Labour Party MP for Hyndburn.
Sarah Smith is the Labour MP for Hyndburn, 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 Smith 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: Third Reading | No | Freevs party |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 16 | Yes | Freevs party |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 77 | No | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“Government must act decisively on tragedy trolling and online harms affecting children's mental health, with legislation by end of year.”
“Pride in Place funding should be leveraged to support locally-led, cross-sector initiatives tackling economic inactivity and youth employment.”
“Welcomes government funding but criticises Reform-led Lancashire county council for refusing to provide residents with repair timescales and for inefficient work sequencing (repain…”
“Highlights class inequality in current paternity leave access (90% of claims by top 50% earners) and argues any reform must prioritize low-income families dealing with most complex…”
Select, joint and other committees Smith 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Smith sits on one.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 5 | 38.5% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 2 | 15.4% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 1 | 7.7% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 1 | 7.7% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 1 | 7.7% |
| Treasury | 1 | 7.7% |
| Women and Equalities | 1 | 7.7% |
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport | 1 | 7.7% |
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Education on the role of school nurses in tackling health inequalities.
School nurses are crucial in tackling health inequalities but we know we can do more to support them. That is why we are updating the Healthy Child Programme guidance, informed by the Department for Education, which will strengthen school n…read full →
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to promote equality as part of the Government mission entitled Break Down Barriers to Opportunity.
Through the Opportunity Mission, we’re creating a fairer Britain, giving every child the best start in life and building the skills to drive economic growth and open up opportunities for all. We’re already making progress to ensure where yo…read full →
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the welfare system in supporting families with disabled children.
Families with disabled children get an extra amount of Universal Credit of up to £487.58 per month, no matter how many children they have. This increased in line with inflation. If they are receiving Disability Living Allowance or Personal …read full →
Media and Sport, whether funding for the School Games Organiser network will continue beyond March 2025.
The Government has confirmed funding for the School Games Organisers (SGOs) until the end of the 2024/25 Academic Year. Funding beyond then will be confirmed ahead of the start of the 2025/26 Financial Year, with funding from April 2026 onw…read full →
Type of land/property: Residential property (Flat)
Type of land/property: Residential property (Flat)
Number of properties: 1
Location: Cheltenham
Rental income: Yes
(Registered 4 August … |
Name of company or organisation: Limina Group ltd
Name of company or organisation: Limina Group ltd
Nature of business: Consultancy business
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Source · Members API · Last amended 16 Aug 2024
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 139,755 | 71.7% |
| Office Costs | 26,067 | 13.4% |
| Accommodation | 11,279 | 5.8% |
| Staff Travel | 8,364 | 4.3% |
| MP Travel | 6,740 | 3.5% |
| Total · 152 claims | 195,004 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
| Date | Item | Type | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 1 Jun | Topical slot — question of Smith’s choice on the day. | Topical | Defence |
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hyndburn | 12,186 | 33.5% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah SmithWON | Lab | 12,186 | 33.5 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Hyndburn →