Portrait of Luke Murphy

Member of Parliament

Luke Murphy

Labour MP for Basingstoke

At a glanceLuke Murphy is a Labour MP for Basingstoke, and has represented the seat for 2 years. They have cast 467 votes in Commons divisions (81% attendance), tabled 147 written questions and registered 1 financial interest.

Votes cast467
Attendance81%
Voted Aye234
Voted No233
Voted with party100%
Rebellions0

Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Luke Murphy did not vote in 108. 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.

Biographyfrom Parliament
Luke Murphy is the Labour MP for Basingstoke, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
Current roles2 held
  • Labour Party since 4 Jul 2024
  • Basingstoke Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
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Register of financial interests1 entry

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Miscellaneous1
  • Unpaid member of the independent Housing Policy and Delivery Oversight Committee (registered 17 Oct 2025)

Source: Register of Interests on parliament.uk.

Written questions147 tabled
Fuel Poverty 13 Jul 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking through its cross-government data strategy to develop a secure, unified data-sharing framework with the Department for (a) Energy Security and Net Ze

Answer · 17 Jul 2026

The Digital Economy Act 2017 (‘DEA’) Part 5, Chapter 1 Public Service Delivery Powers enable information sharing between certain public authorities and gas and electricity suppliers. This information sharing power enables government departments (such as t...

Fuel Poverty 13 Jul 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that data held across HM Treasury, HMRC and the Department for Work and Pensions is used effectively to reduce fuel poverty and improve the targeting of ener

Answer · 21 Jul 2026

The Government recognises the pressure that rising energy prices place on households. We already use data from multiple sources including HMRC and DWP to identify households eligible for the Warm Home Discount, enabling most rebates to be paid automatical...

Energy: Business 1 Jul 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what progress his Department has made on helping to reduce business energy costs.

Answer · 7 Jul 2026

Every business in the country has paid the price of Britain’s dependence on foreign fossil fuel markets. The government’s clean power mission will end the exposure of industry to the rollercoaster of fossil fuel prices. And we are supporting businesses th...

Armed Forces: Suicide 16 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Defence

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what consideration he has given to publishing annual data on suicides among armed forces veterans.

Answer · 24 Mar 2026

Any suicide is a tragedy and is one too many. Our thoughts remain with the families, friends and colleagues of all those affected. In 2024, for the first time ever, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) published annual suicide rates (year 2021) for th...

Private Rented Housing: Vulnerable Adults 16 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what mechanisms his Department uses to monitor (a) the impact of private rented sector reforms on the availability of housing for vulnerable people and (b) local housing authorit

Answer · 1 Apr 2026

My Department collects data on the private rented sector through the English Housing Survey, which is published annually and can be found on gov.uk here, and through ongoing longitudinal survey of private tenants. My Department also publishes data showing...

Oil and Gas Transition Training Fund 4 Feb 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many workers applied to the Oil and Gas Transition Training Fund during the pilot programme; and what estimate he has made of the number of workers who will be supported by the Oil and Ga

Answer · 13 Feb 2026

As of 6th February, the Oil and Gas Transition Training Fund has received 980 applications and of these 402 have been approved so far. Following the success of the Oil and Gas Transition Training Fund pilot in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire UK and Scotti...

Employment: Parents 4 Feb 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of trends in the availability of flexible, remote or hybrid working on mothers with childcare responsibilities, including in Basingstoke; whether he h

Answer · 13 Feb 2026

We’re delivering a modern deal for working parents through the Employment Rights Act. Improving access to flexible working to allow parents to fit work around their family life, and employers will be expected to agree flexible working requests unless ther...

Further Education: VAT 21 Jan 2026 · Treasury

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the inability of Further Education colleges to reclaim VAT on their financial sustainability.

Answer · 28 Jan 2026

Further Education (FE) funding is vital to ensure people are being trained in the skills they need to thrive in the modern labour market. The 2025 Spending Review provided an additional £1.2 billion per year by 2028-29 for skills and £1.7 billion of capit...

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Speeches in the chamber237 on record

15 Jul 2026   Estate Regeneration

I thank the Minister for her response. I particularly want to recognise the points she made about repairs and maintenance. I would welcome her passing on my request to the Housing Minister, and I acknowledge what she said about residential…

15 Jul 2026   Estate Regeneration

I completely accept that, as the Minister said, residential ballots are not the answer in and of themselves, but they do drive the behaviour that helps to build community consent. Will she extend my request to the Housing Minister, our hon…

15 Jul 2026   Estate Regeneration

I beg to move, That this House has considered estate regeneration. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison. I want to use this debate to talk about the principles of estate regeneration, its real-life impacts a…

13 Jul 2026   Local Government Reorganisation

Can the Minister confirm that Ministers will be considering representations from councillors and MPs on the interim warding arrangements? There is some concern in Basingstoke and across North Hampshire that urban areas could be disadvantag…

8 Jul 2026   Engagements

Yesterday, I was proud to host members of Basingstoke’s Nepalese community here in Parliament, including a number of Gurkha veterans. One of the issues we discussed was Gurkha pensions, and I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Al…

7 Jul 2026   Topical Questions

Third-party brokers will rightly be regulated through the energy independence Bill, but the market is complex, and time-poor business owners still find it hard to find the right deal. Is the Secretary of State willing to explore measures t…

30 Jun 2026   Defence Investment Plan

I welcome the defence investment plan and the additional investment announced today. Too many defence SMEs locally tell me how difficult it is to navigate the defence procurement system and to win contracts. Will the Secretary of State set…

24 Jun 2026   Climate Change

As many Members have mentioned, the temperature outside the Chamber has been climbing towards 40°C and a red heat health alert is in force. Fifty years ago, the summer of 1976 left a mark that many people still remember. We are living thro…

24 Jun 2026   Climate Change

Does the hon. Member not think that we would give more credence to the scrutiny that the Conservatives are providing if some of their claims could be found in the carbon budget on which we are voting? Could he tell the House where it says …

24 Jun 2026   Climate Change

Point 299 of the impact assessment says: “The transition away from fossil fuels will lead to a net increase in job creation”. I believe the right hon. Lady said a moment ago that it does not mention at all the impact on jobs. I invit…

24 Jun 2026   Climate Change

I have read it.

24 Jun 2026   Climate Change

The right hon. Lady’s argument would have a lot more credibility if she had not said, in 2023: “Nothing will distract us from achieving net zero or driving forward renewables…I want people to feel nothing but unadulterated optimism…We a…

24 Jun 2026   Climate Change

I have read it.

16 Jun 2026   West Bank: Settler Activity

May I echo what hon. Members have said about Jo Cox? One Palestinian child has been killed every week in the west bank since January 2025. Hundreds remain in detention, and many more face significant disruption to their education. What …

16 Jun 2026   West Bank: Settler Activity

9. What diplomatic steps her Department is taking in response to settler activity in the west bank.

4 Jun 2026   Pride Month

I thank my hon. Friend for that intervention. I pay tribute not only to those organisations but to him for the work I know he did with many colleagues to secure that money. Ghana and other countries rolling back on LGBT rights is a demonst…

4 Jun 2026   Pride Month

I am grateful to follow the hon. Member for Brighton Pavilion (Siân Berry). I welcome the speeches made by the Minister and the shadow Minister, which were warm and deeply personal, and I recognise the really powerful speech made by the Ch…

1 Jun 2026   Health Bill

I welcome the NHS modernisation Bill as the next step in improving our NHS. When I was elected as the Member for Basingstoke, access to GPs, dentists and mental health services was not good enough. There were unacceptably long waits for el…

1 Jun 2026   Topical Questions

T6. Basingstoke is home to a number of vibrant and successful cadet forces—air, Army and sea cadets, as a well as a number of combined cadet forces at the Costello and Vyne schools. Will the Minister join me in paying tribute to those …

21 Apr 2026   Middle East: Economic Update

I welcome the Chancellor’s statement and the announcements made by her and the Energy Secretary. We have seen two fossil fuel shocks in just the past five years, which have done untold damage to our economy. Half the recessions since the 1…

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Full parliamentary career4 past posts

Committee memberships

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Expenses£11,178 · 2025/26
Office Costs£9,268
Accommodation£1,784
Staffing£125

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Luke Murphy, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Luke Murphy?

Luke Murphy is a Member of Parliament representing Basingstoke in the House of Commons. See Luke Murphy's official Parliament profile.

Which party does Luke Murphy represent?

Luke Murphy sits as Labour. See Luke Murphy's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency does Luke Murphy represent?

Luke Murphy is the Member of Parliament for Basingstoke. See Luke Murphy's official Parliament profile.

How long has Luke Murphy been an MP?

Luke Murphy has served in the House of Commons for 2 years. See Luke Murphy's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Luke Murphy?

Luke Murphy has 1 entry in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Luke Murphy's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.