What steps he is taking to ensure that businesses in the downstream metals sector are supported during proposed changes to the steel safeguard regime.
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensMP · Labour Party · Sitting since 4 Jul 2024
Sarah Coombes.
Labour Party MP for West Bromwich.
Commons votes
433/521
83% attendance · top 22% of MPs
Party alignment
60%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
115
across 88 debates · 19,635 words
Written Qs
124
122 answered · 2 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026
31 May 2026
Aligned with their council.
Sarah Coombes is the Labour MP for West Bromwich, 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 Coombes broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.
Words spoken, by topic.
Lab avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
21 May
Industrial Strategy
“Government should ensure the UK remains a leader in electric and autonomous vehicle manufacturing through technology investment and market development.”
23 Apr
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
“34,000 unvetted number plate suppliers enable criminality; ghost plates and unregistered vehicles undermine law enforcement; strict supplier regulation and background checks essent…”
16 Apr
Word Cup: Support for Fans
“Raised concerns about potential points deduction for West Bromwich Albion due to financial rule breaches and asked for urgent resolution in the fans' interest.”
16 Apr
Modernisation Committee Report: Access to the House of Commons
“Highlights disproportionate impacts of current procedures on disabled MPs (long waits to speak, multiple votes over hours causing physical exhaustion) and gender disparities in spe…”
None recorded
Coombes 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 for Transport | 57 | 46.0% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 15 | 12.1% |
| Ministry of Justice | 13 | 10.5% |
| Home Office | 11 | 8.9% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 8 | 6.5% |
| Department for Education | 7 | 5.6% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 4 | 3.2% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 3 | 2.4% |
Most recent.
What discussions he has had with businesses in the downstream metals sector about the upcoming changes to the steel safeguard regime.
Awaiting answer.
What steps he is taking to prevent the misuse of civil and family court proceedings as a form of post-separation abuse and coercive control.
We are committed to improving experiences and outcomes for children and families, particularly in cases involving domestic abuse. The courts have a range of powers to protect victims of domestic abuse. Where repeated applications may be a c…read full →
Whether his Department monitors outcomes in family court cases involving domestic abuse to identify patterns of harm arising from (a) repeated and (b) prolonged proceedings.
This Government recognises the significant impact of domestic abuse on children and adult victims involved in Family Court proceedings, which can be exacerbated when proceedings are prolonged. In March 2026, the Government announced the nat…read full →
Register of interests.
Daniel Luhde-Thompson £10,000 constituency campaigning |
BPI (British Recorded Music Industry) Limited 1 March 2025 |
Lawn Tennis Association 7 July 2025 |
Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit Name of donor: Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit
Address of donor: 180 Borough High Street, London SE1 1LB
Estimate of the probable value… |
Coalition for Global Prosperity (CGP) Name of donor: Coalition for Global Prosperity (CGP)
Address of donor: 1 Horse Guards Avenue, London SW1A 2HU
Estimate of the probable val… |
Source · Members API · Last amended 16 Dec 2025
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 124,435 | 75.8% |
| Office Costs | 22,763 | 13.9% |
| Accommodation | 11,592 | 7.1% |
| Staff Travel | 2,874 | 1.8% |
| MP Travel | 2,113 | 1.3% |
| Total · 97 claims | 164,149 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
| Date | Item | Type | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 2 Jun | What steps he is taking to ensure the effective implementation of his Department's climate-related transition plan. | Tabled | Energy Security and Net Zero |
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | West Bromwich | 16,872 | 46.3% | Won |
2024 — full result, West Bromwich.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah CoombesWON | Lab | 16,872 | 46.3 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see West Bromwich →
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 · 19,635 words
24 Jul 2024 → 21 May 2026
24 Jul 2024 → 21 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
124 tabled · 122 answered
124 tabled · 122 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
None recorded
None recorded
RegisterMembers API
6 entries
6 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£164,149 · FY 24_25
£164,149 · FY 24_25
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