Stephen Kinnock.
Labour Party MP for Aberafan Maesteg.
31 May 2026
Aligned with their councils.
Stephen Kinnock is the Labour MP for Aberafan Maesteg, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015. He currently holds the Government post of Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care).
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 Kinnock broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.
Words spoken, by topic.
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
Junior Doctors’ Foundation Programme
“The PIA system has improved first-preference allocation to 82%; the Government is addressing bottlenecks through fast-track legislation and will pilot longer placements; 29% pay in…”
Access to GPs: Bracknell Forest
“Government has delivered significant GP improvements with 2,000 new GPs, 8 million more appointments, and patient satisfaction rising from 61% to 74%; new GP contract ensures patie…”
Topical Questions
“Acknowledges issue with developers not delivering promised GP infrastructure; proposes collaboration with Ministry of Housing and working pragmatically on section 106 and CIL refor…”
NHS Dental Services
“Government has rebuilt NHS dentistry with 1.8 million additional treatments and reduced underspend; fundamental contract reform and urgent care requirements coming April 2026 will …”
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.
Most supports
Recent substantive posts.
| When | Topic | Tone | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May | Health | celebratory | “Improving the lives of people with dementia is a priority for this government. We're developing new guidance on dementia care to tackle inequalities and varia…” |
| 23 Apr | Culture Community | celebratory | “Local professional rugby is back on the pitch with the Ospreys 🏉 We've fought tooth & nail to prevent the Ospreys being forced out of professional rugby. No…” |
| 2 Apr | Energy | celebratory | “Great project. It is essential that we use more British & Welsh steel in the offshore wind industry. By decreasing reliance on imported steel we can bolster en…” |
Kinnock holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
Top departments asked.
No tabled questions yet.
Most recent.
Register of interests.
In It Together Festival Ltd 23 May 2025 |
Palo Alto Network Name of donor: Palo Alto Network
Address of donor: 3000 Tannery Way, Santa Clara, California 95054
Estimate of the probable value (or amou… |
Solix ApS 7 February 2026 |
Type of land/property: Residential property (house)
Type of land/property: Residential property (house)
Number of properties: 1
Location: Neath Port Talbot
Interest held: from 15 June 2016
… |
Bryn and Cwmavon Events, a charity set up to develop the needs of the community, Bryn and Cwmavon Events, a charity set up to develop the needs of the community, supported by the local authority and partners to create a s… |
Source · Members API · Last amended 24 Feb 2026
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 247,551 | 79.3% |
| Accommodation | 29,290 | 9.4% |
| Office Costs | 26,382 | 8.5% |
| MP Travel | 8,350 | 2.7% |
| Staff Travel | 423 | 0.1% |
| Total · 111 claims | 311,995 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Kinnock on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Aberafan Maesteg | 17,838 | 49.9% | Won |
| 2019 | Aberavon | 17,008 | 53.8% | Won |
| 2017 | Aberavon | 22,662 | 68.1% | Won |
| 2015 | Aberavon | 15,416 | 48.9% | Won |
2024 — full result, Aberafan Maesteg.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen KinnockWON | Lab | 17,838 | 49.9 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Aberafan Maesteg →
Sources, methods & last update
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
22 Jul 2024 → 22 Apr 2026
0 tabled · 0 answered
None recorded
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£311,995 · FY 24_25
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