Labour Party MP for Bethnal Green and Stepney.
Rushanara Ali is the Labour MP for Bethnal Green and Stepney, and has been an MP continually since 6 May 2010.
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 Ali 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: Amendment 94 | No | Freevs party |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Third Reading | No | Freevs party |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 77 | No | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“The scandal parallels the Post Office Horizon scandal; the DWP should implement regular audits as recommended, and current overpayment recovery policies must be paused rather than …”
“Welcomed the package and pressed for more support for disabled young people, highlighting backlogs in the Access to Work programme.”
“Strong support for the Bill as necessary to rebuild trust in democracy, protect candidates from harassment, introduce 'know your donor' checks, and bring votes to 16; emphasizes th…”
“Budget rebuilds economy and public services after 14 years of Conservative austerity, delivers three trade deals, creates clean energy jobs, and lifts 450,000 children from poverty”
Select, joint and other committees Ali 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work and Pensions Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Ali sits on one.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 10 | 83.3% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 2 | 16.7% |
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what efforts the United Kingdom is making to encourage the government of Ukraine to co-operate with international anti-trafficking organisations to identify and screen potential survivors of human trafficking and other human rights violations among captured foreign fighters held as prisoners of war.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what is her assessment of the scale of forced recruitment and human trafficking of foreign nationals to Russia to fight in the Russian Armed Forces in the war in Ukraine, and what action the United Kingdom is taking to work with other governments, including the government of Ukraine, and with United Nations agencies and anti-trafficking organisations to stop this practice.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what is her assessment of the potential implications for her policies of a new report by Fortify Rights and Truth Hounds, titled I Was Tricked Into War: The Risk of Human Trafficking and Coerced Recruitment of Bangladeshi Men into Russia’s War in Ukraine, and what steps is the United Kingdom taking to engage with the government of Bangladesh to stop the practice of trafficking and forced recruitment of its citizens into the Russian Armed Forces.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the inauguration of General Min Aung Hlaing as President of Myanmar; and whether the UK recognises (a) his presidency, (b) the government and (c) the parliament.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 10 April in response to Question HL16049, which - for ease of reference - is reproduced below:The UK continues to use its penholder role at the UN Security Council (UNSC) to shine a spotlight…read full →
Doha Forum Name of donor: Doha Forum
Address of donor: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Almirqab Tower, West Bay, Doha Qatar
Estimate of the probable val… |
Type of land/property: Residential property
Type of land/property: Residential property
Number of properties: 1
Location: London
Interest held: from 7 September 2020
Ownership deta… |
Type of land/property: Residential property
Type of land/property: Residential property
Number of properties: 2
Location: London
Rental income: Yes
(Registered 16 September 2014) |
A Governor (and a Member of the Council of Management until 27/09/24) of The Dit A Governor (and a Member of the Council of Management until 27/09/24) of The Ditchley Foundation, an organisation that helps sustain peace, … |
A Trustee of the Sisters Trust, a registered charity that makes donations to org A Trustee of the Sisters Trust, a registered charity that makes donations to organisations committed to challenging racial and sexual inequa… |
Source · Members API · Last amended 6 Jan 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 268,550 | 82.3% |
| Office Costs | 34,204 | 10.5% |
| Miscellaneous | 23,466 | 7.2% |
| Total · 89 claims | 326,220 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Ali on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bethnal Green and Stepney | 15,896 | 34.1% | Won |
| 2019 | Bethnal Green and Bow | 44,052 | 72.7% | Won |
| 2017 | Bethnal Green and Bow | 42,969 | 71.8% | Won |
| 2015 | Bethnal Green and Bow | 32,387 | 61.2% | Won |
| 2010 | Bethnal Green and Bow | 21,784 | 42.9% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushanara AliWON | Lab | 15,896 | 34.1 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Bethnal Green and Stepney →