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Portrait of Josh Simons

Former Member of Parliament

Josh Simons

Labour MP for Makerfield

At a glanceJosh Simons was a Labour MP for Makerfield. They have cast 337 votes in Commons divisions (59% attendance).

Votes cast337
Attendance59%
Voted Aye152
Voted No185
Voted with party100%
Rebellions0

Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Josh Simons did not vote in 178. 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.

Current roles1 held
  • Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill Committee since 26 Jun 2025
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
14 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill: motion to agree with all remaining Lords Amendments Aye
25 Mar 2026 Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6 Aye
25 Mar 2026 Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5 Aye
25 Mar 2026 Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 4 Aye
25 Mar 2026 Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 3 Aye
25 Mar 2026 Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2 Aye
25 Mar 2026 Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1 Aye
24 Mar 2026 Opposition Day: Defence No
24 Mar 2026 Opposition Day: Oil and gas No
18 Mar 2026 Opposition day: Fuel duty No
18 Mar 2026 Draft Employment Rights Act 2025 (Investigatory Powers) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026 Aye
18 Mar 2026 Draft Higher Education (Fee Limits and Fee Limit Condition) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 Aye
11 Mar 2026 Finance (No. 2) Bill: Third Reading Aye
11 Mar 2026 Finance (No. 2) Bill Report Stage: Amendment 6 No
11 Mar 2026 Finance (No. 2) Bill Report Stage: Amendment 5 No

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career5 past posts

Government posts

  • Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology 9 Jan 2026 – 28 Feb 2026
  • Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office) · Cabinet Office 7 Sep 2025 – 28 Feb 2026

Committee memberships

Previous seats

  • Makerfield · Elected 1 time 4 Jul 2024 – 18 May 2026

Party affiliation

  • Labour 4 Jul 2024 – 18 May 2026

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Expenses£18,998 · 2025/26
Office Costs£18,998

See every line item

Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Josh Simons, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Josh Simons?

Josh Simons was a Member of Parliament who represented Makerfield in the House of Commons. See Josh Simons's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Josh Simons represent?

Josh Simons sat as Labour. See Josh Simons's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Josh Simons represent?

Josh Simons was the Member of Parliament for Makerfield. See Josh Simons's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Josh Simons?

Josh Simons has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Josh Simons's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.