At a glanceDavid Baines is a Labour MP for St Helens North, and has represented the seat for 2 years. They have cast 379 votes in Commons divisions (66% attendance) and tabled 31 written questions.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; David Baines did not vote in 196. 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 27 Oct 2025
- Labour Party since 4 Jul 2024
- St Helens North Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
Voting record
Voting alignment
Votes most like
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Sojan Joseph
Labour
100.0% · 370 of 370 shared votes
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Douglas McAllister
Labour
100.0% · 370 of 370 shared votes
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Liz Twist
Labour
100.0% · 359 of 359 shared votes
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Lola McEvoy
Labour
100.0% · 359 of 359 shared votes
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Laurence Turner
Labour
100.0% · 358 of 358 shared votes
Votes least like
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Victoria Atkins
Conservative
0.4% · 1 of 229 shared votes
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Kevin Hollinrake
Conservative
0.9% · 2 of 226 shared votes
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Sir Mel Stride
Conservative
1.0% · 2 of 200 shared votes
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Mark Garnier
Conservative
1.2% · 3 of 260 shared votes
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Chris Philp
Conservative
1.2% · 3 of 249 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
Sport England: Planning Permission
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of reforms to the statutory consultee system on Sport England's ability to represent the interests of grassroots sports clubs
Answer · 23 Apr 2026
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 119470 on 23 March 2026.
Parcels: Delivery Services
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with Ofcom on regulating employment standards in the parcel delivery sector; and what steps he is taking to prevent gig economy working practices from adversely impacting Ro
Answer · 28 Apr 2026
Ministers have regular discussions with Ofcom as the independent regulator for the postal sector. The government does not, however, have a role in Ofcom’s regulatory decisions and Ofcom does not regulate the employment models of parcel delivery companies....
Unadopted Roads
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps the Government is taking to strengthen protections for freeholders living on estates with unadopted roads; and to help ensure developers and utilities providers act qu
Answer · 13 Mar 2026
I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement published on 18 December 2025 (HCWS1210).
Unadopted Roads: Research
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress her Department has made on the research into the decline in road adoption rates across England; and when she expects to publish the findings of that research.
Answer · 10 Mar 2026
The Department is continuing its dedicated research into the decline in road adoption rates across England. This includes gathering evidence from local highway authorities and wider stakeholders to understand current challenges and assess options to impro...
Tourette's Syndrome: Diagnosis and Medical Treatments
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the availability of diagnostic and treatment pathways for Tourette syndrome across Integrated Care Boards; and for what reason Tourette syndrome has not b
Answer · 18 Feb 2026
Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for assessing local population need and commissioning appropriate diagnostic and treatment pathways for neurological conditions, including Tourette syndrome. While the Department has not undertaken a national ...
Health Services
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is working with NHS England and other relevant bodies in the development and implementation of Modern Service Frameworks.
Answer · 20 Feb 2026
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is supporting the development of the modern service frameworks. NICE is also represented on the National Quality Board, along with other arm’s length bodies, that oversees the development of the...
Pupils: Literacy
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to introduce measures for tracking spoken language skills alongside existing literacy assessments.
Answer · 24 Mar 2026
The department recognises the importance of speaking and listening skills, which has been very clearly set out by the recent Curriculum and Assessment Review. As part of our English curriculum reform, we will make sure that communication skills inherent i...
Pre-school Education: CCTV
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if her Department will take steps to require the provision of CCTV in early years settings.
Answer · 27 Jan 2026
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework sets the standards and requirements early years providers must meet to ensure that children have the best start in life and are kept healthy and safe.The EYFS requires providers to have safeguard...
Early day motions
| 16 Jun 2026 | Kevin Sinfield | 7 sig. |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Workers Memorial Day | 26 sig. |
Speeches in the chamber
14 Jul 2026 Public Office (Accountability) Bill
I started my speech on Second Reading in November last year by saying: “This has been a long time coming.”—[Official Report, 3 November 2025; Vol. 774, c. 681.] Even more time has passed since then, but thanks to the determination, s…
14 Jul 2026 Topical Questions
Due to a long-running dispute with the building’s landlord, Billinge medical practice in my constituency has been given a deadline of September to vacate the premises. I have previously spoken to the Minister about this and I am grateful f…
27 Apr 2026 Topical Questions
Last week was Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. I recently met my constituent Rob Denholm to discuss the issues he has had with claiming the personal independence payment in the past—he compared the experience with being put on trial. Wil…
23 Apr 2026 Business of the House
Happy St George’s day, Madam Deputy Speaker. Alan Clark and a team of volunteers from the CAMRA award-winning pub Haydock Reading Rooms recently completed the West Highland Way, raising thousands of pounds for Clatterbridge hospital and fo…
17 Mar 2026 Youth Unemployment
Young people are often unfairly criticised, but it is worth remembering that the vast majority of them are in employment, education or training. Those who are not deserve our support, and to be provided with opportunity, not the condemnati…
16 Mar 2026 Strait of Hormuz
The shadow Foreign Secretary said that this was “a moment for Britain to stand tall”, and I agree with her, which is why I was pleased to see the Prime Minister and this Government stand strong, instead of running blindly into another midd…
11 Feb 2026 Local Government Finance
I was council leader at St Helens for five years before coming here in July 2024. I just want to say thank you to the Secretary of State and the Minister for Local Government, and the Ministers in post before them, for the engagement, beca…
9 Feb 2026 Topical Questions
On Friday, I visited St James primary school in Haydock in my constituency, where, after learning about the dangers of knife crime, year 6 children are campaigning to install bleed control kits in their community, in case the worst ever ha…
3 Feb 2026 Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill
My hon. Friend is making a powerful speech. He says no evidence was given for those arguments. That is because there is no evidence, and yet opponents of the policy continue to make the arguments. Does he agree that it is damaging, dangero…
3 Feb 2026 Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill
This has been a very revealing debate in which Members on all sides of the House have made interesting points, but this matter has unfortunately become quite polarising. On one side of the debate, we have those who work with children an…
26 Jan 2026 Key Stage 1 Curriculum
I thank my hon. Friend for making that point. I completely agree that there is a huge body of evidence behind the petition, which I will touch on later, and we need to follow the evidence, especially on something as important as our childr…
26 Jan 2026 Key Stage 1 Curriculum
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Barker. I thank the hon. Member for South Cotswolds (Dr Savage) for introducing the debate so comprehensively, and pay tribute to Ruth Lue-Quee and all those in the Public Gallery who hav…
15 Jan 2026 Business of the House
Sue and Dave Cook from St Helens have been awarded MBEs for their services to fostering. They have helped to take care of children for over 20 years. In Sue’s words: “To be able to give back to these children from St Helens who need us—…
13 Jan 2026 Business of the House
The Hillsborough law has been a long time coming. It has been a journey, and for the families of the victims and survivors, as well as those affected by lots of other tragedies and disasters over the years, it has been too long coming. Wil…
9 Dec 2025 Medal for Wounded Service Personnel
My hon. Friend makes an excellent point. In our part of the world, we have a long and proud history of service in the armed forces; I know it is the same in his part of Merseyside as it is in mine. I thank him for raising that point and pu…
9 Dec 2025 Medal for Wounded Service Personnel
I completely agree. Andy’s motto, that he is a survivor, not a victim, is not about wallowing in what has happened but recognising it and using it to grow and help others. That is exactly what he is doing day in, day out. Andy wears his…
9 Dec 2025 Medal for Wounded Service Personnel
I completely agree with the hon. Member; he makes an excellent point. According to Ministry of Defence statistics, since January 2006 a total of 2,644 personnel have sustained battle injuries while on operation—that is, they were wounde…
9 Dec 2025 Medal for Wounded Service Personnel
I beg to move, That this House has considered the potential merits of a medal for service personnel wounded in combat. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Vickers. The UK’s military honours system is comprehensive. We…
17 Nov 2025 Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Power Station: Wylfa
I strongly welcome this announcement. Nuclear is a growing sector. Just on Friday, in Haydock in my constituency, I helped officially to open the new HQ of Delkia, a relatively new company that does a lot of work in this sector. Will the M…
11 Nov 2025 Remembrance Day: Armed Forces
The communities I represent in St Helens North have a long and proud connection with the armed forces, from the St Helens Pals of the first world war, to groups such as Newton-le-Willows sea cadets and local veterans organisations, who do …
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- Procedure Committee 27 Jan 2025 – 1 Dec 2025
- Petitions Committee 4 Nov 2024 – 3 Mar 2025
- Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill 15 Jan 2025 – 11 Feb 2025
Expenses
Contact & offices
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about David Baines, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is David Baines?
David Baines is a Member of Parliament representing St Helens North in the House of Commons. See David Baines's official Parliament profile.
Which party does David Baines represent?
David Baines sits as Labour. See David Baines's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does David Baines represent?
David Baines is the Member of Parliament for St Helens North. See David Baines's official Parliament profile.
How long has David Baines been an MP?
David Baines has served in the House of Commons for 2 years. See David Baines's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for David Baines?
David Baines has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See David Baines's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.