At a glancePaul Davies is a Labour MP for Colne Valley, and has represented the seat for 2 years. They have cast 542 votes in Commons divisions (94% attendance) and tabled 335 written questions.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Paul Davies did not vote in 33. 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
- Finance Committee (Commons) Committee since 31 Mar 2025
- Petitions Committee Committee since 6 Jan 2025
- Colne Valley 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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Rachel Hopkins
Labour
100.0% · 532 of 532 shared votes
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Steve Yemm
Labour
100.0% · 519 of 519 shared votes
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Tristan Osborne
Labour
100.0% · 517 of 517 shared votes
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Adam Thompson
Labour
100.0% · 514 of 514 shared votes
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Sir Mark Tami
Labour
100.0% · 510 of 510 shared votes
Votes least like
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Sir Roger Gale
Conservative
0.6% · 2 of 328 shared votes
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Mr Mark Francois
Conservative
0.6% · 2 of 313 shared votes
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Mrs Kemi Badenoch
Conservative
0.6% · 1 of 163 shared votes
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Alex Burghart
Conservative
0.8% · 3 of 382 shared votes
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Andrew Griffith
Conservative
0.9% · 3 of 344 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.
Written questions
Hospices
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support the hospice sector.
Answer · 14 Jul 2026
Hospices play a vital role in palliative care. We have provided £125 million capital funding to the sector and are providing around £80 million revenue funding to children and young people’s hospices over three years. This Autumn we will publish a Modern...
Food: Nutrition
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to use the Healthy Food Standard to help ensure that supermarkets provide a range of affordable, healthy products in smaller convenience stores.
Answer · 15 Jul 2026
Healthier food targets and reporting is intended to improve the healthiness of food sales. We will consult soon on the design of the measures, a key aspect of which is to allow businesses flexibility to improve the healthiness of their sales in ways that ...
Pathology: Consultants
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he plans to take to improve the level of consultant staffing in pathology departments to meed the target of 98% of histopathology tests to be reported within 10 days by March 2029, as sp
Answer · 6 Jul 2026
The Department is taking action to ensure sufficient provision of the histopathology workforce. As of April 2026, there were over 1,400 full-time equivalent consultants working in histopathology in National Health Service trusts and other core organisatio...
Carer's Allowance
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what progress his Department has made on improving support for carers via the carer allowance system.
Answer · 1 Jul 2026
We have accepted or partially accepted 38 of the 40 recommendations in Liz Sayce’s independent review of Carer’s Allowance overpayments. We are working on plans to improve and modernise Carer’s Allowance (CA), making it easier for unpaid carers to combine...
Community Energy
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential contribution of community-owned renewable energy to energy security.
Answer · 2 Jun 2026
Community owned renewable energy will strengthen our energy security by increasing local clean power, reducing exposure to fossil fuel markets and improving the resilience of our energy system.Government is driving a major expansion of community-owned ene...
Palliative Care
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, for an update on the progress of the Palliative and End of Life Care Modern Service Framework.
Answer · 1 Jun 2026
The Government is developing a Modern Service Framework (MSF) for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care in England. The MSF is a clinically-led, evidence-based framework to support sustained improvements in outcomes for patients and carers, including by re...
Robotics
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to help UK robotics and autonomous systems manufacturers to scale up their operations.
Answer · 22 May 2026
Government measures to support British technology companies, including robotics firms, to scale up in the UK comprises crowding-in private sector investment via the British Business Bank and National Wealth Fund, both with expanded capitalisations and a m...
Clinical Trials: Genomics
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of setting up a database of genomic-enabled trials.
Answer · 22 May 2026
No specific assessment has been made. As set out in our Life Sciences Sector Plan, the Government will design and create a single searchable database of United Kingdom clinical trials by June 2026.As we implement the UK clinical trials database, we will c...
Speeches in the chamber
13 Jul 2026 Topical Questions
T4. Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership is a strong example of non-judgmental, trauma-informed support for victims of domestic abuse. For many women, it is the first point of contact; however, for others, the emergency services are the f…
9 Jul 2026 Business of the House
Later this month, Holmfirth Pride will take place in my constituency. I welcome the strong support shown by the many local businesses that are sponsoring events, such as a pink picnic in the park. Events such as those help foster respect a…
2 Jul 2026 Topical Questions
T5. Kirklees college provides the training and qualifications needed to kick-start a wide range of careers for many young people in my constituency. However, all too often many from deprived backgrounds struggle to access such education…
15 Jun 2026 Brain Cancer
The simple answer is yes, I totally agree. The hon. Lady has summed it up perfectly. In 2023-24, charities provided 74% of all investment, which of course left just 26% coming from Government. There is a clear link between funding and s…
15 Jun 2026 Brain Cancer
Yes, I do. At the front end, we need to improve diagnosis. I have personal knowledge of that through my youngest daughter. Unfortunately, it took some time for one of her friends to be diagnosed with this awful disease, and he is now at a …
15 Jun 2026 Brain Cancer
The hon. Gentleman is absolutely correct. This work cannot be done by just one centre, either in this country or elsewhere in Europe or the world. It certainly makes sense to connect expertise more, both within our nation and with our part…
15 Jun 2026 Brain Cancer
Absolutely. I use the word again: it is fundamental. Without it, there is no real way forward. We will continue to repeat the same treatments that we have seen for many years. Those treatments are not fully effective, as we know, so we nee…
15 Jun 2026 Brain Cancer
I was not aware of that, but clearly it is unacceptable and makes no sense whatever. We really need to use our experience right across this nation. I absolutely agree with the hon. Gentleman. It is a fact that in the UK brain tumours re…
15 Jun 2026 Brain Cancer
Absolutely. That is a key element of the work that needs to be done to help patients with this issue. I will refer to that later, but it is fundamental. We know that, without that research, nothing will improve and we will continue to see …
15 Jun 2026 Brain Cancer
I absolutely agree. I have spoken to Peter, and it was remarkable what they did then. The inquiry—there have not been many petition inquiries—was a result of the work they did, and it has certainly made sure that the subject has not gone a…
15 Jun 2026 Brain Cancer
I beg to move, That this House has considered e-petition 738881 relating to brain cancer research and treatment. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Barker. I thank Sarah Bainbridge and the rest of Brain Cancer Jus…
4 Jun 2026 Business of the House
Last week, I met Chris Hudson, who has just completed three marathons to raise money for Forget Me Not, a children’s hospice that serves my constituents. It provides high-quality care for children with life-shortening conditions and vital …
1 Jun 2026 Topical Questions
T8. Across the country young people build confidence and independence and learn the value of community engagement through participation in cadet groups. Thongsbridge Army cadets in my constituency demonstrate why cadets are such an impo…
21 May 2026 Women’s Health and Wellbeing: Online Censorship
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. I strongly back this Government’s commitment to tackling online gender-based harms. I am pleased by the progress that has been made, which includes making intimate image abuse…
14 May 2026 Business of the House
Recently, I was contacted by a leading manufacturer based in my constituency, Trojan Plastics, which highlighted the findings of the Made in Group’s industrial strategy survey report 2026. It found that one in four manufacturers described …
13 Apr 2026 Statutory Menstrual Leave
Again, I thank Michelle. She has been referred to a number of times; without her, the debate would not be happening. I thank her for driving the petition; it has facilitated an excellent debate. It has certainly been humbling to listen to …
13 Apr 2026 Statutory Menstrual Leave
I beg to move, That this House has considered e-petition 732342 relating to statutory menstrual leave. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. Please let me thank Michelle, who is sitting in the Public Gallery …
19 Mar 2026 Topical Questions
T6. The recent real-life drama “Dirty Business” highlighted the scale of the issues within the water industry. In my constituency, Yorkshire Water has had serious issues with sewage outflows and poor standards of infrastructure. I wel…
18 Mar 2026 Engagements
Q9. NHS waiting list numbers are down by 374,000 thanks to this Government. Reform UK would take us back to the day when decent healthcare was only for people who could afford it. Innovation needs to be at the heart of our health servic…
10 Mar 2026 Topical Questions
T6. In my constituency, Co-operative Care Colne Valley is testament to the value and importance of co-operatives. It delivers ethical, not-for-profit home care services for the disabled and elderly. The group’s community ownership and lo…
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill 13 May 2025 – 14 May 2025
Expenses
Contact & offices
01484 598600
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Constituency office
Constituency office
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paul Davies, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Paul Davies?
Paul Davies is a Member of Parliament representing Colne Valley in the House of Commons. See Paul Davies's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Paul Davies represent?
Paul Davies sits as Labour. See Paul Davies's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Paul Davies represent?
Paul Davies is the Member of Parliament for Colne Valley. See Paul Davies's official Parliament profile.
How long has Paul Davies been an MP?
Paul Davies has served in the House of Commons for 2 years. See Paul Davies's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Paul Davies?
Paul Davies has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Paul Davies's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.