Adam Thompson
Labour · Erewash
FULL PROFILEAdam Thompson is the Labour MP for Erewash, first elected in 2024. As a government backbencher seeking advancement, they are likely to vote loyally.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Skills and apprenticeships · Flood management and environmental issues · Hong Kong human rights · Healthcare innovation · Veterans affairs
Positions
Skills and apprenticeships — Strong government support for apprenticeship funding and addressing skills shortages
strong
Flood management — Supports extending Flood Re scheme to businesses and addressing canal safety
strong
Hong Kong human rights — Advocates for assessment of declining rights and protection of Hong Kongers in UK
moderate
Healthcare innovation — Supports introducing coronary artery calcium scoring and e-cigarettes on prescription
moderate
Veterans affairs — Advocates for recognition of WWII veterans and war survivors
moderate
LGBT+ rights — Supports ending discrimination against LGBT+ people
weak
Food waste — Supports initiatives to tackle food surplus and waste
weak
Online safety — Engaged with Online Safety Act implementation
weak
Notable Rebellions
2025-01-24 — Moved motion for House to sit in private - unusual procedural rebellion for a loyal government backbencher
Reasoning Style
Evidence-based and constituency-focused, drawing on scientific background to ask detailed technical questions while consistently highlighting local Erewash issues and impacts in parliamentary contributions.
Background
Adam Thompson worked as a research scientist at the University of Nottingham before entering parliament, bringing scientific expertise to his political career.