Member of Parliament
Tom Morrison
Liberal Democrat MP for Cheadle
Liberal Democrat Deputy Chief Whip
At a glanceTom Morrison is a Liberal Democrat MP for Cheadle, and has represented the seat for 2 years. They currently serve as Liberal Democrat Deputy Chief Whip. They have cast 300 votes in Commons divisions (52% attendance), tabled 629 written questions and registered 2 financial interests.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Tom Morrison did not vote in 263. 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 undertakes the role of Liberal Democrat Deputy Chief Whip.
Current roles
- Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill Committee since 26 Jun 2025
- Committee of Selection Committee since 28 Apr 2025
- Procedure Committee Committee since 28 Oct 2024
- Liberal Democrat Deputy Chief Whip Opposition post · Opposition Department since 18 Sep 2024
- Cheadle Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
- Liberal Democrat Party since 4 Jul 2024
Voting record
Voting alignment
Votes most like
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Ed Davey
Liberal Democrat
100.0% · 179 of 179 shared votes
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Gideon Amos
Liberal Democrat
99.6% · 283 of 284 shared votes
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Calum Miller
Liberal Democrat
99.6% · 276 of 277 shared votes
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Jess Brown-Fuller
Liberal Democrat
99.6% · 267 of 268 shared votes
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Munira Wilson
Liberal Democrat
99.6% · 264 of 265 shared votes
Votes least like
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Liz Kendall
Labour
11.2% · 15 of 134 shared votes
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Emily Thornberry
Labour
11.7% · 19 of 162 shared votes
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Fabian Hamilton
Labour
13.1% · 22 of 168 shared votes
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Dame Siobhain McDonagh
Labour
13.6% · 24 of 176 shared votes
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Jodie Gosling
Labour
13.7% · 28 of 204 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.
Miscellaneous2
- Director and Governor of Westminster Foundation for Democracy Ltd (registered 29 Apr 2025)
- Member of Cheadle Towns Fund Board. This is an unpaid role. (registered 16 Jul 2024)
Written questions
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer to written question UIN 13627, if will list the circumstances where the Government believes that it is not appropriate for Council Tax charges to apply and
Awaiting an answer from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps are being taken to reduce waiting times for probate applications referred to specialist teams.
Awaiting an answer from the Ministry of Justice.
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what proportion of probate applications referred to specialist teams are determined within the target timeframe.
Awaiting an answer from the Ministry of Justice.
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what target time HM Courts and Tribunals Service has set for determining probate applications referred to specialist teams.
Awaiting an answer from the Ministry of Justice.
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of whether staffing levels within specialist probate teams are sufficient to meet demand.
Awaiting an answer from the Ministry of Justice.
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many full-time equivalent staff have been assigned to the Lost Wills Team in each year since 2022.
Awaiting an answer from the Ministry of Justice.
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many probate applications have been awaiting action by a specialist team for (a) over six months, (b) over 12 months and (c) over 18 months.
Awaiting an answer from the Ministry of Justice.
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the average waiting time is for applications referred to the Lost Wills Team.
Awaiting an answer from the Ministry of Justice.
Early day motions
| 8 Jun 2026 | Community Integrated Care at Griffin Lodge, Heald Green, Cheadle | 6 sig. |
| 8 Jun 2026 | Social Care and Community Integrated Care’s Unfair to Care Report 2026 | 20 sig. |
| 23 Apr 2026 | School libraries and librarians and the National Year of Reading 2026 | 14 sig. |
| 13 Apr 2026 | Changes to IVF support in Greater Manchester | 10 sig. |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Cheadle Civic Society's celebration of Agatha Christie's connection to Cheadle 2026 | 9 sig. |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Commemorating National Care Leaver’s Month November 2025 | 22 sig. |
Speeches in the chamber
14 Jul 2026 Public Office (Accountability) Bill
I wish to speak to amendment 25, which has been tabled in my name, among others. Hillsborough, the infected blood scandal, Windrush, Grenfell and the Manchester Arena are all tragedies that everyone across the country knows too well, becau…
24 Jun 2026 Bramhall High School: Condition of Buildings
I thank the Under-Secretary of State for Education, the hon. Member for Whitehaven and Workington (Josh MacAlister), for attending this debate. He may recall that I wrote to the Department for Education last July and outlined that Bramhall…
24 Jun 2026 Elections: First Past the Post
It is an honour to serve under your chairship, Mr Turner. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Richmond Park (Sarah Olney) for securing this important debate. Some months ago, I was in this room on the International Day of Democracy, and…
8 Jun 2026 Maternity Nurses, Nannies and the Infant Sleep Industry
I thank the hon. Member very much for getting this debate on the Floor. He references the BBC investigation, and the things that were put out on that were absolutely horrifying. Talking of experts, the Lullaby Trust is a huge leader, parti…
8 Jun 2026 Maternity Nurses, Nannies and the Infant Sleep Industry
Will the hon. Member give way?
18 Mar 2026 Cheadle Train Station
I thank my hon. Friend for that important intervention. The one word we can use to describe Nathaniel Yates is “legend”. He has put accessibility at train stations at the very top of the agenda in Greater Manchester, and we should all foll…
18 Mar 2026 Cheadle Train Station
I thank the hon. Gentleman for that important intervention. Yes, the point is that this is about people. Given the rate I am losing my hair, I hope we get the train station while I have more hair than him. Residents overwhelmingly suppo…
18 Mar 2026 Cheadle Train Station
I beg to move, That this House has considered the future of Cheadle train station. It is an honour to serve under your chairship, Sir John. I thank the Minister for being here to address my concerns and those of my constituents direc…
18 Mar 2026 Cheadle Train Station
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18 Mar 2026 Royal Mail: Performance
Just last week, a resident in Bramhall told me that his sister in Scotland sent two letters—one to himself in Greater Manchester and another to Australia. I am pretty sure that everyone can guess what happened. The letter to Australia arri…
23 Feb 2026 Lord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble Address
The victims of Jeffrey Epstein have always been, and must remain, at the forefront of our minds. The decades of abuse and suffering that they endured can never be undone. Although nothing can erase that pain, we believe that recent decisio…
10 Feb 2026 Local Power Plan
Too often, my constituents, like many in the north of England, have seen such Government schemes ploughing money disproportionately into the south of England. In fact, Government figures show that total investment per job is about £13,000 …
29 Jan 2026 Holocaust Memorial Day
I am honoured to be here for this debate. I thank the hon. Member for Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket (Peter Prinsley) for leading the debate, and opening it with such an incredibly moving speech. Genocide does not just happen. There is …
14 Jan 2026 Engagements
Q3. I visited Stepping Hill hospital in my constituency where I met the incredible team. They are working in some of the worst conditions. Staff showed me wards where sewage is coming up through the drains on to the floors, and ceilings …
17 Dec 2025 Local Government Finance
Stockport council, along with two other boroughs, missed out on the recovery grant. The grant was not mentioned in the fair funding review or consultation. Why was it not mentioned, and is the Minister concerned that that opens up the whol…
16 Dec 2025 Petitions
I would like to thank Save Hall Moss Fields Action Group for this much-needed petition. In my Cheadle constituency, we are facing unrealistic and unsustainable developments that are already impinging on residents’ quality of life. The p…
16 Dec 2025 Planning Reform
Bramhall and Heald Green are facing huge numbers of development proposals in their area, and the Government are today proudly announcing their policy to presume approval of developments around rail stations to improve sustainable transport…
2 Dec 2025 Public Office (Accountability) Bill (Fourth sitting)
I thank the Minister for her comments. In the spirit of cross-party working, I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
2 Dec 2025 Public Office (Accountability) Bill (Fourth sitting)
We spoke this morning about the issues dealt with by amendment 43, but to clarify, WhatsApp messages formed a big part of the evidence in the recent covid inquiry—it seemed to be government by WhatsApp at the time—and yet many of them seem…
2 Dec 2025 Public Office (Accountability) Bill (Fourth sitting)
I beg to move amendment 43, in clause 9, page 8, line 2, after “work” insert— “including the retention and disclosure of digital records including messages relevant to their public functions”. This amendment ensures that digital mess…
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- Public Office (Accountability) Bill 12 Nov 2025 – 4 Dec 2025
- Committee of Selection 14 Oct 2024 – 21 Jan 2025
Elections contested
- Cheadle 12 Dec 2019
Expenses
Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)
Contact & offices
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tom Morrison, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Tom Morrison?
Tom Morrison is a Member of Parliament representing Cheadle in the House of Commons. See Tom Morrison's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Tom Morrison represent?
Tom Morrison sits as Liberal Democrat. See Tom Morrison's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Tom Morrison represent?
Tom Morrison is the Member of Parliament for Cheadle. See Tom Morrison's official Parliament profile.
How long has Tom Morrison been an MP?
Tom Morrison has served in the House of Commons for 2 years. See Tom Morrison's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Tom Morrison?
Tom Morrison has 2 entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Tom Morrison's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.