At a glanceAlex Ballinger is a Labour MP for Halesowen, and has represented the seat for 2 years. They have cast 437 votes in Commons divisions (76% attendance), tabled 157 written questions and registered 4 financial interests.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Alex Ballinger did not vote in 138. 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
- Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill Committee since 9 Feb 2026
- Foreign Affairs Committee Committee since 16 Dec 2024
- Labour Party since 4 Jul 2024
- Halesowen Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
Voting record
Voting alignment
Votes most like
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Rachel Hopkins
Labour
100.0% · 426 of 426 shared votes
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Paul Davies
Labour
100.0% · 422 of 422 shared votes
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Steve Yemm
Labour
100.0% · 412 of 412 shared votes
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Sir Mark Tami
Labour
100.0% · 411 of 411 shared votes
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Chris Vince
Labour (Co-op)
100.0% · 409 of 409 shared votes
Votes least like
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Sir Roger Gale
Conservative
0.4% · 1 of 252 shared votes
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Sir Geoffrey Cox
Conservative
0.6% · 1 of 180 shared votes
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Mrs Kemi Badenoch
Conservative
0.8% · 1 of 126 shared votes
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George Freeman
Conservative
0.9% · 2 of 214 shared votes
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Alan Mak
Conservative
1.0% · 3 of 310 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.
Visits outside the UK1
- International visit to Qatar between 05 December 2025 and 08 December 2025 (registered 16 Dec 2025)
Miscellaneous3
- Member, Halesowen Abbey Trust Board. This is an unpaid role. (registered 18 Nov 2025)
- Member, Rowley Regis Town Board. This is an unpaid role. (registered 18 Nov 2025)
- Trustee of The Birmingham Settlement. This is an unpaid role. (registered 15 Jul 2024)
Written questions
Gambling: Licensing
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to Investigate Europe's report entitled Payment firms handled millions for companies linked to unlicensed gambling network, published on 9 July 2026, whether the payments associati
Answer · 20 Jul 2026
We are committed to taking action on the illegal gambling market. Since its launch in January this year, the Illegal Gambling Taskforce has worked with payment providers and other relevant stakeholders to consider the best way to tackle the issue of payme...
Cryptocurrencies: Gambling
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what information her Department holds on the Reform Party holding discussions with the Gambling Commission on Crypto Gambling.
Answer · 20 Jul 2026
The Gambling Commission, as the independent regulator for gambling, has responsibility for making decisions around licensing. The Gambling Commission has not been approached or held any discussion with the Reform Party on crypto gambling.
Gambling: Internet
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps the Gambling Commission is taking to prevent UK licensed gambling software companies providing games to illegal gambling sites.
Answer · 17 Jul 2026
The Gambling Commission, as the independent regulator for gambling, has responsibility for making decisions around licensing. As part of its regulatory approach, the Gambling Commission assesses applicants against the statutory licensing objectives and ma...
Gambling: Cryptocurrencies
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will publish a list of organisations that have lobbied the Gambling Commission or her Department on the subject of crypto gambling.
Answer · 16 Jul 2026
As the Gambling Commission is an independent regulatory body, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport does not hold records of which organisations have lobbied the Commission on any particular topic. Transparency data for ministerial meetings will be ...
Employment: Young People
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking in response to the findings of the report entitled Young people and work: interim report, published on 28 May 2026.
Answer · 29 Jun 2026
I commissioned Alan Millburn’s review precisely because this is one of the key issues we inherited. And I am determined, my department will play its role in addressing this.We are doing this through investing £2.5 billion through the Youth Guarantee, Expa...
Artificial Intelligence: Gambling
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps the Government is taking to prevent AI tools from directing UK consumers to black market gambling websites.
Answer · 8 Jun 2026
The Government takes the issue of children being directed to illegal gambling sites very seriously.AI chatbots covered by the Online Safety Act must protect all users from illegal content. We continue to work with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure th...
Gambling: Children
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with social media and streaming platforms about preventing gambling promotions from reaching under-18s.
Answer · 8 Jun 2026
Gambling advertising on social media must adhere to the same standards set for other mediums. Advertising codes require operators to ensure targeting is used responsibly, utilising tools available on platforms to exclude under-18s and other vulnerable gro...
Gambling: Children and Young People
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to prevent gambling operators from using content marketing to reach children and young people.
Answer · 8 Jun 2026
The Government is committed to prioritising protections for children and young people.Operators must comply with the UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional Marketing (CAP Code) when advertising online, including when utilising c...
Early day motions
| 5 Mar 2026 | Halesowen Ramblers | 3 sig. |
| 23 Feb 2026 | Newfield Park Primary Academy | 2 sig. |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Startime Variety | 2 sig. |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Vicky's Dog Grooming Parlour | 3 sig. |
| 15 Oct 2025 | Corngreaves Academy | 3 sig. |
| 8 Sep 2025 | Aching Arms | 3 sig. |
Speeches in the chamber
15 Jul 2026 Iran
I thank the right hon. Lady. She talks about the UK’s military support in the conflict. I wonder whether she is suggesting that we should have provided support to the Americans during the initial attacks, as some Opposition Members suggest…
15 Jul 2026 Iran
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15 Jul 2026 Iran
The right hon. Lady raises the JCPOA and the negotiations with Iran 10 or so years ago. Do you think we are closer to a nuclear negotiation today than we were back then? Do you think that negotiating at the start would have been a better a…
6 Jul 2026 Topical Questions
T4. I was pleased to see co-operation with the Netherlands on a new amphibious fleet in the defence investment plan. I spent two years of my career working alongside the Dutch marines, and the Royal Marines have a long history of co-ope…
6 Jul 2026 Russia: Level of Threat to UK
I was concerned to see reports last week of drones launched from Russian shadow fleet vessels overflying critical infrastructure in the UK, including nuclear air bases and nuclear sites, as well as other concerning issues. I welcome the ac…
6 Jul 2026 Russia: Level of Threat to UK
13. What assessment he has made of the level of threat from Russia.
1 Jul 2026 Engagements
Q4. I associate myself with the Prime Minister’s comments on the legacy of Jo Cox.I know that all of us in this place have been following the contest for No. 10 quite closely in recent weeks, but amid the north versus south debate, I th…
29 Jun 2026 Asylum Accommodation
Last week we heard the very welcome news that the final asylum hotel in Dudley borough has closed. The system set up by the Conservatives was a complete failure. It was very inappropriate to house people in town centres, and it was extreme…
29 Jun 2026 Topical Questions
Sadly, Dudley borough was named in Alan Milburn’s “Young people and work” report as the worst performing borough in the country for tracking 16 and 17-year-olds—for over a thousand 16 and 17-year-olds, it was unknown whether they were work…
23 Jun 2026 Defence Spending and Readiness
I recognise similar circumstances at that time when I served, which was for a shorter period than my hon. Friend, but does she recognise the massive impact on morale of the successive real-terms pay cuts that the Conservatives gave our bra…
23 Jun 2026 Defence Spending and Readiness
I am glad that the hon. Gentleman has raised air defence. Does he regret the cuts made to air defence under the last Government, when funding for defence reduced so dramatically, and does he welcome the investment this Government are makin…
17 Jun 2026 High Street Shops: Illicit Activity
We can see the scale of the problem across the country from how many people have come to the debate today from different nations, cities, towns, seaside resorts and rural areas. It is great to see such interest. I am pleased about the step…
17 Jun 2026 High Street Shops: Illicit Activity
I agree, and I hope the Government are looking to close some of the loopholes at Companies House and strengthen oversight of fake directors who are abusing the system. Finally, I am concerned about whether landlords can be complicit in …
17 Jun 2026 High Street Shops: Illicit Activity
My hon. Friend makes an important point. Why are they wrapping the windows? The first question must be: what are they trying to hide? We want our town centres to be welcoming, warm and open. That practice is completely against that type of…
17 Jun 2026 High Street Shops: Illicit Activity
I agree that it sounds like a very helpful proposal. On the subject of permits and businesses, there is much more the Government can do to restrict the permitting of high street bookmakers, which many Members have spoken about. In the N…
17 Jun 2026 High Street Shops: Illicit Activity
My hon. Friend makes a really important point. Local authority trading standards were underfunded and under-resourced by between 30% and 40%, according to some estimates, during the 14 years of Conservative government. Local authorities an…
17 Jun 2026 High Street Shops: Illicit Activity
My hon. Friend makes a really good point about the challenges that seaside towns face. I agree that this blight is affecting the whole country, so we need to look at all the hotspots. The impacts of this problem are really big. Organise…
17 Jun 2026 High Street Shops: Illicit Activity
Yes. It is a really positive development, because it allows His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, trading standards and the police to investigate properly in those 12 months and build a case so that they can go after not just the shop but the…
17 Jun 2026 High Street Shops: Illicit Activity
I am glad my hon. Friend raised that issue. He shared with me some photographs of paraphernalia that looks just like a packet of Skittles or a packet of sweets. It is completely unacceptable that we allow businesses to market these things,…
17 Jun 2026 High Street Shops: Illicit Activity
Absolutely. My hon. Friend is completely right that we need to tackle those dodgy shops. I am pleased that the Government have made a range of announcements on that, but I will make further suggestions for where we might go even further. …
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- Finance Bill 22 Jan 2025 – 30 Jan 2025
- Human Rights (Joint Committee) 13 Nov 2024 – 6 Jan 2025
Expenses
Contact & offices
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alex Ballinger, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Alex Ballinger?
Alex Ballinger is a Member of Parliament representing Halesowen in the House of Commons. See Alex Ballinger's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Alex Ballinger represent?
Alex Ballinger sits as Labour. See Alex Ballinger's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Alex Ballinger represent?
Alex Ballinger is the Member of Parliament for Halesowen. See Alex Ballinger's official Parliament profile.
How long has Alex Ballinger been an MP?
Alex Ballinger has served in the House of Commons for 2 years. See Alex Ballinger's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Alex Ballinger?
Alex Ballinger has 4 entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Alex Ballinger's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.