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Member of Parliament

Jonathan Hinder

Labour MP for Pendle and Clitheroe

At a glanceJonathan Hinder is a Labour MP for Pendle and Clitheroe, and has represented the seat for 2 years. They have cast 442 votes in Commons divisions (77% attendance), tabled 35 written questions and registered 1 financial interest.

Votes cast442
Attendance77%
Voted Aye231
Voted No211
Voted with party99.1%
Rebellions4

Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Jonathan Hinder did not vote in 133. A rebellion is a vote against the way most of their own party voted; free votes, where no party line applies, are left out.

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

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Miscellaneous1
  • Director of Blue Labour Campaign Limited. This is an unpaid role. (registered 6 Nov 2025)

Source: Register of Interests on parliament.uk.

Written questions35 tabled
Apprentices: Reform 1 Jul 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that apprenticeship reforms support employers and employer engagement, particularly in engineering and manufacturing sectors.

Answer · 10 Jul 2026

This Government is transforming the Apprenticeships Levy into a new Growth and Skills Levy in England, backed by £1 billion of additional investment, giving employers greater flexibility, including within the engineering and manufacturing sectors, creatin...

Apprentices: Small Businesses 1 Jul 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the barriers faced by small and medium-sized enterprises in offering apprenticeship opportunities, and what steps are needed to address these.

Answer · 10 Jul 2026

I refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave on 12 June 2026 to Question UIN 7073.

Affordable Housing: Greater London 30 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of potential merits of releasing surplus Strategic Industrial Location at Park Royal for affordable housing.

Answer · 9 Jul 2026

No such assessment has been made by the government. The use of Strategic Industrial Land in London is a matter for the Mayor of London and considered through his London Plan. I understand that the Mayor intends to consult on a new draft London Plan in the...

Police: Training 30 Jun 2026 · Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to ensure that police officer initial training equips officers with adequate mental resilience.

Answer · 6 Jul 2026

The Government recognises the significant psychological demands of policing and is committed to ensuring officers are supported throughout their careers, from initial training through to retirement. The College of Policing sets clear standards for forces ...

Police: Disciplinary Proceedings 30 Jun 2026 · Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of police misconduct proceedings being publicly available on police officer mental health.

Answer · 6 Jul 2026

The Government recognises the significant psychological demands of policing and is committed to ensuring officers are supported throughout their careers, from initial training through to retirement. The College of Policing sets clear standards for forces ...

Police: Mental Health 30 Jun 2026 · Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what research is being undertaken into building mental resilience and treating trauma in serving police officers.

Answer · 6 Jul 2026

The Government recognises the significant psychological demands of policing and is committed to ensuring officers are supported throughout their careers, from initial training through to retirement. The College of Policing sets clear standards for forces ...

Police: Mental Health 30 Jun 2026 · Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what proportion of serving police officers have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Answer · 6 Jul 2026

The Home Office does not collect data on the number of police officers with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.The Government recognises the significant psychological demands of policing and is committed to ensuring officers are supported throughout their car...

Industry: Lancashire 1 Jun 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to ensure the government's industrial strategy supports industry in Lancashire.

Answer · 9 Jun 2026

The Government is ensuring its Industrial Strategy supports industry in Lancashire by aligning national priorities with local strengths in advanced manufacturing, defence, digital and clean energy sectors. This includes targeted investment in skills, inno...

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Speeches in the chamber57 on record

13 Jul 2026   Topical Questions

T8. The Police Federation is the only staff association that police officers can join to represent them, and yet the chief executive has paid himself £1.4 million over two years from members’ subscriptions. Does the Minister agree that …

13 Jul 2026   Mental Health Support for Police Officers

I thank the Minister for her answer to my written question confirming that the Home Office does not collect data on post-traumatic stress disorder in police officers. Does she agree that either the Home Office or police forces need to have…

6 Jul 2026   Police Leadership Commission Report

I thank the Minister for her statement. I welcome the focus on police leadership, and look forward to reading the report in detail. I thank her for acknowledging that this Government are not the first to grapple with this issue. Those of u…

22 Jun 2026   Pathways Study: Puberty Suppression

There is huge opposition to this among people who vote Labour, including many of my constituents, so I implore—

22 Jun 2026   Pathways Study: Puberty Suppression

The Secretary of State has repeatedly told us that he feels uncomfortable and uneasy. If I am totally honest, I do not think that he believes that this is right at all. I think that in his heart, he knows that this is wrong. Of course it i…

2 Jun 2026   Murder of Henry Nowak

As you know, Mr Speaker, there is no bigger champion of policing in this House than me, but the body-worn footage of Henry Nowak’s death is gut-wrenching and the police response, on the basis of what we know so far, is unfathomable. It is…

15 Apr 2026   Police Federation

I particularly thank my hon. Friends the Members for Stevenage (Kevin Bonavia) and for Dagenham and Rainham (Margaret Mullane) for their support for police officers. I know that the effectiveness of the Police Federation is not necessari…

15 Apr 2026   Police Federation

I am so pleased that my hon. Friend mentioned that, as I briefly did earlier, because I do not mean to diminish the work of many federation representatives. There are many brilliant federation representatives and leaders in some parts of t…

15 Apr 2026   Police Federation

I am not discussing that today, but the hon. Gentleman makes a valid point. Having diversity of options for officers could be useful in instances such as that. I thank the National Police Association, formed of former federation reps an…

15 Apr 2026   Police Federation

I would not dispute that one jot. The present national leadership say that “a transformed Federation is the best way to deliver effective representation” but I am afraid that officers have heard it all before. I dare say they will he…

15 Apr 2026   Police Federation

I beg to move, That this House has considered the effectiveness of the Police Federation. I am pleased to speak under your chairship, Mrs Harris. I will start by briefly sharing some of my experiences as a police officer, so brace yo…

14 Apr 2026   “For Women Scotland” Court Ruling: First Anniversary

Does the hon. Member accept that, as she says, men are generally the ones who attack women and that, if we do not have single-sex spaces, predatory men will use circumstances that are to their benefit to attack women? That is exactly why w…

14 Apr 2026   “For Women Scotland” Court Ruling: First Anniversary

Will the hon. Lady give way?

14 Apr 2026   “For Women Scotland” Court Ruling: First Anniversary

The hon. Lady is outlining cases where the application of that guidance might be difficult. Does she think that it would be difficult for someone to determine whether I, given the way I look, should be in a women’s single-sex space?

14 Apr 2026   “For Women Scotland” Court Ruling: First Anniversary

I just want to put on the record how welcome it is to see the comments of the Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar. It is fair to say that Scottish Labour has been on a bit of a journey on this issue, but he has got to the right place, and …

23 Mar 2026   Topical Questions

I commend Northumbria police for overseeing a huge and safe policing operation at the Newcastle-Sunderland match over the weekend, one of the many matches successfully policed every season. However, given that those officers are taken from…

23 Mar 2026   Puberty Blockers Clinical Trial

Will my hon. Friend give way?

23 Mar 2026   Puberty Blockers Clinical Trial

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. The proposed puberty blockers trial on children is not just badly designed; it is profoundly unethical. It proposes that vulnerable children who are struggling with their ident…

26 Jan 2026   Police Reform White Paper

Policing needs a stronger national centre, modern IT systems that actually work and can talk to each other, and much better mental health support for officers who are exposed to so much trauma. These reforms could deliver that, so I welcom…

13 Jan 2026   Puberty Suppressants

The Government were right to bring in the indefinite ban on puberty blockers due to concerns over the past 15 years about the gender services treatment that was being given. Over that time, 2,000 children who were questioning their gender …

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Expenses£21,776 · 2025/26
Office Costs£20,149
Accommodation£1,627

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Colne office, Suite 5 Burton House, 2a Market Place, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0AS

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Clitheroe office, 44 York Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2DL

Frequently asked questions

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Who is Jonathan Hinder?

Jonathan Hinder is a Member of Parliament representing Pendle and Clitheroe in the House of Commons. See Jonathan Hinder's official Parliament profile.

Which party does Jonathan Hinder represent?

Jonathan Hinder sits as Labour. See Jonathan Hinder's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency does Jonathan Hinder represent?

Jonathan Hinder is the Member of Parliament for Pendle and Clitheroe. See Jonathan Hinder's official Parliament profile.

How long has Jonathan Hinder been an MP?

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

What registered interests are listed for Jonathan Hinder?

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

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