At a glanceBaggy Shanker is a Labour (Co-op) MP for Derby South, and has represented the seat for 2 years. They have cast 480 votes in Commons divisions (83% attendance), tabled 6 written questions and registered 4 financial interests.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Baggy Shanker did not vote in 95. 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
- Derby South Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
Voting record
Voting alignment
Votes most like
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Rachel Hopkins
Labour
100.0% · 471 of 471 shared votes
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Alex Mayer Labour 100.0% · 470 of 470 shared votes
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Paul Davies
Labour
100.0% · 465 of 465 shared votes
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Steve Yemm
Labour
100.0% · 461 of 461 shared votes
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Tristan Osborne
Labour
100.0% · 456 of 456 shared votes
Votes least like
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Alex Burghart
Conservative
0.3% · 1 of 331 shared votes
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Saqib Bhatti
Conservative
0.6% · 2 of 328 shared votes
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Joy Morrissey
Conservative
0.7% · 2 of 297 shared votes
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Sir Roger Gale
Conservative
0.7% · 2 of 296 shared votes
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Mr Mark Francois
Conservative
0.7% · 2 of 281 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.
Donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP1
- BJD (GB) Ltd - £5,000.00 (registered 22 Aug 2025)
Land and property (within or outside the UK)1
- Property in Derby (registered 2 Aug 2024)
Shareholdings1
- Shares in Rolls Royce Plc (registered 2 Aug 2024)
Miscellaneous1
- Derby City Councillor, (unpaid since 25 October 2024 and previously registered under Category 1). (registered 2 Aug 2024)
Written questions
Cost of Living: Derby
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she has taken to help support people with the cost of living in Derby.
Answer · 23 Jun 2026
The Government is committed to improving living standards for everyone in Derby and across the UK, through growing the economy and tackling inflation. Action taken at Budget by the Chancellor is already making a difference - increasing the National Living...
Hearing Impairment: Children
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will issue national guidance on the use of Auditory Verbal therapy for deaf babies and children; and if he will increase funding to promote greater access to Auditory Verbal therapy in (a) De
Answer · 19 May 2025
The Government is committed to raising the healthiest generation of children ever. This includes all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, including non-hearing children. Auditory verbal therapy is one of a range of ap...
Special Educational Needs: Teachers and Classroom Assistants
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 14 November 2024 to Question 12858 on Special Educational Needs: Teachers and Classroom Assistants, if she will make it her policy to add (a) specialist support teaching assistants and
Answer · 2 Dec 2024
There are currently no plans to change the collected list of staff roles in the school workforce census.
Undocumented Migrants: International Cooperation
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps he is taking with international partners to help tackle irregular migration to the UK.
Answer · 26 Nov 2024
We engage regularly with our international partners on irregular migration, with a commitment to tackling people trafficking and the gangs profiting from it. In July we announced steps to reinforce our cooperation with Europol and, through our new Border ...
Special Educational Needs: Teachers and Classroom Assistants
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many (a) specialist support teaching assistants and (b) teachers of sensory impairment with a full mandatory qualification in sensory impairment are employed in (i) England, (ii) Derbyshire County Council a
Answer · 14 Nov 2024
Information on the school workforce in England is collected as part of the annual School Workforce Census each November and published in the ‘School workforce in England’ statistical publication, which is available here: https://explore-education-statisti...
Army Reserve: Pensions
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the implications for pension arrangements for military reservists of Milroy v MOD.
Answer · 29 Oct 2024
Following legal advice, the Ministry of Defence has lodged an appeal against the Milroy employment tribunal ruling. We are unable to comment further while the appeal is ongoing.
Speeches in the chamber
7 Jul 2026 Small Modular Reactors: Jobs
I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests relating to Rolls-Royce. By backing SMRs, which the previous Government failed to do, this Government are backing Britain, delivering stronger energy security…
7 Jul 2026 Small Modular Reactors: Jobs
9. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of small modular reactors on job opportunities. [R]
25 Jun 2026 Business of the House
My constituents are fed up with getting fleeced by private parking operators, and this is an issue not just in Derby. The RAC expects a record 17 million fines from just the last year alone, costing drivers well over £100 million. This Gov…
22 Jun 2026 East Midlands Railway Collision
Recently, I was proud to join EMR driver Ross and driver manager Peter in travelling from Derby to St Pancras. From the cab, I saw at first hand the skill, dedication and immense responsibility that every single journey requires of our ded…
17 Jun 2026 High Street Shops: Illicit Activity
It is shocking that, in some hotspot areas, 50% of convenience stores or vape shops are linked to organised crime. My constituents in Derby South are really fed up with that, and so are legitimate business owners. Does my hon. Friend think…
15 Jun 2026 Retirement Home Exit Fees
Unfair terms on retirement village leases are leaving grieving families in Derby trapped, facing huge exit fees while extortionate service charges rack up on their empty properties. Will the Minister support those families by addressing th…
2 Jun 2026 Cost of Energy: Support for Businesses
From Denby Pottery to Royal Crown Derby, soaring energy costs are hitting our ceramics industry hard, putting more skilled jobs at risk. I welcome the recently announced ceramics support package, which will help bring costs down, but can t…
19 May 2026 Topical Questions
Sexual assaults and harassment on trains have risen by more than a third over the past 10 years, yet too many trains and stations still lack adequate CCTV. That evidence gap lets criminals evade justice and fails victims. What steps are th…
18 May 2026 Backing Business to Create Economic Growth
I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, specifically relating to Rolls-Royce. We in Derby are proud to be a manufacturing powerhouse. At Litchurch Lane, more Elizabeth line trains will be rolling o…
29 Apr 2026 Engagements
Q9. Derby is a manufacturing powerhouse, but too many people in our city have not felt the benefit of that success. That is why tomorrow we are delighted to be launching Team Derby with our East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward. Does the Prime…
16 Apr 2026 Business of the House
Last month it was brilliant to see Derby, the home of rail, host the Community Rail Network awards, recognising the fantastic work people do on behalf of their communities and the railways, and welcoming over 600 people to our city. I saw …
14 Apr 2026 Knife Crime
In Derby and Derbyshire, 71% of habitual knife carriers are aged 25 or under. Does the Minister agree that, in Derby and throughout the country, we need to provide a tailored support package so that we can break the cycle of young people’s…
17 Mar 2026 Immigration Reforms
On the point of fairness, constituents in Derby tell me that they are working hard to make a living and put their kids through school, but they are worried by retrospective changes to ILR. Does my hon. Friend agree that, to make the system…
17 Mar 2026 Productivity and Economic Growth: East Midlands
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Huq. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Rushcliffe (James Naish) for securing this important debate. I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests with r…
9 Mar 2026 Middle East: Economic Update
My constituents in Derby will be worried about the devastation that they see across the middle east, and they will agree that de-escalation must remain a priority. They are also worried, though, about the impact on their weekly shopping bi…
3 Mar 2026 Spring Forecast
I thank my right hon. Friend for her statement. Whether by delivering a record-breaking fair funding settlement for our council or backing Team Derby, this Government are definitely turning the page on years of brutal Tory austerity. Howev…
3 Mar 2026 Community Cohesion
I thank my hon. Friend for securing this really important debate. Will he join me in recognising the work that brilliant charities such as the Derby County Community Trust do to bring communities together, whether through the Harrison’s Hu…
24 Feb 2026 Gaza Healthcare System
I thank my hon. Friend for securing the debate. I have read that Gaza is now home to the largest number of child amputees but, according to Save the Children, the prosthetic centres there are not functioning. Does my hon. Friend agree that…
23 Feb 2026 High Streets
In Derby, we have heard concerns about the impact of food delivery drivers on our high streets and the city centre, particularly on St Peter’s Street. Will the Minister work across Departments to ensure that food delivery companies are ope…
3 Feb 2026 Town and City Centre Safety
It is great to speak under your chairship again, Mr Dowd. I thank all Members for their contributions and interventions. I remind the Lib Dem spokesperson that the UK extends beyond London’s boundaries, and I remind the shadow Minister tha…
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- Transport Committee 28 Oct 2024 – 22 Jun 2026
- Railways Bill 7 Jan 2026 – 10 Feb 2026
- Football Governance Bill [HL] 14 May 2025 – 17 Jun 2025
Expenses
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Contact & offices
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baggy Shanker, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Baggy Shanker?
Baggy Shanker is a Member of Parliament representing Derby South in the House of Commons. See Baggy Shanker's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Baggy Shanker represent?
Baggy Shanker sits as Labour (Co-op). See Baggy Shanker's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Baggy Shanker represent?
Baggy Shanker is the Member of Parliament for Derby South. See Baggy Shanker's official Parliament profile.
How long has Baggy Shanker been an MP?
Baggy Shanker has served in the House of Commons for 2 years. See Baggy Shanker's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Baggy Shanker?
Baggy Shanker has 4 entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Baggy Shanker's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.