Labour Party MP for Glasgow West.
Patricia Ferguson is the Labour MP for Glasgow West, 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 Ferguson broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jul 2025 | Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill Committee: Amendment 38 | Yes | vs party |
| 17 Jun 2025 | Crime and Policing Bill Report Stage: New Clause 106 | Yes | vs party |
| 17 Jun 2025 | Crime and Policing Bill Report Stage: New Clause 1 | No | vs party |
Source · Hansard
“Community-owned renewable energy faces grid connection barriers and needs fairness in benefit-sharing as communities host disruptive infrastructure.”
“Argues that Christian Churches and faith communities are uniquely positioned to lead peace-building and reconciliation efforts in Palestine.”
“Welcomes support but argues a fundamental overhaul of business rates is needed rather than tinkering around the edges to address 400% tax hikes.”
“Neutral on assisted dying substance but raises constitutional concerns about the bifurcated approach, Secretary of State veto, lack of MSP scrutiny of section 104 provisions, and r…”
Select, joint and other committees Ferguson 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 Committee (Commons) | Member | Select |
| Scottish Affairs Committee | Chair | Select |
| Scottish Affairs Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Ferguson chairs a committee — an elected position with real agenda-setting power over what gets scrutinised.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 16 | 20.5% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 15 | 19.2% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 11 | 14.1% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 7 | 9.0% |
| Treasury | 6 | 7.7% |
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 4 | 5.1% |
| Department for Transport | 4 | 5.1% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 4 | 5.1% |
Whether her Department plans to review the criteria used to ascertain which communities require a banking hub.
The Government understands the importance of banking services to communities and is committed to supporting the financial services industry’s roll-out of 350 banking hubs by the end of this Parliament. Over 275 hubs have been announced so f…read full →
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of increases in defence spending on Wales.
The increased defence budget will help both grow our economy and our thriving defence sector in Wales.I was pleased to welcome the Defence Secretary to Cardiff Castle with the First Minister to sign our landmark £50m Wales Defence Growth De…read full →
If she will (a) review and (b) update the Overseas Scale Rates during 2026.
Overseas Scale Rates are an administrative easement that employers can use to pay or reimburse accommodation and subsistence expenses incurred by employees who have to travel outside the UK without the need to check receipts. Where the rate…read full →
Whether his Department has plans to align the commencement of measures in the Warm Homes Plan with the cessation of ECO4 funding.
The Warm Homes Plan represents the biggest ever public investment in home upgrades. At the Autumn Budget on 26th November, the Chancellor announced an additional £1.5 billion of funding for the Warm Homes Plan, bringing total capital invest…read full →
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Address of donor: (1) Protocol Office, Chamber of Deputies, Piazza Del Parlamento, 24 … |
Source · Members API · Last amended 4 Nov 2025
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 94,104 | 62.1% |
| Accommodation | 18,707 | 12.4% |
| MP Travel | 18,373 | 12.1% |
| Office Costs | 17,439 | 11.5% |
| Staff Travel | 2,500 | 1.7% |
| Total · 102 claims | 151,435 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Ferguson on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Glasgow West | 18,621 | 46.7% | Won |
| 2019 | Glasgow North West | 11,319 | 28.5% | Lost |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia FergusonWON | Lab | 18,621 | 46.7 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Glasgow West →