At a glanceKarl Turner is a Independent MP for Kingston upon Hull East, and has represented the seat for 16 years, 2 months. They have cast 234 votes in Commons divisions (41% attendance), tabled 826 written questions and registered 4 financial interests.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Karl Turner did not vote in 341.
Biography
Current roles
- Independent Party since 31 Mar 2026
- Panel of Chairs Committee since 27 Nov 2024
- Kingston upon Hull East Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
Voting record
Register of financial interests
From the official Register; shown as registered.
Employment and earnings1
- Guest Panellist - Hat Trick Productions Ltd (registered 10 Jun 2026)
Employment and earnings - Ad hoc payments1
- Payment expected for services on 14 May 2026 - £1,500.00 (registered 10 Jun 2026)
Donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP1
- Neil Hudgell Limited - £3,000.00 (registered 22 Jan 2026)
Miscellaneous1
- Trustee of Pelican Park Community Trust. This is an unpaid role. (registered 2 Dec 2022)
Written questions
Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent assessment he has made of the potential implications of the Dillon judgement for his Department's policies.
Answer · 8 Jul 2026
The Supreme Court confirmed that the ICRIR is capable of delivering human rights-compliant investigations, and reaffirmed the Government’s position on the interpretation and application of Article 2 of the Windsor Framework. The judgment also showed that ...
Mental Health Services
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of increasing open access care models in mental health services; and if he will take steps to ensure that people have access to timely supp
Awaiting an answer from the Department of Health and Social Care.
Funerals: Environmental Health
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment has the Department made of the potential merits of funeral directors becoming a a) licensable or b) inspectable activity under existing environmental health frame
Answer · 22 Apr 2026
The Government offers its deepest sympathies to all those affected by the events referred to in these questions.Local authorities are independent employers, responsible for the recruitment and management of Environmental Health Officers to fulfil their st...
Funerals: Environmental Health
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment has the department made of the adequacy of environmental health inspections with regard to the case of Elkin & Bell Funeral Directors, Portsmouth Crown Court 2026
Answer · 22 Apr 2026
The Government offers its deepest sympathies to all those affected by the events referred to in these questions.Local authorities are independent employers, responsible for the recruitment and management of Environmental Health Officers to fulfil their st...
Funerals: Environmental Health
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what data does the department collect on environmental health breaches associated with a) poor hygiene, b) storage of bodies or c) handling practices in funeral premises.
Answer · 22 Apr 2026
The Government offers its deepest sympathies to all those affected by the events referred to in these questions.Local authorities are independent employers, responsible for the recruitment and management of Environmental Health Officers to fulfil their st...
Funerals: Environmental Health
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment has been made of standards of environmental health particular to funeral directors as settings which could impact public health.
Answer · 22 Apr 2026
The Government offers its deepest sympathies to all those affected by the events referred to in these questions.Local authorities are independent employers, responsible for the recruitment and management of Environmental Health Officers to fulfil their st...
Funerals: Regulation
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment has the department made of possible regulatory gaps concerning funeral directors with particular regard to a) environmental health and b) public safety.
Answer · 22 Apr 2026
The Government offers its deepest sympathies to all those affected by the events referred to in these questions.Local authorities are independent employers, responsible for the recruitment and management of Environmental Health Officers to fulfil their st...
Crown Court
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the current average number of Crown court courtrooms that are not sitting in a month is; and what steps he is taking to address the issue of Crown Courts not sitting.
Answer · 19 Jan 2026
I refer the honourable Member to the answer I gave on 6 January to question 100312.
Early day motions
| 30 Jun 2026 | 60th anniversary of City Road Club Hull | 2 sig. |
| 23 Feb 2026 | Hull Kingston Rovers 2025 World Club Challenge victory | 3 sig. |
| 2 Dec 2025 | Jury trial rights | 35 sig. |
| 17 Jul 2025 | Mrs Brummitt and Gillshill and Cavendish primary school | 2 sig. |
| 10 Jun 2025 | Hull Kingston Rovers and their 2025 Challenge Cup Final victory | 2 sig. |
| 12 May 2025 | Impact of the UK–US trade deal on the domestic ethanol industry and the green economy | 3 sig. |
Speeches in the chamber
24 Jun 2026 Farming: Financial Sustainability
Order. I suspect that the shadow Minister is going to bring his remarks to an end very soon.
24 Jun 2026 Farming: Financial Sustainability
Order. There has been a lot of chuntering while the shadow Minister has been on his feet. If you wish to try to intervene on the shadow Minister, please do—he may give way. However, do not chunter constantly when people are trying to make …
24 Jun 2026 Farming: Financial Sustainability
I remind Members that they should bob if they wish to be called in this debate. Given the number of Members wanting to take part, I have to impose a formal time limit of one minute and 30 seconds—90 seconds. I call Olly Glover.
24 Jun 2026 Farming: Financial Sustainability
Order. I remind Members that there are lots of people who want to speak. Interventions really do need to be short.
24 Jun 2026 Public Libraries: Bournemouth East
I remind Members that interventions must be short.
24 Jun 2026 Public Libraries: Bournemouth East
I will call Tom Hayes to move the motion; I will then call the Minister to respond. I remind other Members that they may make a speech only with prior permission from the Member in charge of the debate and from the Minister. As is the conv…
24 Jun 2026 Elections: First Past the Post
Thank you for the entertaining contribution, Mr Morrison.
24 Jun 2026 Elections: First Past the Post
Order. Before I move on to the next speaker, can I just say something about housekeeping? If a right hon. or hon. Member intends to mention another Member of this House—specifically, the leader of His Majesty’s loyal Opposition—they should…
24 Jun 2026 Elections: First Past the Post
Thank you, Mr Shannon—nearly bang on time.
24 Jun 2026 Elections: First Past the Post
Order. Quickly, if you do not mind. We have an informal five-minute limit.
24 Jun 2026 Elections: First Past the Post
Order. I am going to impose an informal five-minute limit on speeches.
24 Jun 2026 Elections: First Past the Post
Order. Interventions need to be a bit shorter. Thank you.
24 Jun 2026 Elections: First Past the Post
On a housekeeping matter, I should say that it is terribly hot in Parliament today, so Members and officials are very welcome to remove their jackets.
20 May 2026 Engagements
From 1997, the Prime Minister campaigned to scrap single-judge trials in Northern Ireland, yet when I opposed his Government’s plan to bring in single-judge trials in England and Wales, I received hostile briefings and smears about my ment…
19 May 2026 Jury Trial Proposals
Bin it!
19 May 2026 Jury Trial Proposals
It must be absolutely exhausting for the Justice Secretary to hold on to an idea that only he still pretends is a good one. The Mayor of London is opposed to these changes and has tried to persuade the Justice Secretary to bin them. The Ma…
29 Apr 2026 Agriculture: Government Support
Order. I remind Members that interventions should be short.
29 Apr 2026 Agriculture: Government Support
Richard Foord will move the motion. I will then call the Minster to respond. I remind Members that they may make a speech only with the prior permission of the Member in charge of the debate and the Minister. There will not be an opportuni…
29 Apr 2026 Community Infrastructure Levy: Homeowners
Thank you, Sir Jeremy. The debate has also been very instructive to me. Question put and agreed to. Resolved, That this House has considered the impact of the Community Infrastructure Levy on private homeowners.
29 Apr 2026 Community Infrastructure Levy: Homeowners
I call Sir Jeremy to wind up—you may take your time.
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow Solicitor General · Attorney General's Office 28 Nov 2023 – 30 May 2024
- Shadow Minister (Justice) · Ministry of Justice 10 Apr 2020 – 29 Oct 2021
- Shadow Minister (Transport) · Department for Transport 3 Jul 2017 – 10 Apr 2020
- Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 18 Oct 2016 – 3 Jul 2017
- Shadow Attorney General · Attorney General's Office 11 Jan 2016 – 26 Jun 2016
- Shadow Minister (Justice) · Ministry of Justice 18 Sep 2015 – 11 Jan 2016
- Shadow Solicitor General · Attorney General's Office 3 Dec 2014 – 11 Jan 2016
- Opposition Assistant Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 11 Jan 2013 – 18 Sep 2015
Committee memberships
- Justice Committee 17 May 2022 – 30 Apr 2024
- Holocaust Memorial Bill Select Committee 5 Dec 2023 – 26 Apr 2024
- Pet Abduction Bill 24 Jan 2024 – 31 Jan 2024
- Seafarers' Wages Bill [HL] 11 Jan 2023 – 17 Jan 2023
- Regulatory Reform 2 Mar 2020 – 20 May 2021
- Regulatory Reform 6 Nov 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Home Affairs Committee 26 Nov 2012 – 4 Feb 2013
- Justice Committee 12 Jul 2010 – 21 Jan 2013
Previous seats
- Kingston upon Hull East · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
Party affiliation
- Labour 6 May 2010 – 31 Mar 2026
Expenses
Contact & offices
020 7219 7088
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Constituency office
430 Holderness Road, Hull, HU9 3DW
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Karl Turner, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Karl Turner?
Karl Turner is a Member of Parliament representing Kingston upon Hull East in the House of Commons. See Karl Turner's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Karl Turner represent?
Karl Turner sits as Independent. See Karl Turner's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Karl Turner represent?
Karl Turner is the Member of Parliament for Kingston upon Hull East. See Karl Turner's official Parliament profile.
How long has Karl Turner been an MP?
Karl Turner has served in the House of Commons for 16 years, 2 months. See Karl Turner's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Karl Turner?
Karl Turner has 4 entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Karl Turner's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.