At a glancePatrick Hurley is a Labour MP for Southport, and has represented the seat for 2 years. They have cast 502 votes in Commons divisions (87% attendance) and tabled 125 written questions.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Patrick Hurley did not vote in 73. 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
- Work and Pensions Committee Committee since 22 Jun 2026
- Rare Cancers Bill Committee since 26 Jun 2025
- Labour Party since 4 Jul 2024
- Southport Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
Voting record
Voting alignment
Votes most like
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Ms Julie Minns
Labour
100.0% · 447 of 447 shared votes
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Paulette Hamilton
Labour
100.0% · 444 of 444 shared votes
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Rushanara Ali
Labour
100.0% · 431 of 431 shared votes
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Jonathan Davies
Labour
100.0% · 430 of 430 shared votes
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Ms Abena Oppong-Asare
Labour
100.0% · 420 of 420 shared votes
Votes least like
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Victoria Atkins
Conservative
0.6% · 2 of 309 shared votes
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George Freeman
Conservative
0.7% · 2 of 278 shared votes
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Sir Roger Gale
Conservative
1.0% · 3 of 309 shared votes
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Sir Mel Stride
Conservative
1.1% · 3 of 282 shared votes
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Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst
Conservative
1.2% · 5 of 404 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
Schools: Conspiracy and Disinformation
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the Commission into Countering Online Conspiracies in Schools' 2026 Research Insights, published in March 2026, what steps she is taking to improve access to training for school staff on respo
Answer · 22 Jul 2026
The department will strengthen media literacy education and skills for young people to critically engage with and assess information from a range of sources in the national curriculum, following the independent Curriculum and Assessment Review’s final rep...
Schools: Conspiracy and Disinformation
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to tackle online conspiracy belief, misinformation and disinformation in the classroom.
Answer · 22 Jul 2026
The department will strengthen media literacy education and skills for young people to critically engage with and assess information from a range of sources in the national curriculum, following the independent Curriculum and Assessment Review’s final rep...
Family Hubs
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential for Family Hubs to act as neighbourhood anchors bringing together childcare, parenting support, early years education and wider community services.
Answer · 15 Jul 2026
The government is determined to remove barriers to opportunity and raise the healthiest generation of children ever. Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies are central to that ambition, bringing together childcare, health, parenting support and early y...
Family Hubs
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with metro mayors and combined authorities on developing place-based approaches to childcare and family support that integrate childcare, health visiting, family hubs and employment
Awaiting an answer from the Department for Education.
Childcare
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of childcare on meeting the needs of parents working irregular hours, shift patterns or in insecure employment.
Answer · 15 Jul 2026
The department is investing over £1 billion more in the early years entitlements this year compared to 2025/26 and an above inflation increase to entitlements funding rates. In 2026/27, we expect to provide over £9.5 billion for the early years entitlemen...
Jobcentre Plus
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate his Department has made of the number of people who want to work but are not currently engaged with Jobcentre Plus services.
Answer · 9 Jul 2026
As part of our plans to Get Britain Working and create a new Jobs and Careers Service, we are making employment and careers support available to everyone, including those who are not currently engaged with Jobcentre Plus services. This includes our recent...
Poverty
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of cross-government approaches to tackling poverty in areas experiencing deprivation.
Answer · 8 Jul 2026
The drivers of poverty span employment, social security, housing, education, childcare, health and the cost of living. Cross-government action is therefore essential to effectively tackle poverty. That is why the Child Poverty Strategy was developed by a ...
Employment and Poverty: Voluntary Organisations
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the contribution of local voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations to reducing poverty and supporting employment outcomes.
Answer · 7 Jul 2026
The Government is clear that tackling poverty and improving employment outcomes requires partnership working and that government cannot achieve this alone. The voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector is the bedrock of our communities, pro...
Speeches in the chamber
16 Jul 2026 Topical Questions
Given the creation of “No. 10 North”, much of Westminster and Whitehall may soon be experiencing the delights of the west coast main line for themselves, so I expect further public scrutiny of its service levels. Does the Secretary of Stat…
16 Jul 2026 Topical Questions
T1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
14 Jul 2026 Coastal Communities: Isolation and Hidden Deprivation
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Alec. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Isle of Wight West (Richard Quigley) on securing this debate. I represent the lovely seaside town of Southport, and like many coas…
13 Jul 2026 High Streets Organised Crime Unit
The criminals on the high street move quickly, but the Government response has tended to be too slow over many years. When will the current pilots finish, how will success be judged, and when will all towns in Britain be able to say that t…
13 Jul 2026 High Streets Organised Crime Unit
7. What assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of the high streets organised crime unit.
2 Jul 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke: Premature Deaths
It will have been very important to place that on the record once the right hon. Gentleman gets home this evening, I imagine. The Government’s aim to reduce premature deaths from heart disease and stroke by 25% over the next decade is w…
2 Jul 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke: Premature Deaths
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dame Siobhain. I congratulate my near-neighbour and hon. Friend the Member for South Ribble (Mr Foster) on securing this important debate. I wish him well. I also congratulate the right hon. …
30 Jun 2026 High Street Regeneration and Unlawful Storefronts
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Vaz. Our local high streets are the beating heart of our towns and our country, but they have faced profound challenges in recent years. We have seen the rise of online retail, changing co…
16 Jun 2026 Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White Paper
First, I pay tribute to you, Sir Desmond, for your exemplary chairmanship, Sir Desmond. I also thank Members from across the House for their valued contributions. With your indulgence, Sir Desmond, I will touch on funding, a topic raise…
16 Jun 2026 Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White Paper
Definitely. If anything, it is even more important in 2026, with all the challenges we see around us. As I said, we should be honest about the challenges. Despite the success of institutions like the Open University, adult participation…
16 Jun 2026 Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White Paper
I am more than happy to commend Baroness Jennie Lee, and I am more than happy to celebrate the success of my hon. Friend and of the countless thousands of others who have studied around the real lives we all lead. One reason why the Ope…
16 Jun 2026 Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White Paper
Funding is a huge issue here. The modular basis for the Open University has been a real boon to people who find themselves unable, for whatever reason, to study in a traditional format, but funding is still a key concern. Back in the ’6…
16 Jun 2026 Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White Paper
I agree entirely, and will make similar points later in my speech. The hon. Gentleman and I are very much on the same page.
16 Jun 2026 Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White Paper
I beg to move, That this House has considered the impact of the University of the Air White Paper on lifelong learning opportunities. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Desmond. I am grateful for the opportunity t…
19 May 2026 Victims Code
In my constituency, an acknowledged victim of violent crime is being alleged to be contributorily negligent in the civil courts. That is retraumatising, and appears to be contrary to natural justice. Will the Minister meet me and my const…
19 May 2026 Victims Code
9. What progress his Department has made on a new victims code.
27 Apr 2026 Topical Questions
T4. The shadow Secretary of State has recently claimed that the Government could save getting on for £2 billion from the welfare bill by bringing in face-to-face assessments. I find this ironic because the Conservatives were the ones wh…
22 Apr 2026 Engagements
Q3. In contrast with the preoccupations of the Leader of the Opposition, my constituents are more concerned with the NHS and waiting lists. Thanks to this Government, across England, waiting lists are coming down. In my part of the coun…
15 Apr 2026 Engagements
Q9. I thank the Prime Minister for his words in relation to the horrific attack in my constituency, and for the work that the Government are doing as a result. The families affected do not want their lives to be defined by the attack, an…
14 Apr 2026 Topical Questions
T10. What more can the Government do to ensure that social enterprises delivering NHS services get the same support as internal NHS trusts, and play a bigger role in NHS reform?
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Patrick Hurley, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Patrick Hurley?
Patrick Hurley is a Member of Parliament representing Southport in the House of Commons. See Patrick Hurley's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Patrick Hurley represent?
Patrick Hurley sits as Labour. See Patrick Hurley's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Patrick Hurley represent?
Patrick Hurley is the Member of Parliament for Southport. See Patrick Hurley's official Parliament profile.
How long has Patrick Hurley been an MP?
Patrick Hurley has served in the House of Commons for 2 years. See Patrick Hurley's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Patrick Hurley?
Patrick Hurley has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Patrick Hurley's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.