At a glanceDarren Paffey is a Labour MP for Southampton Itchen, and has represented the seat for 2 years. They have cast 448 votes in Commons divisions (78% attendance), tabled 132 written questions and registered 1 financial interest.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Darren Paffey did not vote in 127. 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
- Education Committee Committee since 21 Oct 2024
- Southampton Itchen Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
- Labour Party since 4 Jul 2024
Voting record
Voting alignment
Votes most like
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Sojan Joseph
Labour
100.0% · 440 of 440 shared votes
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Sean Woodcock
Labour
100.0% · 429 of 429 shared votes
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Liz Twist
Labour
100.0% · 420 of 420 shared votes
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Alan Strickland
Labour
100.0% · 419 of 419 shared votes
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Tom Collins
Labour
100.0% · 416 of 416 shared votes
Votes least like
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George Freeman
Conservative
0.8% · 2 of 241 shared votes
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Sir Roger Gale
Conservative
1.1% · 3 of 272 shared votes
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Sir Mel Stride
Conservative
1.2% · 3 of 251 shared votes
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Victoria Atkins
Conservative
1.5% · 4 of 268 shared votes
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Chris Philp
Conservative
1.7% · 5 of 293 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.
Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources1
- UK Chamber of Shipping - £302.40 (registered 2 Mar 2026)
Written questions
Ambulance Services: Training
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many students are expected to complete approved paramedic training courses in England in (a) 2026 and (b) 2027; how many Band 5 newly qualified paramedic posts NHS ambulance trusts plan to recr
Awaiting an answer from the Department of Health and Social Care.
Obesity: Drugs
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of variations between integrated care boards in access to weight-loss injections such as tirzepatide for weight management; whether the funding provided to integrated ca
Awaiting an answer from the Department of Health and Social Care.
Waste Disposal: Contracts
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance her Department provides to local authorities on ensuring value for money in contracts for the treatment of separately collected household food waste, including where priv
Answer · 14 Jul 2026
Defra does not provide direct guidance to local authorities for the procurement of food waste treatment contracts. However, Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), funded by Defra have provided guidance for local authorities to support the implementa...
Development Aid
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what progress her Department has made on restoring spending on official development assistance. to 0.7% of Gross National Income.
Answer · 1 Jul 2026
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided in response to Question 66549 on 21 July 2025.
Housing: Disability
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, (a) what assessment he has made of the extent of barriers faced by disabled leaseholders seeking reasonable adaptions of their homes and communal areas and (b) what steps is he t
Answer · 20 Jul 2026
The government recognises how important home adaptations are in enabling older and disabled people to live as independently as possible in a safe and suitable environment.The Disabled Facilities Grants funds adaptations to improve access to homes, includi...
Death: Registration
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, (a) what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the inclusion of weekends and bank holidays in the 5 day legal requirement to register a death on the timeliness of death registr
Answer · 3 Jul 2026
Monitoring has shown good appointment availability to enable the registration of deaths in England and Wales within the 5-day statutory time period. The Government’s work towards transforming the death registration process will allow the bereaved to regis...
Department for Work and Pensions: Communication
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to modernise communications with the public and claimants, including increased use of email correspondence.
Answer · 24 Jun 2026
The Department is modernising communications with the public and claimants as part of its wider digital-first strategy, while ensuring that support remains available for those who need non-digital channels. We are moving towards the digitisation of notifi...
IVF: Health Services
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to review guidance to Integrated Care Boards on access to NHS-funded frozen embryo transfers for patients with remaining embryos from previous NHS-funded IVF cycles see
Answer · 15 Jun 2026
Funding decisions for health services in England are made by integrated care boards (ICBs) and are based on the clinical needs of their local population.On 31 March, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published its updated fertil...
Speeches in the chamber
25 Jun 2026 Ports and Port Connectivity
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Jardine. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Truro and Falmouth (Jayne Kirkham) for securing a debate on this important issue. Ports handle 95% of Britain’s physical trade; sea freight a…
9 Jun 2026 Water Safety
Thank you, Ms McVey, for your skilful chairing and ensuring that everyone got to have their say. I thank every Member for bringing to life the devastation that drowning causes across this country. We do not and should not accept it as just…
9 Jun 2026 Water Safety
I absolutely share my condolences with Junior’s family. I cannot imagine what they will be feeling this week, but I hope this debate will bring forward ideas on how we can prevent drownings. On the suggestion that my hon. Friend made ab…
9 Jun 2026 Water Safety
I will.
9 Jun 2026 Water Safety
The hon. Gentleman raises some important points about the gaps that still exist in the jigsaw of different services, support and funding; I will return to that later. The Royal Life Saving Society is producing a report on the last six y…
9 Jun 2026 Water Safety
I am so sorry to hear about that situation. I commend Ren and the many other parents who go far beyond any strength I could ever muster, were this to happen to my family. The hon. Lady is right that they are the most powerful advocates, an…
9 Jun 2026 Water Safety
The hon. Member is absolutely right and makes an important point. Following a debate during drowning prevention week last year, I was pleased that it was confirmed that water safety education, including the Royal Life Saving Society’s wat…
9 Jun 2026 Water Safety
I beg to move, That this House has considered water safety. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship this morning, Ms McVey. I thank the Minister for attending to hear the points to be made. I declare an interest as chair of th…
3 Jun 2026 Engagements
Less than 48 hours ago the family of Henry Nowak stood on the steps of Southampton Crown court and gave a courageous and dignified statement in which they said: “We want to use Henry’s heartbreaking story to make change for the better. …
3 Jun 2026 Defence Growth Deal: Economic Impact
One of the many things I have learned on the excellent armed forces parliamentary scheme with the Navy this year is the importance of UK defence manufacturing for our economy and our national security. In Southampton we have Tekever and Le…
3 Jun 2026 Defence Growth Deal: Economic Impact
3. What assessment he has made of the potential economic impact of the defence growth deal on Northern Ireland.
2 Jun 2026 Murder of Henry Nowak
I thank the Secretary of State for her statement. Henry was a popular and much-loved student at the University of Southampton, and his murder has horrified our city. Both I and my hon. Friend the Member for Southampton Test (Satvir Kaur) c…
20 May 2026 Banking Hubs
The hon. Gentleman is being incredibly generous with his time. I share his frustration that from the northern parts of Scotland to Southampton, on the south coast, the criteria is completely inadequate. In fact, in its assessment for the B…
27 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
It would be most welcome to hear the Minister’s reassurance about who this Government are acting for. The 21-month process may not serve young people growing up in Britain, or their parents, carers or teachers who are crying out for help. …
27 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
I start by saying how proud I am of the Government in bringing forth a momentous Bill. Its Committee was only the second Bill Committee that I cut my teeth on, and it is a Bill of a generation. It breaks down so many of the barriers that w…
25 Mar 2026 Engagements
Q4. May I associate myself with the Prime Minister’s remarks on the terrible Golders Green attack? Rebuilding trust and integrity in our democracy matters deeply to my constituents in Southampton. Shamefully, it does not matter at all to…
23 Mar 2026 Middle East
May I associate myself with the comments by the Secretary of State when he commends our brave servicemen and women? Far from “hanging around”, which the Leader of the Opposition thinks they are doing, they are working night and day to prot…
11 Mar 2026 Commonwealth Day 2026
I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing the debate. He will know that in the history of the Commonwealth, many have gone to it and come from it through the port city of Southampton. As he speaks about the future value of the Commonwealth…
11 Mar 2026 Commonwealth Day 2026
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2 Mar 2026 Topical Questions
Literacy levels among Southampton’s children remain a challenge, and I commend the work of so many teachers in attempting to close that gap. Can the Minister say how schools in my constituency can best engage with the National Year of Read…
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill 15 Jan 2025 – 11 Feb 2025
- Water (Special Measures) Bill [HL] 18 Dec 2024 – 16 Jan 2025
Expenses
Contact & offices
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Darren Paffey, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Darren Paffey?
Darren Paffey is a Member of Parliament representing Southampton Itchen in the House of Commons. See Darren Paffey's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Darren Paffey represent?
Darren Paffey sits as Labour. See Darren Paffey's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Darren Paffey represent?
Darren Paffey is the Member of Parliament for Southampton Itchen. See Darren Paffey's official Parliament profile.
How long has Darren Paffey been an MP?
Darren Paffey has served in the House of Commons for 2 years. See Darren Paffey's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Darren Paffey?
Darren Paffey has 1 entry in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Darren Paffey's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.