates significant UK jobs and opportunities; government should ensure UK SMEs benefit from AUKUS pillar 2 contracts and export quality British defence goods.”
“Challenges the narrative that minimum wage rises are responsible for job losses, attributing the decline in youth employment to 14 years of lack of government support and poor busi…”
“Advocates for urgent action on Energy Coast train line upgrades to address deteriorating rail service and boost local economy in Barrow-in-Furness.”
Select, joint and other committees Scrogham 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Defence Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Scrogham sits on one.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Education | 5 | 20.0% |
| Treasury | 5 | 20.0% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 4 | 16.0% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 4 | 16.0% |
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 2 | 8.0% |
| Department for Transport | 1 | 4.0% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 1 | 4.0% |
| Ministry of Defence | 1 | 4.0% |
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of (a) freezing fuel duty and (b) the introduction of a 12-month Vehicle Excise Duty for heavy good vehicles on the road haulage sector; and what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing (a) an essential user rebate and (b) further targeted support for the sector.
Awaiting answer.
Innovation and Technology, whether the Government is considering additional interim support for rural households and businesses that remain without access to gigabit-capable broadband while awaiting connection through Project Gigabit contracts; and whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of (a) temporary voucher expansion, (b) support for alternative wireless technologies and (c) targeted assistance for communities facing delivery delays beyond originally indicated connection timelines.
Awaiting answer.
What steps her Department is taking to improve the portability of Education, Health and Care Plans for service children with special educational needs and disabilities when families move between local authority areas.
Awaiting answer.
What guidance her Department provides to local authorities on recognising existing diagnoses and statutory support plans for armed forces families with special educational needs and disabilities when families move to a new area.
Awaiting answer.
Role, work or services: Partner in retail fashion business
Role, work or services: Partner in retail fashion business
Payer: Pure (Retail fashion), private address
Additional information: Any payme… |
Type of land/property: Property, other (Retail premises and residential flat)
Type of land/property: Property, other (Retail premises and residential flat)
Number of properties: 1
Location: Ulverston
Ownership detai… |
Name of company or organisation: Pure
Name of company or organisation: Pure
Nature of business: Retail fashion business
(Registered 15 July 2024) |
Source · Members API · Last amended 16 Aug 2024
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 89,110 | 65.3% |
| Office Costs | 19,545 | 14.3% |
| Accommodation | 16,034 | 11.7% |
| MP Travel | 8,276 | 6.1% |
| Staff Travel | 3,367 | 2.5% |
| Total · 128 claims | 136,472 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Scrogham on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Barrow and Furness | 18,537 | 43.9% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle ScroghamWON | Lab | 18,537 | 43.9 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Barrow and Furness →