What discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues on the potential merits of introducing a maximum temperature to be allowed in the workplace.
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensMP · Labour Party · Sitting since 12 Dec 2019
Paula Barker.
Labour Party MP for Liverpool Wavertree.
Commons votes
445/521
85% attendance · top 16% of MPs
Party alignment
32%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
124
across 69 debates · 12,664 words
Written Qs
238
235 answered · 3 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026
31 May 2026
Aligned with their council.
Paula Barker is the Labour MP for Liverpool Wavertree, and has been an MP continually since 12 December 2019.
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 Barker broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2026 | Draft Higher Education (Fee Limits and Fee Limit Condition) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 | No | vs party |
| 9 Jul 2025 | Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill Committee: New Clause 8 | Yes | vs party |
| 9 Jul 2025 | Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill: Third Reading | No | vs party |
Words spoken, by topic.
Lab avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
27 Apr
Public Office (Accountability) Bill (Carry-over)
“Cannot support any exemption for intelligence services from the duty of candour; existing legal protections under the Inquiries Act 2005 already balance national security with disc…”
13 Apr
Southport Inquiry
“This is the second preventable multi-agency failure in recent years (Southport and Forbury Gardens); Prevent's fitness for purpose is questionable; government must act urgently on …”
11 Mar
Rough Sleeping: Families with Children
“Moved the debate; called for urgent action on structural causes of homelessness, criticised gaps in government strategy especially on Home Office asylum move-on timelines, demanded…”
27 Jan
Topical Questions
“Supports government efforts but seeks long-term solutions for pubs facing disproportionate tax burden relative to business turnover; welcomes announcement but pushes for deeper ref…”
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.
@paulabarkermp.bsky.socialLast 60 days · 93 posts
Measured → mixed
Labour Party93
Posts
74
Substantive
18
Housing
Most criticises
Government 4
government 2
Most supports
Andy Burnham 3
Government 2
Emmaus 2
Recent substantive posts.
| When | Topic | Tone | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May | Mp Performance | celebratory | “Great to be out in sunny Makerfield today campaigning for Andy Burnham. Great response on the doorstep. #Andyforus” |
| 22 May | Culture Community | measured | “This week alongside colleagues I signed a letter to the Chief Executive of Channel 4 raising urgent concerns about allegations of serious sexual crimes linked t…” |
| 22 May | Environment | measured | “Great to catch up with Linda B, Nigel & Linda today to talk about the climate emergency.” |
Current memberships.
Select, joint and other committees Barker 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Committee of Privileges | Member | Select |
| Committee on Standards | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
What this means.
Committee member
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Barker sits on 2.
Top departments asked.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 53 | 22.3% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 25 | 10.5% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 25 | 10.5% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 23 | 9.7% |
| Home Office | 23 | 9.7% |
| Department for Transport | 15 | 6.3% |
| Department for Education | 15 | 6.3% |
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 12 | 5.0% |
Most recent.
Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to increase revenue funding for youth services.
Awaiting answer.
Media and Sport, what recent progress her Department has made on implementing the National Youth Strategy.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment his Department has made of the role of home dialysis in supporting the shift from hospital to community care set out in the NHS 10-Year Health Plan.
NHS England is delivering a comprehensive programme to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of people with kidney disease, through its renal services transformation programme. This includes a specification for renal services which…read full →
Register of interests.
Avanti West Coast Train tickets provided for eight people from Transforming Choice, a rehabilitation facility in my constituency, to come to London on 18 March 2026 to see democracy up close. The attendees were two members of staff plus participants of the programme who have just graduated, value £2,864 |
Silverstone Circuit 4 July 2025 |
Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Name of donor: Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Address of donor: 2 Ketagalan Blvd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City 100202
Estimate … |
Source · Members API · Last amended 14 Apr 2026
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 235,427 | 72.7% |
| Office Costs | 33,261 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation | 30,375 | 9.4% |
| Staff Travel | 13,663 | 4.2% |
| MP Travel | 10,550 | 3.3% |
| Total · 120 claims | 323,834 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Barker on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Liverpool Wavertree | 23,077 | 58.0% | Won |
| 2019 | Liverpool Wavertree | 31,310 | 72.2% | Won |
2024 — full result, Liverpool Wavertree.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paula BarkerWON | Lab | 23,077 | 58.0 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Liverpool Wavertree →
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 · 12,664 words
16 Jul 2024 → 21 May 2026
16 Jul 2024 → 21 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
238 tabled · 235 answered
238 tabled · 235 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
2 current
2 current
RegisterMembers API
3 entries
3 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£323,834 · FY 24_25
£323,834 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
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Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
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