At a glanceAnna Dixon is a Labour MP for Shipley, and has represented the seat for 2 years. They have cast 485 votes in Commons divisions (84% attendance), tabled 142 written questions and registered 4 financial interests.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Anna Dixon did not vote in 90. 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
- Public Accounts Committee Committee since 28 Oct 2024
- Labour Party since 4 Jul 2024
- Shipley Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
Voting record
Voting alignment
Votes most like
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Sean Woodcock
Labour
100.0% · 465 of 465 shared votes
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Liz Twist
Labour
100.0% · 462 of 462 shared votes
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Sojan Joseph
Labour
100.0% · 462 of 462 shared votes
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Paul Waugh
Labour (Co-op)
100.0% · 451 of 451 shared votes
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Laurence Turner
Labour
100.0% · 447 of 447 shared votes
Votes least like
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Victoria Atkins
Conservative
0.7% · 2 of 291 shared votes
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George Freeman
Conservative
0.8% · 2 of 257 shared votes
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Kevin Hollinrake
Conservative
1.0% · 3 of 306 shared votes
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Chris Philp
Conservative
1.0% · 3 of 305 shared votes
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Sir Roger Gale
Conservative
1.0% · 3 of 297 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.
Land and property (within or outside the UK)1
- Property in London (registered 26 Jul 2024)
Miscellaneous3
- Parliamentary chair of Christians on the Left, an affiliate of the Labour Party. This is an unpaid role. (registered 1 Apr 2025)
- Member of the Shipley Towns Fund Board. This is an unpaid role. (registered 18 Nov 2024)
- Trustee (unpaid) with Helpforce Community, a charity that accelerates the growth and impact of volunteering in health and care organisations in the UK. (registered 16 Jul 2024)
Written questions
Brain Cancer: Research
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the answer of 10 November 2025 to Question 78821, whether additional resources have been allocated to research on (a) Giloma, (b) Glioblastoma, (c) Astrocytoma, (d) DIPG and (e) D
Answer · 29 Jun 2026
I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner on 10 November 2025 to Question 78821. As investment for cancer research is calculated retrospectively, with a time lag due to annual reporting cycles, 2024/25 i...
Fireworks: Regulation
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department plans to consult on the regulation of fireworks.
Answer · 26 Jun 2026
The Government recognises that people hold a range of views on fireworks, including their impact on people, animals and local communities, as well as their importance to businesses and public events. The regulatory framework is kept under review, and I wi...
Telecommunications: Infrastructure
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what progress she has made on revising the Cabinet Siting and Pole Siting Code of Practice.
Answer · 30 Jun 2026
In August 2024, the then Minister of State for Data Protection and Telecoms asked industry to consider revising the Cabinet Siting and Pole Siting Code of Practice to better reflect community concerns and convened a roundtable discussion with network oper...
Parents: Conditions of Employment
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to improve working conditions for parents working in primary and secondary education settings.
Answer · 9 Jun 2026
The department is taking a range of steps to improve working conditions for parents working in schools.The Employment Rights Act 2025 provides for the establishment of the School Support Staff Negotiating Body (SSSNB). This will be a new statutory body wi...
X Corp
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of whether X continues to qualify for protection as a platform rather than a publisher under UK law.
Answer · 9 Jun 2026
The Online Safety Act imposes a range of duties on user-to-user service providers, including X, requiring them to proactively identify, mitigate and manage risks to users, and to be accountable for the safety of their platforms. Service providers must pro...
English Language: GCSE and IGCSE
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the parity of GCSE English Language and IGCSE English Language on the coursework route qualifications.
Answer · 9 Jun 2026
GCSE English Language and IGCSE English Language are distinct qualifications, which are assessed and regulated in different ways.GCSE English Language qualifications in England are regulated by Ofqual, with subject content set by the Department. These GCS...
Eyesight: Children
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what consideration his Department has given to reviewing NHS optical voucher values for children with complex visual needs, particularly those with conditions such as Albanism.
Answer · 28 May 2026
The Government recognises the importance of ensuring that children, including those with complex visual needs such as albinism, can access appropriate optical care and appliances.National Health Service optical vouchers are designed to support eligible gr...
Children: Maintenance
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to Answer of 2 June 2025 on Question 56485 on the limited capability for work and work-related activity element of Universal Credit, what progress has been made in reviewing the Child Maintenan
Answer · 27 Apr 2026
The Government is conducting a review of the child maintenance calculation to make sure it is fit for purpose. This includes updating the underlying research and ensuring it is fair for both parents and encourages willing and able compliance.The outcome o...
Speeches in the chamber
13 Jul 2026 State of Climate and Nature
I commend the organisers of the national emergency briefing, which I attended last year, as well as the local organisers of the people’s emergency briefing in Shipley. The climate and nature crisis is an emergency. We see the consequences;…
8 Jul 2026 NHS Corridor Care
I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend that it is not about fixing the problem at the front door; it is about fixing the problem at the back door. Does she agree that closer integration of health and social care is part of the answer to e…
8 Jul 2026 NHS Corridor Care
Will my hon. Friend give way?
8 Jul 2026 NHS Corridor Care
I thank my hon. Friend for securing this debate. She has spoken about some of the impacts of this issue. My 80-odd-year-old mum was recently admitted to Airedale hospital with acute respiratory issues. She had to wait in a chair for over 1…
6 Jul 2026 Patient Safety Review
I commend the hon. Gentleman for speaking so clearly about why having an independent HSSIB—independent of those providers—to investigate is so important. Time and again, we hear about devastating failings in the NHS. He alludes to maternit…
2 Jul 2026 Commonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing Agents
I thank my hon. Friend and her Committee for the excellent work that they have done in preparation for this Bill. Pensioners who bought retirement flats in Aire Valley Court and Sutton Court in my constituency were hoping for peace of mind…
16 Jun 2026 Violence against Women and Girls
I was moved to hear about Jo Cox’s life and the impact of her work on women globally in last week’s debate. She was a strong advocate for women’s rights and overseas development aid. Will the Secretary of State assure me that recent cuts t…
16 Jun 2026 Violence against Women and Girls
11. What steps she is taking with her international counterparts to help tackle violence against women and girls.
11 Jun 2026 Legacy of Jo Cox
I am so moved by my hon. Friend’s words about her sister. I commend her for her amazing bravery and courage in stepping into her sister’s shoes and being an amazing MP for Batley and Spen. I thank her for her words. As some hon. Members ma…
10 Jun 2026 Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Wishart. In Bradford, our new Reform-led council wants to scrap the clean air zone. I believe that would be a serious mistake that future generations of Bradfordians would pay for. Our …
3 Jun 2026 Youth Mental Health Support
I thank the Minister for describing what good looks like. Does she agree that we are very far from that in most parts of the country, and that it is now a matter of great urgency that the Government act to ensure that the good she describe…
3 Jun 2026 Youth Mental Health Support
I am sure that the Minister will have heard my hon. Friend’s remarks and will take on board the information and testimony that he has provided. Our young people deserve to be given the best chance to grow up healthy and happy. Sadly, to…
3 Jun 2026 Youth Mental Health Support
I have great respect for the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and my hon. Friend’s work to highlight the harms of social media and its addictive nature. I agree with him, and we must do all we can to protect children from these impacts an…
3 Jun 2026 Youth Mental Health Support
I thank my hon. Friend for raising such a great example of wellbeing and prevention. It is vital that, alongside the specialist services that are needed, we do more on prevention and early intervention. Before I move on to youth service…
3 Jun 2026 Youth Mental Health Support
I happily join my hon. Friend in calling on the Scottish Government to address this issue. I believe that waiting lists are too long UK-wide, and that too much rationing is happening. My constituent Joseph, a young man due to start seconda…
3 Jun 2026 Youth Mental Health Support
I would love to join my hon. Friend in thanking his local organisation, and I thank him for being such a great champion for sport in this place. I will focus specifically on three areas: the NHS and access to CAMHS—to which I hope the M…
3 Jun 2026 Youth Mental Health Support
I agree that youth hubs bringing everything together for young people are key to tackling these issues. Poor mental health harms young people’s life chances, and the long-term scarring effects are a major issue. That is why we owe it to ou…
3 Jun 2026 Youth Mental Health Support
I am very sorry to hear about the hon. Gentleman’s experience as a young person. I am very glad that he is with us, and that that support made a life-changing difference. I will come on to say more about the importance of youth services. …
3 Jun 2026 Youth Mental Health Support
I beg to move, That this House has considered youth mental health support. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Roger. There is no doubt that we have a mental health crisis among our children and young people. The stat…
2 Jun 2026 Milburn Review: Interim Report
This excellent report makes it clear that exams can lead to early disengagement from school, particularly for children who are neurodiverse. The son of my constituent Danielle repeatedly failed his GCSEs, which left him stressed and underm…
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- Mental Health Bill [HL] 9 Jun 2025 – 24 Jun 2025
Expenses
Contact & offices
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Anna Dixon, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Anna Dixon?
Anna Dixon is a Member of Parliament representing Shipley in the House of Commons. See Anna Dixon's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Anna Dixon represent?
Anna Dixon sits as Labour. See Anna Dixon's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Anna Dixon represent?
Anna Dixon is the Member of Parliament for Shipley. See Anna Dixon's official Parliament profile.
How long has Anna Dixon been an MP?
Anna Dixon has served in the House of Commons for 2 years. See Anna Dixon's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Anna Dixon?
Anna Dixon has 4 entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Anna Dixon's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.