At a glanceJohanna Baxter is a Labour MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South, and has represented the seat for 2 years. They have cast 503 votes in Commons divisions (87% attendance), tabled 51 written questions and registered 1 financial interest.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Johanna Baxter did not vote in 72. 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
- Labour Party since 4 Jul 2024
- Paisley and Renfrewshire South Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
Voting record
Voting alignment
Votes most like
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Sean Woodcock
Labour
100.0% · 484 of 484 shared votes
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Sojan Joseph
Labour
100.0% · 481 of 481 shared votes
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Liz Twist
Labour
100.0% · 480 of 480 shared votes
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Alan Strickland
Labour
100.0% · 463 of 463 shared votes
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Lola McEvoy
Labour
100.0% · 455 of 455 shared votes
Votes least like
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Sir Mel Stride
Conservative
0.7% · 2 of 292 shared votes
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George Freeman
Conservative
0.7% · 2 of 276 shared votes
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Sir Roger Gale
Conservative
0.9% · 3 of 323 shared votes
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Sir Oliver Dowden
Conservative
1.2% · 4 of 328 shared votes
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James Cartlidge
Conservative
1.3% · 5 of 374 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.
Family members engaged in third-party lobbying1
- Mark Henry Glover employed as Lobbyist (registered 4 Aug 2024)
Written questions
Migraines
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his department is carrying out work alongside other Government departments to address health and employment impacts of migraines.
Answer · 27 Apr 2026
We recognise the substantial economic and National Health Service burden of migraines, and there are an estimated 16,500 emergency admissions per year for migraines that could be avoided, costing the NHS £11.5 million. The Department for Health and Social...
Migraines
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his department has plans to strengthen national policy recognition of migraine as a serious neurological condition.
Answer · 27 Apr 2026
The Government recognises that migraine is a serious and often debilitating neurological condition, with a wide range of symptoms that go far beyond a headache. Migraine attacks can be a whole-body experience that can make it very difficult to function no...
Employment: Migraines
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether migraine has been considered as part of cross government efforts to improve workforce participation among people with long term conditions.
Answer · 28 Apr 2026
Good work is good for health, so we want everyone to get work and get on in work when they can including people who suffer from migraine. In our Pathways to Work Green Paper we set out our Pathways to Work offer, backed by £1 billion a year of new funding...
Employment: Migraines
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of migraines as a driver of health related economic activity.
Answer · 28 Apr 2026
I refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave on the 30 March 2026 to Question UIN 122660.
Ukraine: Children
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps she is taking to support the return of children forcibly deported from Ukraine.
Answer · 3 Mar 2026
Last week, the Foreign Secretary visited Kyiv on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, where she announced £5 million of UK funding to support justice and accountability for victims and survivors of alleged Russian war crimes.Together wi...
Disease Control: Immunosuppression
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what engagement did Exercise Pegasus have with providers in the procurement of adequate Personal Protective Equipment for immunocompromised patients.
Answer · 26 Nov 2025
Exercise PEGASUS, the largest simulation of a pandemic in United Kingdom history, involved thousands of participants across different parts of the exercise. Multiple other non-Governmental organisations representing the breadth of society were engaged and...
Disease Control
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what engagement did Exercise Pegasus have with pharmaceutical providers on the procurement of vaccinations.
Answer · 26 Nov 2025
Exercise PEGASUS, the largest simulation of a pandemic in United Kingdom history, involved thousands of participants across different parts of the exercise. Multiple other non-Governmental organisations representing the breadth of society were engaged and...
Disease Control: Immunosuppression
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what engagement did Exercise Pegasus have with pharmaceutical providers on the procurement of pre-prophylactic drugs for immunocompromised patients.
Answer · 26 Nov 2025
Exercise PEGASUS, the largest simulation of a pandemic in United Kingdom history, involved thousands of participants across different parts of the exercise. Multiple other non-Governmental organisations representing the breadth of society were engaged and...
Speeches in the chamber
16 Jul 2026 Business of the House
I wish you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and all colleagues throughout the House a very restful recess. Can the Leader of the House give us an update on the progress of addressing the backlog of civil service pension scheme cases, particularly…
15 Jul 2026 Engagements
My constituent and Scottish football superfan Craig Ferguson has just returned home after walking for 108 days across 3,000 miles in the United States to raise funds for Scottish Action for Mental Health. He has raised over £1 million. I k…
1 Jul 2026 Women in Tech Taskforce
Evidence suggests that AI tools used in recruitment often favour male names almost five times more than female names, and AI models built to prevent liver disease are twice as likely to miss the disease in women. Does my right hon. Friend …
1 Jul 2026 Women in Tech Taskforce
6. What assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the women in tech taskforce on levels of diversity in the technology sector.
25 Jun 2026 Business of the House
For years, my constituent Donna Louise Armstrong has worked tirelessly to serve the veteran community locally and nationally, both as our area co-ordinator for Poppyscotland and as vice-chair of the Homeless Veterans Project, which she hel…
25 Jun 2026 Topical Questions
The Barnett formula, introduced in 1978, is often misunderstood, but it has delivered hugely for the constituents of Paisley and Renfrewshire South. In fact, since this Government were elected, the Barnett formula has seen the highest upli…
18 Jun 2026 Infected Blood Compensation Scheme
My hon. Friend is making a powerful speech. Does he agree that the Government need to work with colleagues in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to drive forward the final compensation scheme and address the concerns about timelines that…
18 Jun 2026 Regional Innovation and Growth
I thank my hon. Friend and the Select Committee for their report. Can she say a little more about the role of the Scottish Government in this area, and whether the Select Committee had any observations about the relationship between the Sc…
18 Jun 2026 Business of the House
Health and social care partnerships across Scotland face a funding gap of half a billion pounds in their budgets this year alone. That is the result of years of under-investment by the Scottish National party. That has real-life consequenc…
18 Jun 2026 Grooming Gangs: Independent Inquiry
Victims and survivors absolutely must be at the heart of this inquiry. How are they being put at the centre of this work in practice, are they being provided with access to support, and what meaningful opportunities do they have to shape t…
10 Jun 2026 Economic Growth: Paisley and Renfrewshire South
A very happy birthday to you, Mr Speaker. Last week we heard the very disappointing news that the principal investor in the Paisley Centre redevelopment project in my constituency has been forced to withdraw from the project after years…
10 Jun 2026 Economic Growth: Paisley and Renfrewshire South
6. What steps he is taking to support economic growth in Paisley and Renfrewshire South constituency.
9 Jun 2026 Sir David Attenborough: Permanent National Monument
I absolutely agree. Despite the sheer scale of his global contribution, there is currently no permanent national monument dedicated to Sir David in the United Kingdom’s civic landscape. That is why I have secured this important debate. …
9 Jun 2026 Sir David Attenborough: Permanent National Monument
I thank the hon. Member for those words. A living monument is a fantastic idea and Sir David certainly deserves our recognition and thanks. He has taught us that humanity’s greatness is found when we act as caretakers to our environment ra…
9 Jun 2026 Sir David Attenborough: Permanent National Monument
I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. If there is to be a monument, it should be by a British sculptor. We are filled with pride in Sir David every day. He took his message even further in 2021, when he addressed the UN Security Counc…
9 Jun 2026 Sir David Attenborough: Permanent National Monument
That is a lovely idea. In more recent years, Sir David’s voice shifted from one of wonder to fierce advocacy. He transitioned from our guide through the natural world to its ultimate champion on the world stage. For his historic address…
9 Jun 2026 Sir David Attenborough: Permanent National Monument
I thank my hon. Friend for his kind words. Sir David is not just an incredible broadcaster with a passion for nature; he is an architect who shaped the landscape of British broadcasting. As the controller of BBC Two, he oversaw the intr…
9 Jun 2026 Sir David Attenborough: Permanent National Monument
I wholeheartedly agree with the hon. Member’s sentiments. It is little wonder that, in poll after poll, the British public have voted for Sir David as one of the most trusted voices in our country and one of the 100 greatest Brits. It s…
9 Jun 2026 Sir David Attenborough: Permanent National Monument
I beg to move, That this House has considered the potential merits of Government support for a permanent national monument for Sir David Attenborough. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. Last month marked th…
9 Jun 2026 Water Safety
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McVey. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Southampton Itchen (Darren Paffey) on securing this important and timely debate on water safety. I also pay tribute to my hon. Fri…
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- Work and Pensions Committee 21 Oct 2024 – 22 Jun 2026
- Finance (No. 2) Bill 15 Jan 2026 – 3 Feb 2026
- Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill 13 May 2025 – 14 May 2025
- Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 12 Feb 2025 – 18 Mar 2025
Expenses
Contact & offices
020 7219 8493
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Johanna Baxter, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Johanna Baxter?
Johanna Baxter is a Member of Parliament representing Paisley and Renfrewshire South in the House of Commons. See Johanna Baxter's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Johanna Baxter represent?
Johanna Baxter sits as Labour. See Johanna Baxter's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Johanna Baxter represent?
Johanna Baxter is the Member of Parliament for Paisley and Renfrewshire South. See Johanna Baxter's official Parliament profile.
How long has Johanna Baxter been an MP?
Johanna Baxter has served in the House of Commons for 2 years. See Johanna Baxter's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Johanna Baxter?
Johanna Baxter has 1 entry in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Johanna Baxter's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.