At a glanceHarpreet Uppal is a Labour MP for Huddersfield, and has represented the seat for 2 years. They have cast 521 votes in Commons divisions (91% attendance), tabled 87 written questions and registered 2 financial interests.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Harpreet Uppal did not vote in 54. 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
- Labour Party since 4 Jul 2024
- Huddersfield Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
Voting record
Voting alignment
Votes most like
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Rachel Hopkins
Labour
100.0% · 508 of 508 shared votes
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Paul Davies
Labour
100.0% · 504 of 504 shared votes
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Steve Yemm
Labour
100.0% · 498 of 498 shared votes
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Josh Dean
Labour
100.0% · 494 of 494 shared votes
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Tristan Osborne
Labour
100.0% · 492 of 492 shared votes
Votes least like
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Alan Mak
Conservative
0.5% · 2 of 377 shared votes
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Sir Geoffrey Cox
Conservative
0.5% · 1 of 220 shared votes
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Alex Burghart
Conservative
0.6% · 2 of 360 shared votes
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Andrew Griffith
Conservative
0.6% · 2 of 329 shared votes
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Sir Roger Gale
Conservative
0.6% · 2 of 319 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.
Donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP2
- Kirith Entwistle MP - £2,063.39 (registered 19 May 2026)
- John Perry - £1,766.29 (registered 31 Jul 2025)
Written questions
Health: Research
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of regional allocation of health research funding; and what steps he is taking to address differences in funding per head.
Answer · 15 Jul 2026
The Department funds health and care research via its research operational arm, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), across England. The Department is committed to ensuring that research is inclusive and representative of the popula...
Health: Research
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to introduce guidance for public health research funders to ensure a geographical distribution of funding.
Answer · 15 Jul 2026
The Department funds health and care research via its research operational arm, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), across England. The Department is committed to ensuring that research is inclusive and representative of the popula...
Pupils: Sikhs
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department identifies educational attainment outcomes for Sikhs as a distinct group.
Answer · 23 Jun 2026
The department does not identify educational attainment outcomes for Sikhs as a distinct group in its measurements of outcomes across key stages. This is because the department does not collect data and report on religion as a pupil characteristic in the ...
Government Departments: Ethnic Groups
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, how many Government departments have made representations on the absence of Sikh ethnicity data in policy development and service delivery.
Answer · 24 Jun 2026
This Government recognises the valuable contribution that Sikh communities make to this country and is committed to bringing down barriers to opportunity for all.The Government Statistical Service (GSS) ethnicity harmonised standard helps to make statisti...
Sikhs: Disadvantaged
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what evidence her Department uses to assess socioeconomic inequalities impacting Sikhs where Sikh-specific ethnicity data is unavailable.
Answer · 18 Jun 2026
The Treasury carefully considers the impact of its decisions on those sharing protected characteristics, including religion, in line with both its legal obligations and its commitment to fairness. The department uses the best available evidence to assess ...
Sikhs: Databases
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the visibility of Sikhs across Government data collection systems.
Answer · 24 Jun 2026
This Government recognises the valuable contribution that Sikh communities make to this country and is committed to bringing down barriers to opportunity for all.The Government Statistical Service (GSS) ethnicity harmonised standard helps to make statisti...
Earned Income and Employment: Sikhs
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department identifies employment, earnings and occupational outcomes for Sikhs as a distinct group.
Answer · 25 Jun 2026
The Department has not identified employment, earnings or occupational outcomes for Sikhs as a distinct group. A range of information on Universal Credit claimants, including claimant characteristics, is published as part of the Department’s official stat...
Extracurricular Activities: Huddersfield
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to increase access to enrichment activities in Huddersfield.
Answer · 17 Jun 2026
The department is committed to ensuring all young people across England can access a wide range of enrichment opportunities at school and college, as part of our mission to break down barriers to opportunity.In the ‘Every Child Achieving and Thriving’ Whi...
Speeches in the chamber
13 Jul 2026 High Streets Organised Crime Unit
20. What assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of the high streets organised crime unit.
9 Jul 2026 Israeli Settlements: Trade Ban
I do agree. The statistics that I referred to must remain in our minds as we focus on illegal settlements, which are rapidly eroding the prospects for peaceful co-existence and a viable independent Palestinian state. Finally, I say to t…
9 Jul 2026 Israeli Settlements: Trade Ban
I agree. We must hold Israel to account for its actions, and we must end all trade with the illegal settlements. Those settlements do not build themselves; they require money and trade, and they are backed by the Israeli Government. That i…
9 Jul 2026 Israeli Settlements: Trade Ban
I agree, and I will come on to that point in a moment. Recourse to the law has been cut off almost entirely for Palestinians, particularly since another settler extremist, Ben-Gvir, was made National Security Minister. The violence is h…
9 Jul 2026 Israeli Settlements: Trade Ban
I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Sheffield Central (Abtisam Mohamed) for her powerful speech, and it is an absolute honour to follow the Father of the House. On the west bank, settlement expansion continues in violation of UN Secur…
8 Jul 2026 National Youth Strategy
I thank everyone who took part in the debate—I also join the hon. Member for Twickenham (Munira Wilson) in saying that I am not a camper either. I thank the Minister and her team for everything that they do, and all youth workers as well. …
8 Jul 2026 National Youth Strategy
That sounds like an excellent programme and I absolutely commend it. Youth workers are central to delivering the national youth strategy, but the workforce are under acute pressure: more than 4,500 qualified youth workers have left the …
8 Jul 2026 National Youth Strategy
My hon. Friend is quite right. That is why it is so important that we fund and support these organisations sustainably. As I was saying, enrichment activities help to raise confidence, skills and aspirations, while making future opportu…
8 Jul 2026 National Youth Strategy
My hon. Friend is quite right, and I will come to that point later. Young people who have lost access to youth clubs have been shown to be 14% more likely to engage in criminal activity in the six years following closures. A recent proj…
8 Jul 2026 National Youth Strategy
I beg to move, That this House has considered the National Youth Strategy and youth enrichment. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms McVey. I am grateful for the opportunity to highlight the importance of the national y…
25 Jun 2026 Public Procurement: SMEs
This week I welcomed Antich & Sons to Parliament. It is a family-owned textiles company that, for the past decade, has been innovating by using traditional local skills and methods to develop 3D weaving techniques and provide cutting-e…
25 Jun 2026 Public Procurement: SMEs
7. What steps he is taking to help support small and medium-sized businesses through reforms to public procurement.
17 Jun 2026 Steel Tariffs
Local manufacturers in Huddersfield have raised real concerns with me, particularly about the unintended consequences of this policy, the lack of a level playing field for raw materials and finished imports, and uncertainty around supply. …
17 Jun 2026 Rail Network
It is brilliant to see you wearing your Yorkshire rose, Mr Speaker. The UK Labour Government are investing in our railways to boost economic growth right across the country. In my constituency, we are seeing continued investment through…
17 Jun 2026 Rail Network
7. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve the rail network in Wales.
17 Jun 2026 High Street Shops: Illicit Activity
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Dowd. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Halesowen (Alex Ballinger) on securing this important debate. As other Members have noted, town centres are incredibly important to re…
9 Jun 2026 Middle East
I welcome the sanctions and guidance that the Secretary of State has set out. Given the scale and pace of settlements, can we ensure that the sanctions are regularly reviewed? I agree with colleagues that a ban on settlement trade should b…
3 Jun 2026 Engagements
I associate myself with the Prime Minister’s comments on Henry Nowak and the calls for calm over division. The rugby league family lost a giant last week. John Kear, the former England, Wales and challenge cup-winning coach died suddenl…
2 Jun 2026 Murder of Henry Nowak
Henry Nowak’s murder was a senseless, evil act, a criminal act, which Vickrum Digwa bears responsibility for. It is horrific that he made false claims to evade that responsibility. The actions of a perpetrator do not represent the whole co…
21 Apr 2026 Middle East: Economic Update
It is important that we look at long-term measures such as decoupling gas and electricity prices, because we know that previous temporary measures have not stopped our exposure to these shocks, leading to further insecurity for residents a…
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 15 Sep 2025 – 28 Oct 2025
- Renters’ Rights Bill 16 Oct 2024 – 5 Nov 2024
Expenses
Contact & offices
020 7219 6164
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Constituency office
The Media Centre, Northumberland Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1RL
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harpreet Uppal, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Harpreet Uppal?
Harpreet Uppal is a Member of Parliament representing Huddersfield in the House of Commons. See Harpreet Uppal's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Harpreet Uppal represent?
Harpreet Uppal sits as Labour. See Harpreet Uppal's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Harpreet Uppal represent?
Harpreet Uppal is the Member of Parliament for Huddersfield. See Harpreet Uppal's official Parliament profile.
How long has Harpreet Uppal been an MP?
Harpreet Uppal has served in the House of Commons for 2 years. See Harpreet Uppal's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Harpreet Uppal?
Harpreet Uppal has 2 entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Harpreet Uppal's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.