Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to pre-emptively position humanitarian support for countries bordering the Democratic Republic of the Congo if the current Ebola outbreak spreads further.
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensMP · Independent · Sitting since 4 Jul 2024
Shockat Adam.
Independent MP for Leicester South.
Commons votes
321/521
62% attendance · top 77% of MPs
Party alignment
4%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
333
across 235 debates · 53,647 words
Written Qs
162
141 answered · 21 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026
31 May 2026
Independent MP in Labour Party-controlled territory.
Shockat Adam is the Independent MP for Leicester South, 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 Adam broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2026 | King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (o) | No | Freevs party |
| 23 Feb 2026 | Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3 | Yes | Freevs party |
| 21 Jan 2026 | National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Third Reading | Yes | Freevs party |
Words spoken, by topic.
Ind avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
27 Apr
Apprenticeships
“Construction apprenticeships are critical to building 1.5 million homes but further education colleges are underfunded; real-terms funding increases are needed to train the require…”
21 Apr
West Bank: Illegal Settlements
“UK charities facilitating British citizens' purchase of Palestinian land in settlements breaks international law and implicates British taxpayers through gift aid.”
16 Apr
Word Cup: Support for Fans
“Raised urgent concerns about US immigration enforcement, visa restrictions, and social media data requirements threatening British fans' ability to attend the World Cup safely.”
13 Apr
Local Youth Services
“Youth services are essential for preventing homelessness and supporting community wellbeing; real-terms cuts have decimated the sector; need to make youth work a viable career.”
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.
@shockatadam.bsky.socialLast 60 days · 38 posts
Angry → mixed
Independent38
Posts
30
Substantive
5
Mp Performance
Most criticises
Labour government 5
Keir Starmer 4
government systems 1
Most supports
Charity Link 1
Recent substantive posts.
| When | Topic | Tone | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May | Environment | celebratory | “Always a pleasure to reconnect with volunteers at Eyres Monsell Green Gym! As a member of the Parks and Green Spaces Parliamentary Group, I’ll be taking these…” |
| 20 May | Defence | angry | “Aid is not a crime. The seizure of the Global Sumud Flotilla during a genocide is an outrageous assault on humanity. I'm meeting with the family of an abducte…” |
| 17 May | Cost of Living | celebratory | “A truly special milestone for Charity Link as it approaches its 150th anniversary! I’ll take our discussions back to Westminster with me, determined to ensure …” |
None recorded
Adam 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 of Health and Social Care | 64 | 39.5% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 33 | 20.4% |
| Department for Education | 18 | 11.1% |
| Home Office | 11 | 6.8% |
| Ministry of Defence | 9 | 5.6% |
| Department for Transport | 7 | 4.3% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 7 | 4.3% |
| Ministry of Justice | 6 | 3.7% |
Most recent.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps her Department is taking to help ensure safe and unrestricted humanitarian access in areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo affected by the Ebola outbreak.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps she is taking with international partners to engage conflict parties in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo to improve humanitarian access to areas affected by the Ebola outbreak.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of the creation of a UN coordinator role to lead regional responses to the Ebola outbreak in central Africa.
Awaiting answer.
Register of interests.
Role, work or services: Director
Role, work or services: Director
Payer: Alpha Eye Clinic LTD (Ophthalmology services), S11 The Atkins Building lower Bond Street Hinckley … |
Role, work or services: Director
Role, work or services: Director
From: 4 July 2022.
Payer: Shu Investments Ltd (Investment Company), S11 The Atkins Building, Lower Bond S… |
Role, work or services: Director
Role, work or services: Director
Payer: Sask Optics Ltd (Chain of Optometry Practices), T03 The Atkins Building, Lower Bond Street, Hinckle… |
Your Party 30 November 2025 |
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… |
Source · Members API · Last amended 6 Jan 2026
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 177,180 | 76.7% |
| Office Costs | 24,044 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation | 23,090 | 10.0% |
| MP Travel | 4,565 | 2.0% |
| Dependant Travel | 1,012 | 0.4% |
| Total · 110 claims | 230,874 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
| Date | Item | Type | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 2 Jun | What recent steps he has taken to help reduce energy bills for households. | Tabled | Energy Security and Net Zero |
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Leicester South | 14,739 | 35.2% | Won |
2024 — full result, Leicester South.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shockat AdamWON | Ind | 14,739 | 35.2 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Leicester South →
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 · 53,647 words
22 Jul 2024 → 19 May 2026
22 Jul 2024 → 19 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
162 tabled · 141 answered
162 tabled · 141 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
None recorded
None recorded
RegisterMembers API
9 entries
9 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£230,874 · FY 24_25
£230,874 · FY 24_25
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