Member of Parliament
Keir Mather
Labour MP for Selby
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
At a glanceKeir Mather is a Labour MP for Selby, and has represented the seat for 3 years. They currently serve as Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport). They have cast 414 votes in Commons divisions (72% attendance), tabled 63 written questions and registered 1 financial interest.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Keir Mather did not vote in 103. 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
He currently holds the Government post of Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport).
Current roles
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) Government post · Department for Transport since 7 Sep 2025
- Selby Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
- Labour Party since 20 Jul 2023
Voting record
Voting alignment
Votes most like
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Rachel Hopkins
Labour
100.0% · 402 of 402 shared votes
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Paul Davies
Labour
100.0% · 400 of 400 shared votes
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Steve Yemm
Labour
100.0% · 394 of 394 shared votes
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Tristan Osborne
Labour
100.0% · 393 of 393 shared votes
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Kim Leadbeater
Labour
100.0% · 384 of 384 shared votes
Votes least like
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Mrs Kemi Badenoch
Conservative
0.0% · 0 of 126 shared votes
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Alex Burghart
Conservative
0.7% · 2 of 273 shared votes
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Andrew Griffith
Conservative
0.7% · 2 of 272 shared votes
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Sir Roger Gale
Conservative
0.8% · 2 of 245 shared votes
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Mr Mark Francois
Conservative
0.8% · 2 of 240 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.
Donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP1
- Unison - £2,000.00 (registered 5 Jan 2026)
Written questions
Students: Neurodiversity
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help tackle discriminatory language towards neurodiverse students in mainstream education.
Answer · 21 May 2024
The government has sent a clear message to schools that all forms of bullying, for whatever reason, are unacceptable. Bullying can have a devastating effect on individuals, harm their education and have serious and lasting consequences for their mental he...
Visas: Married People
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when he plans to raise the minimum income threshold for the spouse/partner visa to (a) £34,500 and (b) £38,700.
Answer · 30 Apr 2024
The first increase to the MIR took effect from 11 April 2024 when it was raised to £29,000. The dates for further increases to £34,500 and £38,700 will be announced in due course.
Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Prescriptions
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of adding medications related to (a) asthma and (b) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to the NHS prescription charge exemption list.
Answer · 25 Apr 2024
While the Government’s policy remains, that there are no plans to review the list of medical conditions that entitle someone to apply for a medical exemption certificate, there are extensive arrangements currently in place in England to ensure that prescr...
Postal Services: Rural Areas
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions she has had with Ofcom on the adequacy of the provision of postal services in rural areas.
Answer · 30 Apr 2024
Ofcom, as the independent regulator, is responsible for the provision of a universal postal service. Its regulatory framework requires Royal Mail to ensure that, for the UK as a whole, the premises of not less than 98% of users of postal services are with...
York Hospital: Accident and Emergency Departments
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking to reduce A&E waiting times at York Hospital for residents of Selby and Ainsty constituency.
Answer · 23 Apr 2024
Our two-year urgent and emergency care recovery plan, backed by £1 billion of dedicated funding, was published in January 2023, to drive sustained improvements in urgent and emergency care waiting times. At York Hospital, an expanded and redesigned emerge...
Internal Drainage Boards: Finance
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress his Department has made on allocating the £75 million additional funding for Internal Drainage Boards.
Answer · 15 Apr 2024
At the National Farmers Union Conference in February the Prime Minister and Defra Ministers announced a new £75million one-off grant for internal drainage boards (IDBs) in 2024/25. This is following the winter storms and flooding and will be used to bette...
Energy: Standing Charges
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps her Department is taking to reduce the daily standing charges for gas and electricity in Ofgem's (a) Yorkshire and (b) Northern regions.
Answer · 2 Apr 2024
DESNZ Ministers and officials regularly discuss with Ofgem issues relating to the energy retail market.Standing charges are a commercial matter for suppliers, although Ofgem regulates standing charges as they do with other elements of billing. This includ...
Mining: Industrial Diseases
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the oral contribution by the Leader of the House in Business Questions on 21 March 2024, what progress his Department has made on the case of Mr Anthony Rock.
Answer · 2 Apr 2024
I cannot comment on individual cases for data protection reasons. A response to your letter of 22 February 2023, was sent to you on 11 March 2023 advising you of the actions we were taking on your constituent’s claim.
Speeches in the chamber
16 Jul 2026 Topical Questions
Let me thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. Air quality in relation to both pilot and passenger safety is of real concern to the Department for Transport. We undertake work constantly to monitor the impact of cabin air quality on tho…
16 Jul 2026 Topical Questions
My hon. Friend is right to point to the fact that the EV industry depends on not only automotive manufacturers but the billions of pounds in the charge point sector and the workers who underpin it. Throughout our consideration of the ZEV m…
16 Jul 2026 Topical Questions
Fuel security and the Scottish jobs that it underpins are of incredible importance to this Government. We remain in regular contact with both the Scottish Government and other devolved Governments to ensure that we are ready to respond in…
16 Jul 2026 Topical Questions
The hon. Gentleman is a dogged campaigner for providing that rail link and I will report back to him about the quality of my journey. I am excited for the steel signing ceremony ahead of the opening of the new eastern roll-on roll-off term…
16 Jul 2026 Topical Questions
With enormous respect to the right hon. Gentleman, we are taking proactive action to prepare for any potential EES disruption. We have spoken with our French and European counterparts about using the full range of easements, but most impor…
16 Jul 2026 Topical Questions
My hon. Friend raises an important issue. This Government are committed to enabling aviation employers to recruit and train pilots from a broader and more diverse talent pool in Doncaster East and across the United Kingdom, supporting grow…
16 Jul 2026 Aviation Sector
I am glad that the Lib Dem spokesperson shares our concern about consumer rights. Disruption and cancellations—but also disruptive passengers, unfortunately—can ruin the holidays of British holiday- makers who save so much to facilitate th…
16 Jul 2026 Aviation Sector
My hon. Friend is right that the barriers to a career in aviation are too high, and this Government are committed to supporting recruitment from as diverse a range of backgrounds as possible. Our Generation Aviation programme promotes avia…
16 Jul 2026 Aviation Sector
The Government are committed to supporting the aviation sector. We are unlocking growth by progressing planning decisions and consulting on the framework for future decisions on Heathrow’s third runway. We are modernising our airspace thro…
16 Jul 2026 EU Entry-Exit System: Transport Delays
I thank the Lib Dem spokesperson for his question. I can confirm that we have discussed the flow of passengers through member state airports with our relevant partners in the European Commission, and with member states. That is certainly s…
16 Jul 2026 EU Entry-Exit System: Transport Delays
I thank the shadow Minister for his question. I can confirm that I have been clear with Ministers in Government, and that Ministers have been clear with French and EU counterparts, that they should do all they can to avoid disruption, incl…
16 Jul 2026 EU Entry-Exit System: Transport Delays
That is a very theatrical question from the shadow Minister on the scale of the challenge that we face. I can confirm that the meetings that we are having on EES, both in Government and with our counterparts, are to ensure that we get this…
16 Jul 2026 EU Entry-Exit System: Transport Delays
I would be glad to meet my hon. Friend and representatives from the freight sector. It is crucial that the sector is empowered to carry out its vital work, especially in the short straits, through which approximately 60% of UK-EU trade pas…
16 Jul 2026 EU Entry-Exit System: Transport Delays
I thank the hon. Member for raising the important issue of passenger flows relating to EES through the juxtaposed controls. I confirm that the Secretary of State has met her French counterpart and the relevant commissioner at the European …
16 Jul 2026 EU Entry-Exit System: Transport Delays
The Transport Secretary and I have held regular discussions about preparations for the EU entry-exit system, and its potential impacts on passenger flows. The Secretary of State has engaged directly with counterparts in France and the Euro…
16 Jul 2026 Maritime Sector
May I start by extending my thanks to the shadow Minister? Anyone who can endure trading remarks with me on the Railways Bill for as long as we were in Committee together is an absolute stalwart and a credit to the House, so I thank him fo…
16 Jul 2026 Maritime Sector
My hon. Friend is right to point to the fact that a thriving maritime sector relies not only on technological advancement, but on a growing skill base to make sure that the maritime economy benefits every part of the United Kingdom, includ…
16 Jul 2026 Maritime Sector
The hon. Gentleman of course knows best how to represent his constituents on these important matters. I believe that the dynamic he is pointing to is the dynamic of when dynamic pricing was introduced prior to 2010, and the need to be able…
16 Jul 2026 Maritime Sector
I join my hon. Friend in extending my thanks to CROs across the country for the incredible work that they do. We want to ensure that CROs are tret with dignity and respect, and that they are empowered to carry out their incredible duties. …
16 Jul 2026 Maritime Sector
I thank the hon. Lady for her continued support in promoting the maritime autonomy sector both in her constituency and across the country. She is right to do so. Research from the National Shipbuilding Office shows that there is potential …
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Assistant Whip · Whips Office (Commons) 10 Jul 2024 – 7 Sep 2025
Committee memberships
- Railways Bill 7 Jan 2026 – 10 Feb 2026
- Crime and Policing Bill 20 Mar 2025 – 13 May 2025
- Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill: Programming sub committee 23 Oct 2024 – 31 Oct 2024
- Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 23 Oct 2024 – 31 Oct 2024
- Treasury Committee 20 Nov 2023 – 30 May 2024
- Treasury Sub-Committee on Financial Services Regulations 20 Nov 2023 – 30 May 2024
- Holocaust Memorial Bill Select Committee 20 Nov 2023 – 26 Apr 2024
- Pet Abduction Bill 24 Jan 2024 – 31 Jan 2024
Previous seats
- Selby and Ainsty · Elected 1 time 20 Jul 2023 – 30 May 2024
Expenses
Contact & offices
01757 247 990
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Constituency office
The Office of Keir Mather MP, 16 Park Street, Selby, YO8 4PW
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Keir Mather, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Keir Mather?
Keir Mather is a Member of Parliament representing Selby in the House of Commons. See Keir Mather's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Keir Mather represent?
Keir Mather sits as Labour. See Keir Mather's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Keir Mather represent?
Keir Mather is the Member of Parliament for Selby. See Keir Mather's official Parliament profile.
How long has Keir Mather been an MP?
Keir Mather has served in the House of Commons for 3 years. See Keir Mather's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Keir Mather?
Keir Mather has 1 entry in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Keir Mather's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.