At a glanceDame Nia Griffith is a Labour MP for Llanelli, and has represented the seat for 21 years, 2 months. They have cast 439 votes in Commons divisions (76% attendance), tabled 735 written questions and registered 5 financial interests.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Dame Nia Griffith did not vote in 136. A rebellion is a vote against the way most of their own party voted; free votes, where no party line applies, are left out.
Party-loyalty figures are our own analysis of the official voting records (recorded votes only; they do not describe the formal whip). How we work this out.
Biography
Current roles
- Women and Equalities Committee Committee since 3 Nov 2025
- Llanelli Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
- Labour Party since 5 May 2005
Voting record
Voting alignment
Votes most like
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Paul Waugh
Labour (Co-op)
100.0% · 404 of 404 shared votes
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Alan Strickland
Labour
100.0% · 396 of 396 shared votes
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Ben Goldsborough
Labour
100.0% · 388 of 388 shared votes
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Mrs Elsie Blundell
Labour
100.0% · 379 of 379 shared votes
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Josh Fenton-Glynn
Labour
100.0% · 374 of 374 shared votes
Votes least like
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Sir Mel Stride
Conservative
0.8% · 2 of 253 shared votes
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George Freeman
Conservative
0.8% · 2 of 239 shared votes
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Sir Roger Gale
Conservative
1.1% · 3 of 267 shared votes
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Sir Oliver Dowden
Conservative
1.4% · 4 of 295 shared votes
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Chris Philp
Conservative
1.4% · 4 of 281 shared votes
Alignment figures are our own analysis of the official voting records (recorded votes only; they do not describe the formal whip). How we work this out.
Register of financial interests
From the official Register; shown as registered.
Family members engaged in third-party lobbying1
- Philip Brady employed as Lobbyist (registered 2 Jun 2015)
Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources1
- S4C - £600.00 (registered 8 Apr 2026)
Visits outside the UK2
- International visit to Ukraine between 20 February 2026 and 25 February 2026 (registered 11 Mar 2026)
- International visit to Ukraine between 10 September 2025 and 15 September 2025 (registered 9 Oct 2025)
Land and property (within or outside the UK)1
- Other in Camarthenshire
Written questions
Wind Power: Contracts
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the latest allocation of contracts for off-shore wind electricity generation on domestic energy security.
Answer · 2 Feb 2026
In the CfD AR7 offshore wind auction, we secured more OFW capacity than any offshore wind CfD round to date, with 8.4GW of new capacity. That supports our energy security by powering the equivalent of over 12 million homes, while protecting the country fr...
Employment: Disability
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to support disabled people into work.
Answer · 26 Jan 2026
This Government is committed to championing the rights of, and helping, disabled people and those with long-term health conditions. Last week we announced the expansion of our groundbreaking programme WorkWell across England, up to 250,000 more people wit...
Iron and Steel: Manufacturing Industries
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, When he plans to publish a steel strategy.
Answer · 30 Oct 2025
I understand this is a worrying time for Tata’s staff and suppliers and I am in contact with Tata regarding their extended maintenance periods at Trostre, Port Talbot Hot Rolled Products and Llanwern Pickle-line sites. Tata staff affected will be paid at ...
Scotland Office: Fraud
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what steps he has taken to reduce the cost of fraud in his Department in the last three financial years.
Answer · 26 Apr 2024
The Scotland Office reported no cases of fraud or amounts lost due to fraud or error in any of the last three financial years. This is disclosed as part of the Annual Report and Accounts available on GOV.UK.The Government is determined to uncover fraud in...
Northern Ireland Office: Fraud
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps he has taken to reduce the cost of fraud in his Department in the last three financial years.
Answer · 26 Apr 2024
The Northern Ireland Office reported no cases of fraud or amounts lost due to fraud or error in any of the last three financial years. This is disclosed as part of the Annual Report and Accounts available on GOV.UK. The Government is determined to uncover...
Ministry of Justice: Fraud
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he has taken to reduce the cost of fraud in his Department in the last three financial years.
Answer · 26 Apr 2024
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) recognises that the nature of the fraud threat it faces is constantly evolving and that our response must be equally as agile. The MoJ has been developing its Counter Fraud Centre of Expertise (CoEx) since 2019 and this team ...
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: ICT
To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, with reference to page 21 of the progress update entitled Transforming for a Digital Future: Government's 2022 to 25 roadmap for digital and data, published in February 2024, when his Department first assessed each of
Answer · 29 Apr 2024
The Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO), in the Cabinet Office, has established a programme to support departments managing legacy IT. CDDO has agreed a framework to identify 'red-rated' systems, indicating high levels of risk surrounding certain asset...
Ministry of Defence: ICT
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 21 of the progress update entitled, Transforming for a Digital Future: Government's 2022 to 25 roadmap for digital and data, published in February 2024, when his Department first assessed e
Answer · 14 May 2024
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) assessed its systems against the Cabinet Office criteria for obsolescence from June 2023. This assessment process identified 11 systems as having a red-rating. In accordance with risk management best practice the MOD develops...
Early day motions
| 21 Jun 2017 | OPERATIONAL SERVICE MEDAL FOR OPERATION SHADER | 56 sig. |
| 22 May 2008 | ESTRANGEMENT OF LGBT STUDENTS | 49 sig. |
| 6 Nov 2007 | RAY GRAVELL 1951-2007 | 51 sig. |
| 18 Jun 2007 | RESPECT FOR SHOPWORKERS DAY, 11th JULY 2007 | 133 sig. |
| 25 Jan 2007 | MURDER OF HRANT DINK | 61 sig. |
| 29 Nov 2006 | TURKISH BLOCKADE OF ARMENIA | 77 sig. |
Speeches in the chamber
8 Jul 2026 Maritime and Coastguard Agency
My dedicated volunteer coastguard rescue officers are absolutely vital to the safety of the public along the very long coastline all around my constituency. Can the Minister tell us what response he expects the Maritime and Coastguard Agen…
1 Jul 2026 Coastguard Volunteers: Remuneration and HMRC Guidance
Indeed I do. Sir Alec, just think how much time and effort our volunteer coastguard rescue officers put into ensuring that they can provide the very best service and dovetail with the other emergency services. They are real multitaskers…
1 Jul 2026 Coastguard Volunteers: Remuneration and HMRC Guidance
I will try to keep to your limit, Sir Alec. The work of the Burry Port coastguards is absolutely vital to my constituency, which is surrounded on three sides by water. It has a long coastline, treacherous estuaries, constantly shifting …
29 Jun 2026 Topical Questions
T8. In the consultation on surplus flexibilities for defined pension schemes, the Pensions Minister explained that trustees could offer employers surplus extraction of pension funds on condition of restoring the value of pre-1997 pensio…
25 Jun 2026 Draft Conversion Practices Bill
I warmly congratulate the Minister on publishing this draft Bill, and I very much welcome the fully trans-inclusive ban on abhorrent conversion practices. Although the Bill will enable the punishment of those who carry out those abusive pr…
25 Jun 2026 Steel Trade Measure
Although I certainly welcome the protection of our steel industry, I remain concerned about some tariffs and quotas affecting some products. I am pleased to hear the Minister reiterate what the Industry Minister said on Wednesday: that, al…
24 Jun 2026 Climate Change
My hon. Friend is making an excellent speech, with which I very much agree. I want us to tackle climate change as fast as possible, and to accelerate the bringing online of that cheap, clean energy that will help both households and busine…
24 Jun 2026 Climate Change
Will the Minister give way?
18 Jun 2026 Infected Blood Compensation Scheme
I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Eltham and Chislehurst (Clive Efford) for his excellent work, and for securing another debate on this issue—an opportunity for us to speak up for our constituents and express our continued frustration …
17 Jun 2026 Steel Tariffs
The imposition of tariffs on black-painted and zinc-painted steel banding—products that are not manufactured in the UK, and are therefore imported from the EU—and the scramble for quota at the beginning of the year will increase costs for …
11 Jun 2026 Legacy of Jo Cox
Before I begin, I pay huge tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Spen Valley (Kim Leadbeater) for an absolutely outstanding speech. It is a real privilege to take part in this debate to mark the 10th anniversary of the tragic death o…
8 Jun 2026 Topical Questions
With the news that the Stradey Park hotel has now gone into receivership, what assurances can the Minister give my constituents in Llanelli that his Department has no plans to use the premises for asylum seeker accommodation?
25 Mar 2026 Foreign Financial Influence and Interference: UK Politics
I thank the Secretary of State for his prompt action in banning cryptoasset donations and capping foreign donations. The Rycroft review also recommends that foreign-funded adverts be banned and that all online adverts should have imprints …
19 Mar 2026 Pre-1997 Pensions: Discretionary Increases
I thank the Minister for his time in meeting us in Swansea, as well as the time he has spent on this topic here in the House. He mentions the disadvantages of making any sort of blanket legislation, but does he not agree that there are way…
19 Mar 2026 Pre-1997 Pensions: Discretionary Increases
I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this debate and on clearly laying out the injustice. Does he have concerns, as I do, that the make-up of the trustee boards means that the company is in control? That is either because the trustees…
19 Mar 2026 UK Steel Strategy
I very much welcome the Government’s commitment to supporting our Welsh steel industry and to using much more steel made in the UK, but Llanelli’s Trostre works needs high-quality steel to make the steel packaging products it produces. Tha…
19 Mar 2026 EU-UK Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement: Negotiations
I very much appreciate the determination of this Government to get an SPS agreement with the EU. That will bring down costs both for our Welsh farmers exporting meat, and for our consumers. Llanelli has a long tradition of cockle gathering…
3 Mar 2026 Spring Forecast
While I recognise the wisdom of increasing budget headroom and I very much welcome the record Budget settlement the Chancellor has given to Welsh Government, so that they can fund and improve public services, can she explain how she is ens…
3 Mar 2026 Support for Ukraine
Like the hon. Member for Tiverton and Minehead (Rachel Gilmour), I would like to note that my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests will be updated to reflect the support of the UK Friends of Ukraine for our visit last week…
26 Feb 2026 St David’s Day and Welsh Affairs
Does the hon. Member not recognise that there have been two very successful auctions for offshore floating wind, and the electric arc furnace has already started to be built in Port Talbot? We have the development of the ports in Milford a…
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Education) (Equalities) · Department for Education 8 Oct 2024 – 7 Sep 2025
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Wales Office) · Wales Office 9 Jul 2024 – 7 Sep 2025
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Cabinet Office) · Cabinet Office 4 Sep 2023 – 30 May 2024
- Shadow Minister (International Trade) · Department for Business and Trade 4 Dec 2021 – 4 Sep 2023
- Shadow Secretary of State for Wales · Wales Office 6 Apr 2020 – 29 Nov 2021
- Shadow Secretary of State for Defence · Ministry of Defence 6 Oct 2016 – 6 Apr 2020
- Shadow Secretary of State for Wales · Wales Office 14 Sep 2015 – 27 Jun 2016
- Shadow Minister (Wales) · Wales Office 7 Oct 2011 – 14 Sep 2015
- Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) · Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 8 Oct 2010 – 7 Oct 2011
Committee memberships
- Employment Rights Bill 13 Nov 2024 – 16 Jan 2025
- Welsh Grand Committee 18 Jan 2022 – 30 May 2024
- Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill 7 Sep 2022 – 18 Oct 2022
- European Scrutiny Committee 15 Jul 2015 – 9 Nov 2015
- Welsh Affairs Committee 28 Nov 2011 – 30 Mar 2015
- European Scrutiny Committee 26 Jul 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Welsh Affairs Committee 12 Jul 2010 – 22 Nov 2010
- Welsh Affairs Committee 17 Jul 2005 – 6 May 2010
- Draft Marine Bill (Joint Committee) 9 May 2008 – 22 Jul 2008
- Human Rights (Joint Committee) 17 Jul 2006 – 6 Nov 2007
- European Scrutiny Committee 28 Jun 2005 – 6 Nov 2007
- Draft Climate Change Bill (Joint Committee) 18 Mar 2007 – 3 Aug 2007
Previous seats
- Llanelli · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
- Llanelli · Elected 1 time 5 May 2005 – 6 May 2010
Expenses
Contact & offices
020 7219 4903
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Constituency office
43 Pottery Street, Llanelli, SA15 1SU
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dame Nia Griffith, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Dame Nia Griffith?
Dame Nia Griffith is a Member of Parliament representing Llanelli in the House of Commons. See Dame Nia Griffith's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Dame Nia Griffith represent?
Dame Nia Griffith sits as Labour. See Dame Nia Griffith's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Dame Nia Griffith represent?
Dame Nia Griffith is the Member of Parliament for Llanelli. See Dame Nia Griffith's official Parliament profile.
How long has Dame Nia Griffith been an MP?
Dame Nia Griffith has served in the House of Commons for 21 years, 2 months. See Dame Nia Griffith's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Dame Nia Griffith?
Dame Nia Griffith has 5 entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Dame Nia Griffith's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.