Member of Parliament
Stephanie Peacock
Labour MP for Barnsley South
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
At a glanceStephanie Peacock is a Labour MP for Barnsley South, and has represented the seat for 9 years, 1 month. They currently serve as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport). They have cast 393 votes in Commons divisions (68% attendance) and tabled 1,438 written questions.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Stephanie Peacock did not vote in 182. 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
She currently holds the Government post of Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport).
Current roles
- Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) Government post · Department for Culture, Media and Sport since 9 Jul 2024
- Barnsley South Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
- Labour Party since 8 Jun 2017
Voting record
Voting alignment
Votes most like
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Liz Twist
Labour
100.0% · 379 of 379 shared votes
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Sean Woodcock
Labour
100.0% · 374 of 374 shared votes
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Sojan Joseph
Labour
100.0% · 370 of 370 shared votes
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Lola McEvoy
Labour
100.0% · 356 of 356 shared votes
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Daniel Francis
Labour
100.0% · 355 of 355 shared votes
Votes least like
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George Freeman
Conservative
0.9% · 2 of 211 shared votes
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Victoria Atkins
Conservative
1.3% · 3 of 229 shared votes
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Sir Roger Gale
Conservative
1.3% · 3 of 227 shared votes
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Sir Mel Stride
Conservative
1.3% · 3 of 224 shared votes
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Chris Philp
Conservative
1.9% · 5 of 264 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.
Written questions
Gambling Act 2005 Review
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the article by the Gambling Commission entitled Evaluating the impact of the Gambling Act Review, published on 19 March 2024, what the framework developed by the National Centre
Answer · 24 May 2024
It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Gambling: Taxation
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the effectiveness of research, prevention and treatment commissioning when the statutory gambling levy is in place; and if she will make it her policy to publish
Answer · 24 May 2024
It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Gambling: Crime
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what information his Department holds on the amount of money that was returned to victims of gambling-related crimes (a) by the gambling industry, (b) through a proceeding under the Proceeds of Crime
Answer · 23 May 2024
The Home Office does not hold the information that you have requested on (a) compensation activity by the gambling industry (b) the value of assets recovered under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) from offenders who committed gambling related crimes ...
Gambling: Crime
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make an assessment of the impact of gambling-related (a) fraud and (b) other acquisitive crimes on the finances of the victims of those crimes.
Answer · 23 May 2024
The Home Office do not make assessments specifically on the impact of gambling-related (a) fraud and (b) other acquisitive crimes on the finances of the victims of those crimes.The Treasury and Home Office hold joint responsibility for publishing a period...
Offenders and Victim Support Schemes: Gambling
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what resources his Department is providing for the (a) assessment, (b) referral and (c) provision of support for (i) offenders and (ii) victims who are affected by harmful gambling.
Answer · 24 May 2024
It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Television: Local Broadcasting
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions her Department has had with Ofcom on greater flexibility for local TV licences.
Answer · 24 May 2024
It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Television: Local Broadcasting
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to work with the local television sector to ensure that future local television licence conditions proportionately reflect the potential challenges of operatin
Answer · 24 May 2024
It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Sports: Facilities
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what progress she has made on developing a National Vision for Facilities; and whether she plans to make that vision publicly available to support local areas.
Answer · 24 May 2024
It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Early day motions
| 24 Jul 2019 | PERIOD POSITIVE PLEDGE | 22 sig. |
Speeches in the chamber
8 Jul 2026 National Youth Strategy
I totally appreciate my hon. Friend’s point. Under the previous Government, my area of Barnsley saw some of the worst cuts in the country, but despite that, the then Labour council invested in the youth zone and free transport for under-18…
8 Jul 2026 National Youth Strategy
Of course. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms McVey. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Huddersfield (Harpreet Uppal) on securing this important debate, and I am grateful to all those who contributed to what is…
7 Jul 2026 Future of British Horseracing
I absolutely make that commitment. I touched on some of the points that the right hon. Lady made, but I will make sure that she receives that letter. British horseracing is a cherished part of our national heritage and an invaluable con…
7 Jul 2026 Future of British Horseracing
I recognise the point made by the shadow Minister. I quoted him in recognising his consistency on this issue, and I noted that he put questions on this to the previous Government. Around 97% have been frictionless in the pilot. Obviously, …
7 Jul 2026 Future of British Horseracing
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Harris, and I congratulate the hon. Member for Spelthorne (Lincoln Jopp) on securing this vital debate on the future of horseracing. There have been many valuable contributions and I will…
30 Jun 2026 Culture, Media And Sport
Further to that point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. It certainly would never be my intention to mislead the House. I was really clear in the debate that this Government are investing £1 billion over the next three years. I have acknowled…
30 Jun 2026 Culture, Media And Sport
A billion pounds is going in over the next three years. I have acknowledged that it is for secondary and primary. The current system simply is not working—kids are not getting as active. I know as a former teacher how important it is for k…
30 Jun 2026 Culture, Media And Sport
A billion pounds over the next three years is more than was invested in the previous three years, but I am acknowledging the changes to the system. I am acknowledging that we are including all schools, and that it includes capital and reve…
30 Jun 2026 Culture, Media And Sport
One billion pounds is going in over the next three years. Of course, that is capital and revenue, and it covers all schools. I do appreciate that there are some concerns. I will come on to address them, and I would be happy to meet the hon…
30 Jun 2026 Culture, Media And Sport
The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right, and I would be delighted to meet him. I was on a visit near his constituency recently. Leisure is a real challenge; I really want to do more on it. Of course, it is a responsibility of the Ministry o…
30 Jun 2026 Culture, Media And Sport
I congratulate the hon. Member for Gosport (Dame Caroline Dinenage) and members of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee on securing this estimates debate. I thank them for their efforts in scrutinising the work of this Government and shi…
18 Jun 2026 Topical Questions
The Government are fully committed to working with the sports sector to support our vital grassroots clubs. We work closely with Sports England, an arm’s length body, to engage with grassroots sports across the country and ensure that all …
18 Jun 2026 Topical Questions
My hon. Friend is absolutely right. I congratulate England on their brilliant win last night, and he is right to mention the T20 world cup. I was delighted to be at the tournament launch; I held a women’s sport taskforce event in Southampt…
18 Jun 2026 Tourism and Leisure
I will take no lessons from the hon. Gentleman, given the inheritance from the previous Conservative Government. If he had been paying any attention—I know he does not usually sit on the Front Bench—he would know that I have indeed committ…
18 Jun 2026 Tourism and Leisure
I welcome the hon. Gentleman to his place; I know that he is a big champion for his constituency and the issue. As I outlined, I met with the tourism sector a number of times just in the last week. We do recognise the challenges it is faci…
18 Jun 2026 Tourism and Leisure
I know that my colleague has been working incredibly hard on this issue, and I wish the theatre the very best of luck for next week.
18 Jun 2026 Tourism and Leisure
I am grateful to the hon. Lady; I know she is a great champion for her constituency, and I know that tourism is incredibly important to her constituency. I recognise the challenges, some of which she has outlined. I have done a number of m…
18 Jun 2026 Tourism and Leisure
Tourism drives growth and jobs across the country, including in Cheshire. VisitBritain’s “Starring GREAT Britain” campaign is showcasing a range of film and TV locations, such as Lyme Park, to global audiences, while our Great British sum…
10 Jun 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026
I would not ordinarily intervene as the Minister, but I thought that it might be helpful to inform my hon. Friend and the House that I will chair the next meeting of the women’s sport taskforce, which aims to encourage and tackle some of t…
10 Jun 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026
I do agree, and I share my hon. Friend’s shock. I am shocked and appalled. The Government’s stance remains unequivocal: racism has absolutely no place in our society, and it has no place in our sport either. Let me turn to the issue of …
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 22 Jul 2022 – 30 May 2024
- Shadow Minister (Defence) · Ministry of Defence 14 May 2021 – 22 Jul 2022
- Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 10 Apr 2020 – 14 May 2021
- Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 18 Jan 2018 – 14 Mar 2019
Committee memberships
- Football Governance Bill [HL] 14 May 2025 – 17 Jun 2025
- Football Governance Bill 8 May 2024 – 23 May 2024
- Media Bill 29 Nov 2023 – 12 Dec 2023
- Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill 3 May 2023 – 23 May 2023
- Online Safety (Re-committed Clauses and Schedules) Bill 7 Dec 2022 – 15 Dec 2022
- Northern Ireland Affairs Committee 6 Jul 2020 – 29 Nov 2022
- Women and Equalities Committee 8 May 2019 – 6 Nov 2019
- International Trade Committee 4 Dec 2017 – 2 Jul 2018
- Science, Innovation and Technology Committee 16 Oct 2017 – 4 Dec 2017
Previous seats
- Barnsley East · Elected 2 times 8 Jun 2017 – 30 May 2024
Expenses
Contact & offices
0207 219 4129
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Constituency office
Constituency Office
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stephanie Peacock, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Stephanie Peacock?
Stephanie Peacock is a Member of Parliament representing Barnsley South in the House of Commons. See Stephanie Peacock's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Stephanie Peacock represent?
Stephanie Peacock sits as Labour. See Stephanie Peacock's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Stephanie Peacock represent?
Stephanie Peacock is the Member of Parliament for Barnsley South. See Stephanie Peacock's official Parliament profile.
How long has Stephanie Peacock been an MP?
Stephanie Peacock has served in the House of Commons for 9 years, 1 month. See Stephanie Peacock's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Stephanie Peacock?
Stephanie Peacock has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Stephanie Peacock's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.