At a glanceJohn Whitby is a Labour MP for Derbyshire Dales, and has represented the seat for 2 years. They have cast 510 votes in Commons divisions (89% attendance), tabled 97 written questions and registered 2 financial interests.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; John Whitby did not vote in 65. 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
- Environmental Audit Committee Committee since 28 Oct 2024
- Labour Party since 4 Jul 2024
- Derbyshire Dales Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
Voting record
Voting alignment
Votes most like
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Rachel Hopkins
Labour
100.0% · 501 of 501 shared votes
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Paul Davies
Labour
100.0% · 491 of 491 shared votes
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Tristan Osborne
Labour
100.0% · 489 of 489 shared votes
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Steve Yemm
Labour
100.0% · 487 of 487 shared votes
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Andrew Cooper
Labour
100.0% · 482 of 482 shared votes
Votes least like
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Sir Roger Gale
Conservative
0.7% · 2 of 303 shared votes
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Mrs Kemi Badenoch
Conservative
0.7% · 1 of 149 shared votes
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Alan Mak
Conservative
0.8% · 3 of 377 shared votes
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Alex Burghart
Conservative
0.8% · 3 of 356 shared votes
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Saqib Bhatti
Conservative
0.9% · 3 of 341 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.
Employment and earnings1
- Fostering - Derby City Council Social Services (registered 3 Mar 2025)
Miscellaneous1
- Derby City Councillor, (unpaid since 10 October 2024 and previously registered under Category 1) (registered 19 Jul 2024)
Written questions
Craniocervical Instability: Diagnosis
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his department has made into the potential use of upright MRI scans to diagnose Craniocervical Instability, particularly as it relates to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
Answer · 8 Jun 2026
Diagnostic investigations for suspected craniocervical instability in patients with Ehlers Danlos syndromes, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography, are available through existing National Health Service pathways. Access to mor...
Waste Heat Recovery: Data Centres
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his Department's policies of policy measures adopted in Germany to improve energy efficiency and waste heat utilisation in data c
Answer · 22 May 2026
To address the growing energy demands of AI, the AI Energy Council was established. The Council offers expert insights into preparing the UK’s energy system to manage AI’s energy footprint, as well as harnessing AI’s potential within a modern energy syste...
Heat Networks: Data Centres
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to encourage the integration of data centres into local heat network zoning plans.
Answer · 22 May 2026
The Department is looking at how waste heat from data centres can be used to support the development of large scale, strategic heat networks. Through heat network zoning, certain buildings and heat sources, including data centres, can be required to conne...
Asylum: Sponsorship
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the written statement of 2 March 2026 on Asylum changes, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the timeline for establishing a Named Community Sponsorship scheme.
Answer · 20 Apr 2026
In the Restoring Order and Control policy statement, published on 21 November 2025, the Government committed to transforming its approach to safe and legal routes. This included the creation of a named sponsorship scheme to enable community groups to spon...
Asylum: Sponsorship
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to her written statement of 2 March 2026 on Asylum changes, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the proposed Named Community Sponsorship scheme.
Answer · 20 Apr 2026
In the Restoring Order and Control policy statement, published on 21 November 2025, the Government committed to transforming its approach to safe and legal routes. This included the creation of a named sponsorship scheme to enable community groups to spon...
Fuel Oil: Small Businesses
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to provide targeted support to businesses that use heating oil.
Answer · 21 Apr 2026
The government recognises that many businesses across the country will see the global events and be concerned about the impact on their fuel bills. We are monitoring the situation closely and actively engaging with industry and trade associations to under...
Cerebral Palsy
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure ICBs provide an annual health check to adults with cerebral palsy.
Answer · 20 Apr 2026
The Government is committed to making sure that people with cerebral palsy receive quality care. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published guidance on cerebral palsy in adults, which is available at the following link:http...
Visitor Levy: Countryside
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assurances he can provide that National Parks and National Landscapes will be fully considered in any proposals for an overnight visitor accommodation levy.
Answer · 30 Mar 2026
The precise design and scope of the overnight visitor levy power is still under development. Decisions on whether to introduce a levy will rest with Mayors and be shaped through local consultation on its design and the impacts the levy may have, including...
Early day motions
| 13 May 2026 | Foster Care Fortnight 2026 | 26 sig. |
Speeches in the chamber
29 Jun 2026 Universal Credit: Care Leavers
This Government are rightly committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity, but care leavers still face disproportionate challenges as they move into independent adulthood. Will the Minister commit to reviewing the universal credit age…
29 Jun 2026 Universal Credit: Care Leavers
10. Whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of ensuring that all care leavers are entitled to the same standard universal credit allowance.
24 Jun 2026 Climate Change
It is fitting that we are debating carbon budget 7 on the hottest June day in our history. I am sure that there are a few contributory factors to the latest heatwave, but we all know that one of those factors is that there is simply too m…
18 Jun 2026 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Cromford Mills in Derbyshire Dales was the world’s first water-powered cotton spinning mill and the birthplace of mass production. In recent decades the Arkwright Society has transformed this UNESCO world heritage site into the much-loved …
18 Jun 2026 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
3. What steps her Department is taking to increase funding for UNESCO world heritage sites.
17 Jun 2026 Engagements
Q6. A film called the “People’s Emergency Briefing” is being shown in communities up and down the country. I recently attended a screening in Wirksworth, and there is another one next week in Bakewell. The film educates us and reminds u…
16 Jun 2026 Topical Questions
At COP29, an agreement was reached to provide $300 billion of international climate finance annually to developing countries by 2035 to help them pursue green growth pathways, access clean energy, reduce deforestation and so on. What steps…
16 Jun 2026 Topical Questions
T1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
15 Jun 2026 Carbon Capture Pipeline Projects: Cheshire
The hon. Lady asks what is in it for the residents of Cheshire. The scheme—if it goes ahead, of course—will capture 3 million tonnes of carbon every year. That is the equivalent of a quarter of all the emissions from the counties of Derbys…
15 Jun 2026 Defence Investment Plan
There has been a lot of talk for a very long time about additional money being needed for defence. What would the Minister do with more money that he cannot do now?
4 Jun 2026 Victims: Right to Review
I welcome the steps that the Government have taken to improve the conviction rates for rape and other serious sexual offences, including announcing a new independent legal advice service for rape victims, changes to stamp out rape myths in…
4 Jun 2026 Victims: Right to Review
3. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the victims’ right to review scheme pilot on victims of rape and other serious sexual offences.
2 Jun 2026 Topical Questions
Peak Cluster in the Hope valley is a cement decarbonisation project looking to prevent 3 million tonnes of CO2 from entering the atmosphere every year. Will the Minister commit to establishing a clear route to market for industrial carbon …
1 Jun 2026 Topical Questions
T9. I welcome the fact that since this Government took office, defence funding has increased by more than 7.5%. Ukraine maintaining its sovereignty against Russia is vital for European, and therefore British, security. Are the Governmen…
19 May 2026 Criminalisation of Children in Care
I refer to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. Children in care have often faced significant trauma, instability, neglect or abuse. As a result, many of them end up in the criminal justice system, and care leavers are…
19 May 2026 Criminalisation of Children in Care
11. What steps his Department is taking to help prevent the criminalisation of children while in care.
21 Apr 2026 Middle East: Economic Update
According to modelling from the National Energy System Operator, gas will still set the price of electricity 30% of the time by 2030, despite most of the energy being produced from renewables. Solar and wind are far cheaper than other form…
16 Apr 2026 Housing Needs: Young People
I would be more than happy with local authorities having the capacity to limit holiday lets and so on—that is not a bad idea at all. It should not be too much to ask that a young person can live in the community that they grew up in.
16 Apr 2026 Housing Needs: Young People
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Butler. I thank the hon. Member for Mid Dunbartonshire (Susan Murray) for securing this important debate. Young people face challenges with housing in every part of the country, and in rur…
15 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
I strongly welcome the Government’s amendments and support the live consultation on these matters. Social media has unfortunately become central to childhood, and the negatives are massively outweighing any positives. Even when social m…
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- Tobacco and Vapes Bill 6 Jan 2025 – 30 Jan 2025
Expenses
Contact & offices
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Whitby, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is John Whitby?
John Whitby is a Member of Parliament representing Derbyshire Dales in the House of Commons. See John Whitby's official Parliament profile.
Which party does John Whitby represent?
John Whitby sits as Labour. See John Whitby's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does John Whitby represent?
John Whitby is the Member of Parliament for Derbyshire Dales. See John Whitby's official Parliament profile.
How long has John Whitby been an MP?
John Whitby has served in the House of Commons for 2 years. See John Whitby's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for John Whitby?
John Whitby has 2 entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See John Whitby's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.