At a glanceAndrew Cooper is a Labour MP for Mid Cheshire, and has represented the seat for 2 years. They have cast 528 votes in Commons divisions (92% attendance) and tabled 207 written questions.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Andrew Cooper did not vote in 47. 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
- Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Committee since 21 Jan 2026
- Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee Committee since 27 Oct 2025
- Licensing Hours Extensions Bill Committee since 4 Jun 2025
- Labour Party since 4 Jul 2024
- Mid Cheshire Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
Voting record
Voting alignment
Votes most like
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Rachel Hopkins
Labour
100.0% · 516 of 516 shared votes
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Tristan Osborne
Labour
100.0% · 508 of 508 shared votes
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Paul Davies
Labour
100.0% · 508 of 508 shared votes
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Steve Yemm
Labour
100.0% · 503 of 503 shared votes
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Adam Thompson
Labour
100.0% · 498 of 498 shared votes
Votes least like
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Sir Roger Gale
Conservative
0.6% · 2 of 314 shared votes
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Mrs Kemi Badenoch
Conservative
0.6% · 1 of 166 shared votes
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Mr Mark Francois
Conservative
0.7% · 2 of 307 shared votes
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Alex Burghart
Conservative
0.8% · 3 of 366 shared votes
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Andrew Griffith
Conservative
0.9% · 3 of 331 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
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what consideration he has given to the potential merits of notifying Universal Credit claimants of their eligibility for free school meals via online journal entries.
Awaiting an answer from the Department for Work and Pensions.
First Time Buyers: Government Assistance
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to support first time buyers entering the property market.
Awaiting an answer from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Housing: North West
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of trends in house prices in the North West.
Awaiting an answer from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Housing: Solar Power
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps are being taken to ensure that solar panel installation can be scaled to cover new build properties.
Awaiting an answer from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Railway Stations: Safety
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to improve passenger safety at train stations, as part of rail improvement works.
Awaiting an answer from the Department for Transport.
Railways: Standards
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps are being taken to reduce the number of delays that passengers face on train journeys.
Awaiting an answer from the Department for Transport.
Railways: Mid Cheshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate she has made of the number of train delays affecting Mid Cheshire constituency in the last 12 months.
Awaiting an answer from the Department for Transport.
Cancer: Health Services
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce the wait time for (a) diagnosis and (b) treatment for patients with cancer.
Awaiting an answer from the Department of Health and Social Care.
Speeches in the chamber
16 Jul 2026 Topical Questions
By making accessibility one of GBR’s core priorities, this Labour Government are finally putting the improvement of accessibility at the heart of the rail network. How will stations such as Northwich railway station be able to access acces…
15 Jul 2026 Infrastructure Adoption
I rise to present a petition on behalf of residents of Mid Cheshire pertaining to unadopted estates in my constituency. Around 4,700 households—equivalent to more than 12% of all properties across Northwich, Middlewich and Winsford—are …
15 Jul 2026 Estate Regeneration
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Basingstoke (Luke Murphy) on securing this debate. I want to speak about the importance of housing-led regeneration. Done well, it…
15 Jul 2026 Peak Cluster Pipeline and Project
The important thing for my residents is this: does this project work and is it safe? Those are the two key points. I note that my hon. Friend the Member for Wirral West (Matthew Patrick) is in his place today. He has been challenging these…
15 Jul 2026 Peak Cluster Pipeline and Project
The North Sea Transition Authority deals with many private sector companies around oil and gas drilling. I agree that it is a public quango, but surely the right hon. Member agrees that it does not have responsibility for what Shell or BP …
6 Jul 2026 Ceramics Industry
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6 Jul 2026 Ceramics Industry
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Murrison. As we have heard, the ceramics industry is a vital part of Britain’s manufacturing heritage and economic future. It supports thousands of skilled jobs, sustains local communit…
2 Jul 2026 Access to Further Education
I thank the hon. Member for Runcorn and Helsby (Sarah Pochin) for securing this important debate. I will spare hon. Members the parts of my speech about the importance of FE—I am sure we all agree that it is very important. Instead, I will…
2 Jul 2026 Commonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing Agents
On the point about estate adoption, I wonder whether my hon. Friend agrees that we need to get on and implement section 42 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, which would require sewerage to be adopted as part of the public sewer a…
2 Jul 2026 Commonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing Agents
Trust in politics is at an all-time low, and part of the reason is that our society is littered with examples of structural unfairness, injustice, and ordinary people being ever so slightly fleeced. The housing market of recent years is a …
29 Jun 2026 NHS Breast Screening
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. I commend my hon. Friend the Member for North Ayrshire and Arran (Irene Campbell) for leading this important debate and setting out the argument so clearly. I welcome the petit…
8 Jun 2026 Draft REACH (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. I will endeavour not to detain hon. Members longer than is necessary. I thank the Minister for her opening remarks and for clearly making the case for extending the submissio…
4 Jun 2026 Business of the House
More than 15 people have died in water-related incidents in the recent hot weather, including 17-year-old David Tita Junior, who sadly lost his life at Pickmere lake near Northwich last Tuesday. My thoughts, and the thoughts of the entire …
3 Jun 2026 Small Towns: Transport Links
Would the hon. Gentleman like to reflect on the fact that what makes road transport more difficult is the massive pothole backlog that built up under his Government through the systematic underfunding of local government? Does he accept th…
3 Jun 2026 Small Towns: Transport Links
The biggest single issue holding back economic growth in my constituency is the poor transport connections. In a non-mayoral area, we have found it difficult to access development funding to solve that problem. Does my hon. Friend agree t…
21 May 2026 Middle East: Economic Response
Madam Deputy Speaker, you will of course be aware that the best summer attraction is the Northwich piña colada festival, which is enjoyed by boys and girls of all ages. I thank the Chancellor for her statement. The relief she is providi…
19 May 2026 High Speed 2: Impact on Communities
I thank the hon. Lady for giving way; she is being very generous with her time. She talks about green spaces. My constituency is in a section of the route that has now been cancelled, and is in the process of being removed from the Bill. W…
23 Apr 2026 Housing Conditions in Temporary Accommodation
I thank my hon. Friend for her statement and for her leadership of the Select Committee during this inquiry. I would like to start by commending Cheshire West and Chester council for its efforts to substantially reduce B&B use for temp…
13 Apr 2026 Southport Inquiry
I join the Home Secretary in commending the bravery of victims in coming forward to give evidence to this inquiry. We owe it to them to make this a turning point and to make certain that the systemic failures and culture that made this att…
24 Mar 2026 Middle East: Economic Update
My constituents are being exploited by unscrupulous petrol retailers who are not letting a crisis go to waste. At BP in Winsford unleaded is 10p more per litre than the cheapest price in the area, and at Shell in Middlewich it is 15p more …
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 15 Sep 2025 – 28 Oct 2025
Expenses
Contact & offices
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Andrew Cooper, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Andrew Cooper?
Andrew Cooper is a Member of Parliament representing Mid Cheshire in the House of Commons. See Andrew Cooper's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Andrew Cooper represent?
Andrew Cooper sits as Labour. See Andrew Cooper's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Andrew Cooper represent?
Andrew Cooper is the Member of Parliament for Mid Cheshire. See Andrew Cooper's official Parliament profile.
How long has Andrew Cooper been an MP?
Andrew Cooper has served in the House of Commons for 2 years. See Andrew Cooper's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Andrew Cooper?
Andrew Cooper has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Andrew Cooper's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.