Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with her Pakistani counterpart regarding (a) the detention conditions, (b) welfare and (c) access to medical care of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensMP · Labour and Co-operative Party · Sitting since 4 Jul 2024
Oliver Ryan.
Labour and Co-operative Party MP for Burnley.
Commons votes
432/521
83% attendance · top 22% of MPs
Party alignment
60%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
197
across 93 debates · 20,741 words
Written Qs
34
30 answered · 4 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026
31 May 2026
Labour and Co-operative Party MP in Reform UK-controlled territory.
Oliver Ryan is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Burnley, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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 Ryan broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.
Words spoken, by topic.
Ind avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
21 Apr
Topical Questions
“The UK must pressure Israel to halt west bank annexation and settlement expansion, which threatens Palestinian statehood.”
16 Apr
Women’s Health Strategy
“Women with pelvic mesh and endometriosis have felt ignored and abandoned; this strategy must ensure they are now heard and recognised by the health service.”
29 Jan
Finance (No. 2) Bill (Third sitting)
“Defends government's winter fuel policy against Conservative criticism, noting the 2017 Conservative manifesto had also proposed removing the benefit.”
27 Jan
Finance (No. 2) Bill (First sitting)
“Supported clause 20 (employment exemptions) and clause 22 (zero-hours shifts); suggested widening flu vaccine exemption to include covid; noted value of oral evidence.”
None recorded
Ryan holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
Top departments asked.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 7 | 20.6% |
| Department for Education | 5 | 14.7% |
| Home Office | 5 | 14.7% |
| Ministry of Justice | 4 | 11.8% |
| Department for Transport | 3 | 8.8% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 3 | 8.8% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 2 | 5.9% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 2 | 5.9% |
Most recent.
With reference to the Civil Justice Council’s review of litigation funding to strengthen protections for consumers, whether she plans to extend Financial Conduct Authority regulation to cover portfolio-based litigation funding.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations her Department has made to the Government of Pakistan on the imprisonment and detention conditions of former Prime Minister Imran Khan; and what further steps she plans to take to raise concerns relating to due process, judicial independence and international human rights obligations in Pakistan.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations her Department has made to the Government of Pakistan regarding the trial of civilians in military courts since February 2024.
Awaiting answer.
Register of interests.
Anthony George Watson 17 October 2025 |
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Name of donor: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Address of donor: c/o Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, 30 Charles Street, London W1J 5DZ
Estimate… |
Source · Members API · Last amended 4 Nov 2025
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 165,000 | 70.4% |
| Office Costs | 29,737 | 12.7% |
| Accommodation | 21,460 | 9.2% |
| MP Travel | 9,793 | 4.2% |
| Staff Travel | 5,365 | 2.3% |
| Total · 201 claims | 234,356 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Ryan on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Burnley | 12,598 | 31.7% | Won |
2024 — full result, Burnley.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver RyanWON | Lab | 12,598 | 31.7 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Burnley →
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 · 20,741 words
21 Jul 2024 → 14 May 2026
21 Jul 2024 → 14 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
34 tabled · 30 answered
34 tabled · 30 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
None recorded
None recorded
RegisterMembers API
2 entries
2 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£234,356 · FY 24_25
£234,356 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
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Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
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