Labour Party MP for Bournemouth East.
Tom Hayes is the Labour MP for Bournemouth East, 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 Hayes broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.
Source · Hansard
“Labour benches are furious with Mandelson for deceiving PM; judgment should be reserved until all evidence released; criminal investigation must not be compromised.”
“ETS linking negotiations are necessary; CBAM is a trade barrier harming UK electricity exports and Treasury revenue; government should secure CBAM exemption to protect trade, energ…”
“Local council withdrawal of funding for Pokesdown station improvements is disappointing and undermines safety and growth; government should discourage such decisions.”
“Puberty blockers are reversible and evidence shows they improve mental health in trans youth; denying gender-affirming care is a form of conversion therapy; politicians must be led…”
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.
| When | Topic | Tone | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May | Labour Market | measured | “In this week’s Scribblings, I write about Noam Scheiber’s book “Mutiny: The Rise and Revolt of the College-Educated Working Class” in the US. Scheiber reports o…” |
| 23 May | Other | sarcastic | “I think it was Einstein who said that 'Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." The EU is not going to let the UK …” |
| 17 May | Mp Performance | sarcastic | “I was not aware that Nandy actually existed. Is anyone aware of anything she has actually done in the area covered by her ministerial portfolio?” |
Hayes holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Education | 94 | 19.0% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 94 | 19.0% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 64 | 12.9% |
| Home Office | 37 | 7.5% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 31 | 6.3% |
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport | 30 | 6.0% |
| Department for Transport | 30 | 6.0% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 28 | 5.6% |
Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure that Ofwat and other regulatory agencies enforce compliance with the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations.
Defra works closely with its arms-length body regulators, including Ofwat and the Environment Agency (EA), to assess performance, review enforcement powers and ensure that regulators are equipped to carry out their functions effectively to …read full →
Whether he can release the data for payouts by HM Prison and Probation Service for funerals for prisoners who died in custody from 2010-2024.
The information requested could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how they intend to respond to the findings of the McGrail Inquiry that found “grossly improper” and “sinister” interventions by the Chief Minister of Gibraltar to interfere in a live criminal investigation relating to national security.
Sir Peter Openshaw's report contains extremely serious findings which are deeply concerning, and which must be urgently addressed. The UK Government takes its constitutional responsibilities very seriously and expects the highest standards …read full →
What steps his Department is taking to help support welfare claimants with learning difficulties during the migration process to Universal Credit.
The Department provides tailored support for customers with learning difficulties during their migration to Universal Credit. This includes the Citizens Advice Help to Claim service, face-to-face assistance in Jobcentres, and a dedicated he…read full →
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| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 177,905 | 80.1% |
| Office Costs | 22,458 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation | 17,341 | 7.8% |
| MP Travel | 2,316 | 1.0% |
| Staff Travel | 2,001 | 0.9% |
| Total · 63 claims | 222,020 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Hayes on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bournemouth East | 18,316 | 40.8% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom HayesWON | Lab | 18,316 | 40.8 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Bournemouth East →